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08/16/2009 -
Phish
About Phish
Phish is an American rock band noted for its musical
improvisation, extended jams, exploration of music
across genres, and dedicated fan base Formed at the
University of Vermont in 1983, the band's four members
performed together for over 20 years until an official
breakup in August 2004. The band reunited in 2009 for
three shows at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia
as well as a full summer tour.
Their music blends elements of a wide variety of genres,
including rock, jazz, progressive rock, psychedelic
rock, funk, bluegrass, reggae, country, blues, and
classical. Each of their concerts is original in terms
of the songs performed, the order in which they appear,
and the way in which they are performed.
Although the band has received little radio play or
mainstream exposure, it has developed a large and
dedicated following by word of mouth, the exchange of
live recordings and selling over 8 million albums and
DVDs in the United States. Rolling Stone stated that the
band helped to "...spawn a new wave of bands oriented
around group improvisation and super extended grooves,"
calling them "the most important band of the Nineties."
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