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.

When did Phish start playing?

The new group performed their first concert at Harris Millis Cafeteria at the University of Vermont on December 2, 1983, where they played a set of classic rock covers, including two songs by the Grateful Dead.

What was the first Phish song?

Their first gig billed as Phish was 10/23/84, in the basement of Slade Hall (another buildings on the Redstone Campus of UVM), featuring a handful of Who songs and an encore rendition of Proud Mary.