Author: Andy P. Smith
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1641250194
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
Few music groups have been able to sustain a fan base as passionate and dedicated as that of Phish, and this entertaining guide rewards those fans with everything they need to know about the band in a one-of-a-kind format. Packed with history, trivia, lists, little-known facts, and must-do adventures that every Phish fan should undertake, it ranks each item from one to 100, providing an indispensable, engaging road map for devotees old and new.
100 Things Phish Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Author: Andy P. Smith
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1641250194
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
Few music groups have been able to sustain a fan base as passionate and dedicated as that of Phish, and this entertaining guide rewards those fans with everything they need to know about the band in a one-of-a-kind format. Packed with history, trivia, lists, little-known facts, and must-do adventures that every Phish fan should undertake, it ranks each item from one to 100, providing an indispensable, engaging road map for devotees old and new.
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1641250194
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
Few music groups have been able to sustain a fan base as passionate and dedicated as that of Phish, and this entertaining guide rewards those fans with everything they need to know about the band in a one-of-a-kind format. Packed with history, trivia, lists, little-known facts, and must-do adventures that every Phish fan should undertake, it ranks each item from one to 100, providing an indispensable, engaging road map for devotees old and new.
100 Things Star Wars Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Author: Dan Casey
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1633193454
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
Perfect for Star Wars fans who think they already know everythingOn May 25, 1977, the world of science fiction, film, and pop culture was changed forever with the release of Star Wars. The beginning of this epic space opera franchise would inspire an expanded universe of creativity, including books, comic books, theme parks, and much more. With extensive back stories, lore, and author Dan Casey's encyclopedic knowledge on the subject, this lively, detailed book explores the characters, storylines, and facts every true Star Wars fan should know. This guide covers the history of how a multibillion-dollar and beloved institution was born and went on to flourish. Dan Casey has collected every essential piece of Star Wars knowledge and trivia, including what infamous, cult classic TV movie introduced beloved bounty hunter Boba Fett, what Star Wars novel was released in 1976 before the first movie premiered, and what animal species is named after Han Solo. Whether you're a fan of the original film trilogy, an avid reader of the books, or can't wait to see what J. J. Abrams does with the next generation of movies, 100 Things Star Wars Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the perfect resource for all Star Wars fans looking to increase their knowledge of the storied franchise and look back on the most memorable moments of a galaxy "far, far away."
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1633193454
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 403
Book Description
Perfect for Star Wars fans who think they already know everythingOn May 25, 1977, the world of science fiction, film, and pop culture was changed forever with the release of Star Wars. The beginning of this epic space opera franchise would inspire an expanded universe of creativity, including books, comic books, theme parks, and much more. With extensive back stories, lore, and author Dan Casey's encyclopedic knowledge on the subject, this lively, detailed book explores the characters, storylines, and facts every true Star Wars fan should know. This guide covers the history of how a multibillion-dollar and beloved institution was born and went on to flourish. Dan Casey has collected every essential piece of Star Wars knowledge and trivia, including what infamous, cult classic TV movie introduced beloved bounty hunter Boba Fett, what Star Wars novel was released in 1976 before the first movie premiered, and what animal species is named after Han Solo. Whether you're a fan of the original film trilogy, an avid reader of the books, or can't wait to see what J. J. Abrams does with the next generation of movies, 100 Things Star Wars Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the perfect resource for all Star Wars fans looking to increase their knowledge of the storied franchise and look back on the most memorable moments of a galaxy "far, far away."
Run Like an Antelope
Author: Sean Gibbon
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1466852240
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
One journalist's wild summer on the road with the world's most popular cult rock band, Phish. Despite their enormous success and their status as America's biggest cult rock and roll band, Phish remains an enigma. Each of their albums has sold more than 500,000 copies, and their concerts sell out instantly, but the band makes a virtue of ignoring the mainstream, and the fans rather prefer it that way. In Run Like an Antelope: On the Road with Phish, Sean Gibbon deftly and hilariously chronicles this unique musical subculture. Inspired by the offbeat road stories of Hunter S. Thompson and Bill Bryson, among others, Gibbon resolved to follow Phish and their kite's tail of hundreds of thousands of followers on their 1999 summer tour. What he discovered is a new kind of American tribe: a mixture of aging, resigned Deadheads, wealthy college kids, and dedicated Phishheads, all bound together by their belief in the band, passion for the music, and energetic spirit, which transform Phish into an experience. His ensuing adventures among the Phish fans constitute a memorable, insightful, uproarious odyssey into this new frontier of American pop tribalism. Whether he's being kidnapped by a group of ebullient Georgia Tech coeds, or being serenaded by devoted fans on the institution of Phish, Gibbon navigates the wild, fascinating Phish experience with verve and a keen eye, brilliantly communicating both the enormous energy of the band's music and the distinct character of their fans.
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1466852240
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
One journalist's wild summer on the road with the world's most popular cult rock band, Phish. Despite their enormous success and their status as America's biggest cult rock and roll band, Phish remains an enigma. Each of their albums has sold more than 500,000 copies, and their concerts sell out instantly, but the band makes a virtue of ignoring the mainstream, and the fans rather prefer it that way. In Run Like an Antelope: On the Road with Phish, Sean Gibbon deftly and hilariously chronicles this unique musical subculture. Inspired by the offbeat road stories of Hunter S. Thompson and Bill Bryson, among others, Gibbon resolved to follow Phish and their kite's tail of hundreds of thousands of followers on their 1999 summer tour. What he discovered is a new kind of American tribe: a mixture of aging, resigned Deadheads, wealthy college kids, and dedicated Phishheads, all bound together by their belief in the band, passion for the music, and energetic spirit, which transform Phish into an experience. His ensuing adventures among the Phish fans constitute a memorable, insightful, uproarious odyssey into this new frontier of American pop tribalism. Whether he's being kidnapped by a group of ebullient Georgia Tech coeds, or being serenaded by devoted fans on the institution of Phish, Gibbon navigates the wild, fascinating Phish experience with verve and a keen eye, brilliantly communicating both the enormous energy of the band's music and the distinct character of their fans.
100 Things The Simpsons Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Author: Allie Goertz
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1641251093
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Most fans of The Simpsons have watched Homer don his blue pants on TV, on the big screen, and in 3D. But only real fans recall the Eastern European equivalent of The Itchy & Scratchy Show, know the name of Apu's submission to the Springfield Film Festival, and have road tripped to the World's Fair in Knoxville. 100 Things The Simpsons Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans, whether you read at a Ralph Wiggum or Lisa Simpson level. Allie Goertz and Julia Prescott have collected every essential piece of Simpsons knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and rank them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1641251093
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 275
Book Description
Most fans of The Simpsons have watched Homer don his blue pants on TV, on the big screen, and in 3D. But only real fans recall the Eastern European equivalent of The Itchy & Scratchy Show, know the name of Apu's submission to the Springfield Film Festival, and have road tripped to the World's Fair in Knoxville. 100 Things The Simpsons Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans, whether you read at a Ralph Wiggum or Lisa Simpson level. Allie Goertz and Julia Prescott have collected every essential piece of Simpsons knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and rank them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.
Phish
Author: Parke Puterbaugh
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 0306819201
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Puterbaugh delivers an all-access pass to the life and times of one of rock and roll's most popular, inventive, and enduring bands, with 16 pages of rare photos.
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 0306819201
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Puterbaugh delivers an all-access pass to the life and times of one of rock and roll's most popular, inventive, and enduring bands, with 16 pages of rare photos.
You Don't Know Me but You Don't Like Me
Author: Nathan Rabin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451626908
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
One of Rolling Stone’s 20 Best Music Books of 2013 and one of Slate’s Staff Picks for Best Books of 2013 The ebook edition now includes Nathan Rabin’s "Extended Jam Session"—a two-part bonus chapter about what writing this book did to (and for) his life. The first part chronicles the author’s melancholy yet hilarious excursion on the maiden voyage of the Kid Rock Chillin’ the Most cruise, and the second part depicts the life lessons gleaned from getting sued by American Express over the charges the author racked up writing the book. The chapter sheds new light on a singular and unique exploration of personal and musical obsession and further highlights the book’s theme of transcendence through utter, abject failure. When memoirist and former head writer for The A.V. Club Nathan Rabin first set out to write about obsessed music fans, he had no idea the journey would take him to the deepest recesses of both the pop culture universe and his own mind. For two very curious years, Rabin, who Mindy Kaling called "smart and funny" in The New Yorker, hit the road with two of music’s most well-established fanbases: Phish’s hippie fans and Insane Clown Posse’s notorious "Juggalos." Musically or style-wise, these two groups could not be more different from each other, and Rabin, admittedly, was a cynic about both bands. But once he gets deep below the surface, past the caricatures and into the essence of their collective cultures, he discovers that both groups have tapped into the human need for community. Rabin also grapples with his own mental well-being—he discovers that he is bipolar—and his journey is both a prism for cultural analysis and a deeply personal exploration, equal parts humor and heart.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451626908
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
One of Rolling Stone’s 20 Best Music Books of 2013 and one of Slate’s Staff Picks for Best Books of 2013 The ebook edition now includes Nathan Rabin’s "Extended Jam Session"—a two-part bonus chapter about what writing this book did to (and for) his life. The first part chronicles the author’s melancholy yet hilarious excursion on the maiden voyage of the Kid Rock Chillin’ the Most cruise, and the second part depicts the life lessons gleaned from getting sued by American Express over the charges the author racked up writing the book. The chapter sheds new light on a singular and unique exploration of personal and musical obsession and further highlights the book’s theme of transcendence through utter, abject failure. When memoirist and former head writer for The A.V. Club Nathan Rabin first set out to write about obsessed music fans, he had no idea the journey would take him to the deepest recesses of both the pop culture universe and his own mind. For two very curious years, Rabin, who Mindy Kaling called "smart and funny" in The New Yorker, hit the road with two of music’s most well-established fanbases: Phish’s hippie fans and Insane Clown Posse’s notorious "Juggalos." Musically or style-wise, these two groups could not be more different from each other, and Rabin, admittedly, was a cynic about both bands. But once he gets deep below the surface, past the caricatures and into the essence of their collective cultures, he discovers that both groups have tapped into the human need for community. Rabin also grapples with his own mental well-being—he discovers that he is bipolar—and his journey is both a prism for cultural analysis and a deeply personal exploration, equal parts humor and heart.
100 Things WWE Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Author: Bryan Alvarez
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1641252200
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
Most WWE fans tune in each year to watch WrestleMania, remember the Monday Night Wars of the 1990s, and have heard the story behind the Montreal Screwjob. But only real fans recall the name of Steve Austin's original character, can tell you how the Intercontinental championship was created, or know the best places to get an autograph of their favorite superstars. 100 Things WWE Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true members of the WWE Universe. Whether you've been keeping kayfabe since the days of Bruno Sammartino or you're a more recent supporter of AJ Styles and Becky Lynch, these are the 100 things all fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Bestselling author Bryan Alvarez has collected every essential piece of WWE knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist that will have you chanting "YES! YES! YES!"
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 1641252200
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
Most WWE fans tune in each year to watch WrestleMania, remember the Monday Night Wars of the 1990s, and have heard the story behind the Montreal Screwjob. But only real fans recall the name of Steve Austin's original character, can tell you how the Intercontinental championship was created, or know the best places to get an autograph of their favorite superstars. 100 Things WWE Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource guide for true members of the WWE Universe. Whether you've been keeping kayfabe since the days of Bruno Sammartino or you're a more recent supporter of AJ Styles and Becky Lynch, these are the 100 things all fans need to know and do in their lifetime. Bestselling author Bryan Alvarez has collected every essential piece of WWE knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist that will have you chanting "YES! YES! YES!"
The Phish Companion
Author:
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9780879306311
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 932
Book Description
Provides song histories, set lists, show reviews and statistics, and biographies of the band members.
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN: 9780879306311
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 932
Book Description
Provides song histories, set lists, show reviews and statistics, and biographies of the band members.
Phish's A Live One
Author: Walter Holland
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1628929405
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Twenty years after its release, Phish's double-CD collection A Live One has something rare and precious going for it: it still doesn't sound like anybody else. Oversized, perverse, requiring an unusual amount of listener background knowledge? Yes to all. Yet the collective improvisations it captures, unprecedentedly coherent yet freewheeling and open-ended, are unique in rock 'n' roll. This book considers the music and moment of Phish's ecstatically inventive 1995 live document, a mix of weirdo acid-psych, ambient moonscapes, vaudevillian Americana, and riotous arena-rock energy, all filtered through bandleader Trey Anastasio's screwball compositional sensibility and the band's idiosyncratic approach to spontaneous group creativity. It places Phish and their fandom in historical and cultural context, and picks apart the mechanics of their extended group jams. And it examines the mystery of how a quartet of nice boys from Burlington, VT could have been, all at once, one of America's biggest touring acts and one of its best-kept secrets.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1628929405
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
Twenty years after its release, Phish's double-CD collection A Live One has something rare and precious going for it: it still doesn't sound like anybody else. Oversized, perverse, requiring an unusual amount of listener background knowledge? Yes to all. Yet the collective improvisations it captures, unprecedentedly coherent yet freewheeling and open-ended, are unique in rock 'n' roll. This book considers the music and moment of Phish's ecstatically inventive 1995 live document, a mix of weirdo acid-psych, ambient moonscapes, vaudevillian Americana, and riotous arena-rock energy, all filtered through bandleader Trey Anastasio's screwball compositional sensibility and the band's idiosyncratic approach to spontaneous group creativity. It places Phish and their fandom in historical and cultural context, and picks apart the mechanics of their extended group jams. And it examines the mystery of how a quartet of nice boys from Burlington, VT could have been, all at once, one of America's biggest touring acts and one of its best-kept secrets.
The Totally Awesome Phish Trivia Book
Author: Dale Raynes
Publisher: Bridge Press
ISBN: 9781955149037
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Get Your Copy - Special Launch Price Phish is an American rock band known for its use of eclectic, unconventional instruments and extended improvisation. Founded in 1983, Phish's music is notorious for its unusual influences. The Phish sound was inspired by various styles, including jazz fusion, funk, bluegrass, and psychedelic rock. The 1980s era of rock consisted mainly of heavy metal and synth-pop elements. In a sea of bands trying to crawl to the top of fame and success, Phish emerged triumphantly with a unique sound. The band emphasized live performances and improvisation, often incorporating the audience into their songs and sets on the spot. The band made sure that no two shows were ever the same. Few musical groups share Phish's dedication to diversity and originality. This trivia book covers the origins and influences that created Phish up through the current state of the band today. While the pinnacle of the band's career has surpassed us, the historical facts presented are up to date as of early 2021 and should remain mostly unchanged. Phish's most recent original content was released in 2020, with its fifteenth studio album's delivery. The statistics and figures mentioned may have fluctuated with remasters and special releases. The band was active from 1983 through 2004, disbanded, reunited in 2009, and remains active to this day. Whether you consider yourself a diehard Phish fan or you're only vaguely familiar with the band, this book will help you assess how much you really know and enlighten you with illuminating and interesting facts. Let's dive in and see how much you really know about Phish! Click "Buy Now" to get yours!
Publisher: Bridge Press
ISBN: 9781955149037
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Get Your Copy - Special Launch Price Phish is an American rock band known for its use of eclectic, unconventional instruments and extended improvisation. Founded in 1983, Phish's music is notorious for its unusual influences. The Phish sound was inspired by various styles, including jazz fusion, funk, bluegrass, and psychedelic rock. The 1980s era of rock consisted mainly of heavy metal and synth-pop elements. In a sea of bands trying to crawl to the top of fame and success, Phish emerged triumphantly with a unique sound. The band emphasized live performances and improvisation, often incorporating the audience into their songs and sets on the spot. The band made sure that no two shows were ever the same. Few musical groups share Phish's dedication to diversity and originality. This trivia book covers the origins and influences that created Phish up through the current state of the band today. While the pinnacle of the band's career has surpassed us, the historical facts presented are up to date as of early 2021 and should remain mostly unchanged. Phish's most recent original content was released in 2020, with its fifteenth studio album's delivery. The statistics and figures mentioned may have fluctuated with remasters and special releases. The band was active from 1983 through 2004, disbanded, reunited in 2009, and remains active to this day. Whether you consider yourself a diehard Phish fan or you're only vaguely familiar with the band, this book will help you assess how much you really know and enlighten you with illuminating and interesting facts. Let's dive in and see how much you really know about Phish! Click "Buy Now" to get yours!