Phish
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Phish was one of the successful band groups in the 80's. Their album, Junta became one of their hit albums. In 2004, they decided to disband the group.
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[edit] Members
[edit] About
In 1983, Phish was formed by Trey Anastacio which became the guitarist and the vocalist of the group, John Fishmas is the drummer and Jeff Holdsworth also the guitarist. All of them attended school in the University of Vermont. They recruit Mike Gordon to be their bassist. After they were already complete, they started assembling a demo tape.
In 1984, the Phish started performing at their campus. Sooner, they began performing a Campus Concerts including Goddard College's Springfest in the year 1985. In that year, Page McConnnell was added to the group to became their keyboardist. After a few months, Jeff left the group.
In 1988, Phish released their album Junta. In 1989, they held their concert tour outside of New England. The group had many follow up albums.
In 2000, after releasing successful hit albums, they announced their temporary break up because each of the members wants to try a different direction with mostly successful results.
Before the end on 2002, the group came back with an announcement that they would begin to play live again.
In 2004, they officially call it quits. However, up to now, they are still releasing their live concert albums.
[edit] Awards & Certifications
[edit] Chart Toppers
[edit] News
[edit] Tours & Concerts
Phish reunited after a second hiatus from 2004-2009 on March 6th in Virginia. After playing three shows at Hampton Coliseum, Phish announced a spring tour that has since finished. Phish's first extended tour after their "breakup" spanned all along the East Coast and into the Midwest, commencing at Boston's Fenway Park and ending during a two-night run in Wisconsin's Alpine Valley Music Theatre. During the tour, Phish performed for three nights at New York's Jones Beach and headlined two nights at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee.
[edit] Announcements
There are no announcements as of this time
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
 1989-05-08< Elektra |
 September 21, 1990 Absolute A Go Go |
 1992-02-18 Elektra |
 1993-02-02 Elektra |
 1994-03-29 Elektra |
 1996-10-15 Elektra |
 1998-08-01 BMI |
 1998-10-27 Elektra |
 1999-06-03 Elektra |
 2000-05-16 Elektra |
 December 10, 2002 Elektra |
 2004-06-15 Elektra |
[edit] Singles
| Date | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Down With Disease | Elektra |
| 1998 | White Tape | Elektra |
[edit] Compilations & Live Releases
 June 27, 1995 Elektra |
 1997-10-28 Elektra |
 November 23, 1999 Elektra |
 December 20, 2005 Jemp Records |
 July 11, 2006 Jemp Records |
 October 31, 2006 Jemp Records |
[edit] Live Series
| Date Recorded | Date Released | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 14, 1995 | September 18, 2001 | Live Phish: Volume 1 | Broome County Arena, Binghamton, New York |
| July 16, 1994 | September 18, 2001 | Live Phish: Volume 2 | Sugarbush Summerstage, North Fayston, Vermont |
| September 14, 2000 | September 18, 2001 | Live Phish: Volume 3 | Darien Lake Performing Arts Center, Darien Center, New York |
| June 14, 2000 | September 18, 2001 | Live Phish: Volume 4 | Drum Logos, Fukuoka, Japan |
| July 8, 2000 | September 18, 2001 | Live Phish: Volume 5 | Alpine Valley Music Theater, East Troy, Wisconsin, USA |
| November 27, 1998 | October 30, 2001 | Live Phish: Volume 6 | The Centrum, Worcester, Massachusetts |
| August 14, 1993 | April 16, 2002 | Live Phish: Volume 7 | World Music Theatre, Tinley Park, Illinois |
| July 10, 1999 | April 16, 2002 | Live Phish: Volume 8 | E Centre, Camden, New Jersey |
| August 26, 1989 | April 16, 2002 | Live Phish: Volume 9 | Townshend Family Park, Townshend, Vermont |
| June 2, 1994 | April 16, 2002 | Live Phish: Volume 10 | Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, Ohio |
| November 17, 1997 | April 16, 2002 | Live Phish: Volume 11 | McNichols Sports Arena, Denver, Colorado |
| August 13, 1996 | April 16, 2002 | Live Phish: Volume 12 | Deer Creek Music Center, Noblesville, Indiana |
| October 31, 1994 | October 29, 2002 | Live Phish: Volume 13 | Glens Falls Civic Center, Glens Falls, New York |
| October 31, 1995 | October 29, 2002 | Live Phish: Volume 14 | Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, Illinois |
| October 31, 1996 | October 29, 2002 | Live Phish: Volume 15 | The Omni, Atlanta, Georgia |
| October 31, 1998 | October 29, 2002 | Live Phish: Volume 16 | Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| July 15, 1998 | May 20, 2003 | Live Phish: Volume 17 | Portland Meadows, Portland, Oregon |
| May 7, 1994 | May 20, 2003 | Live Phish: Volume 18 | The Bomb Factory, Dallas, Texas |
| July 12, 1991 | May 20, 2003 | Live Phish: Volume 19 | Colonial Theatre, Keene, New Hampshire |
| December 29, 1994 | May 20, 2003 | Live Phish: Volume 20 | Providence Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island |
