Phish is an American rock band that formed in Burlington, Vermont, in 1983. The band is known for musical improvisation, extended jams, blending of genres, and a dedicated fan base. The band consists of guitarist Trey Anastasio, bassist Mike Gordon, drummer Jon Fishman, and keyboardist Page McConnell, all of whom perform vocals, with Anastasio being the primary lead vocalist. The band was formed by Anastasio, Gordon, Fishman and guitarist Jeff Holdsworth, who were joined by McConnell in 1985. Holdsworth departed the band in 1986, and the lineup has remained stable since. Phish began to perform outside of New England in the late 1980s and experienced a rise in popularity in the mid 1990s. In October 2000, the band began a two-year hiatus that ended in December 2002, but they disbanded again in August 2004. Phish reunited officially in October 2008 for subsequent reunion shows in March 2009 and since then have resumed performing regularly.
| Origin | Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock, progressive rock, funk, psychedelic rock, jam band |
| Years active | 1983–2004, 2008–present (hiatus: 2000–2002) |
| Labels | Elektra, Rhino/WMG, JEMP, MapleMusic |
| Associated acts | The Dude of Life, Amfibian, 70 Volt Parade, Surrender to the Air, Béla Fleck |
| Members | Trey Anastasio, Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon, Page McConnell |
| Past members | Jeff Holdsworth |
About Phish
Perhaps the world's most famous jam band, their 6th album Billy Breathes hit number 7 on the US charts. They band went on hiatus from 2000 to 2002 and 2004 and 2009.
Achievement of Phish
They received the Jammys Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008.
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