Description Phish were one of the most successful touring outfits of all time, with a fan base rivaling that of the Grateful Dead. Their full story has never been told—until now. In 1995, Parke Puterbaugh was sent by Rolling Stone to write a feature on the band. Spending time with them in their hometown and rehearsal studio, as well as attending some of their most memorable concerts, he became a trusted insider and unofficial in-house writer, producing press releases, interviews, and articles for the band until their break up in 2004. Phish is the product of over a decade of interviews with all the band members, tracing their evolution from prep school to enormous success in the mid-90s and beyond. Puterbaugh provides unique insight into their music and complicated interpersonal dynamics; examines their controversial later years; and reveals the role drugs played in their break up. The result is an intimate portrait of one of the most successful live acts in history.
Parke Puterbaugh is the author, co-author, or editor of nine books, including two books on the music and culture of the 1960s. A former editor and longtime contributor to Rolling Stone magazine, he lives in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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