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Phish Pans ONLY Trivia Quiz

This quiz may be tough for the common Phan. Imposters BEWARE.

A multiple-choice quiz by mattyjmania. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
mattyjmania

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
249,369

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

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Question 1 of 10

1. Phish has many songs under their belt. What is the first Phish song that, they claim, was written in the 70s? Hint

"Makisupa Policeman"

"You Enjoy Myself"

"Divided Sky"

"Golgi Apparatus"

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Question 2 of 10

2. Phish has been known to cover a variety of songs, however, they have only covered this Bob Marley classic once. What is it? Hint

"Soul Shakedown Party"

"Trenchtown Rock"

"Jammin'"

"No Woman, No Cry"

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Question 3 of 10

3. In sticking with Phish cover songs, which of these songs IS a cover? Hint

"Suzy Greenberg"

"Runaway Jim"

"Ya Mar"

"Bouncin' Around The Room"

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Question 4 of 10

4. The original band consisted of five members.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who wrote the lyrics to "Harry Hood"? Hint

Tom Marshall

Brian Long

Mike Gordan

The Dude of Life

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Question 6 of 10

6. The band has done several Halloween shows with their second set as a Costume. Which of the Albums was NOT a Halloween cover? Hint

Quadrophenia

Remain in Light

Dark Side of the Moon

The White Album

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Question 7 of 10

7. Phish's New Year's Eve Millenium concert in Florida (Big Cypress) was the largest paid concert event in the world at that time.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Phish's popularity has grown tremendously throughout the years. When was the first time they appeared on the cover of "Rolling Stone Magazine"? Hint

never

May 18th 2000

March 6th 2003

June 24th 1999

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Question 9 of 10

9. The 1993-1994 New Year's Eve show in Worcester, MA featured something special. What did this show feature? Hint

A Time Machine

Giant Hot Dog

Snowflakes

A Giant Clam

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many "official" shows has Phish played? Hint

1832

1199

2118

1475

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Phish has many songs under their belt. What is the first Phish song that, they claim, was written in the 70s?

Answer: "Makisupa Policeman"

Trey has told the story during live performances that Tom Marshall wrote this song in grade school, making it their only song written in the 70s.

2. Phish has been known to cover a variety of songs, however, they have only covered this Bob Marley classic once. What is it?

Answer: "Trenchtown Rock"

They played "Trenchtown Rock" only once at Starlake Ampitheathre 8/11/98 to open the first set. They have covered "Soul Shakedown Party" a total of four times.

3. In sticking with Phish cover songs, which of these songs IS a cover?

Answer: "Ya Mar"

Although "Ya Mar" has been played over 100 times since 1987, it is a cover song written by Ferguson.

4. The original band consisted of five members.

Answer: false

The original band formed in 1983 consisted of 4 members, with Jeff Holdsworth playing guitar and no keyboards. It wasn't until 1985 that Page joined the band.

5. Who wrote the lyrics to "Harry Hood"?

Answer: Brian Long

Brian Long is credited as being the "first fan". He lived with Mike, Fishman, and Page in a house next to the Harry Hood milk factory.

6. The band has done several Halloween shows with their second set as a Costume. Which of the Albums was NOT a Halloween cover?

Answer: Dark Side of the Moon

The other three were all covered at various times for Halloween. Dark Side was played on 11/02/98 at the E Centre in Salt Lake City, Utah. The first show Phish played after Halloween 98.

7. Phish's New Year's Eve Millenium concert in Florida (Big Cypress) was the largest paid concert event in the world at that time.

Answer: True

During the evening set, they played from midnight until dawn!

8. Phish's popularity has grown tremendously throughout the years. When was the first time they appeared on the cover of "Rolling Stone Magazine"?

Answer: March 6th 2003

Believe it or not it wasn't until 2003! The photo features all the band members on ice skates, with Trey in a tutu!

9. The 1993-1994 New Year's Eve show in Worcester, MA featured something special. What did this show feature?

Answer: A Giant Clam

The hot dog wasn't until the following year 1994-95. The time machine the was the feature for the 1995-1996 show, and lastly the snowflakes made there appearance at the 2002-2003 show.

10. How many "official" shows has Phish played?

Answer: 1199

In 1991 they played 129 shows!

Source: Author mattyjmania

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