Phish Brian Tochman “They are the best live band in America,” said Senior Eli Wilson. He is referring to the band Phish. It all started in 1983 when the lead singer Trey Anasatsio hears John Fishman playing his drumkit from outside his dorm-room door. He also walks by a room and hears Jeff Wegman on his guitar. The three of them get together and post a sign: bass player needed. Mike Gordon answers the sign; they …showed first 75 words of 362 total…

…showed last 75 words of 362 total…Hendrix's "Fire" 9 Syd Barrett's "Love Me" 10 The Rolling Stones' "Loving Cup". As you can see, that is a wide variety of music and that does not include songs like Will Smith’s “Getting Jiggy Wit It”, and even Hanson’s “Mmm Bop”. Phish is known for its cult like followings and worshipping followers. According to Kris sherry, “Phish is a lot like the Greatful Dead but hipper.” ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** a biography of the band Phish