NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Jeff Holdsworth

Jeff Holdsworth was a founding member of the legendary band Phish. He was their first leader, singing lead vocals and playing guitar. He co-founded the band with Trey Anastasio, who would go on to assume the role of bandleader in years to come. His work can be heard in songs such as "Possum" and "Camel Walk." Image File history File linksMetadata 20031201_4665. ... Image File history File linksMetadata 20031201_4665. ... Phish was an American rock band most noted for jamming and improvisation. ... Trey Anastasio Ernest Giuseppe Trey Anastasio III, born September 30, 1964, is an American guitarist, composer and vocalist most noted for his work with the legendary rock band Phish. ...

Holdsworth graduated from the University of Vermont in May 1986, and quit the band shortly thereafter, somewhat dissilusioned with the new musical direction they were taking. He became a born-again Christian, and completely disappeared from the Phish world. The University of Vermont The University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, simply The University of Vermont, is a public university located in Burlington, Vermont. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Born again is a term used originally and mainly in Christianity, where it is associated with salvation, conversion and spiritual rebirth. ... A Christian is a follower of Jesus Christ. ... Phish was an American rock band most noted for jamming and improvisation. ...

Holdsworth's whereabouts became mythical and legendary as Phish became more popular (not unlike the Syd Barrett situation with Pink Floyd). On December 1, 2003, at the Pepsi Arena in Albany, NY, one night before the band's 20th Anniversary concert, the band shocked the Phish world as Holdsworth appeared onstage for the first time in 17 years, performing several of his originals and a few covers. He was placed front and center, acting as the band leader for about 30 minutes. Phish was an American rock band most noted for jamming and improvisation. ... Syd Barrett, 1970 Roger Keith (Syd) Barrett (born January 6, 1946 in Cambridge, England) is a British singer, songwriter and guitarist. ... Pink Floyd are an English band noted for progressive rock music, philosophical lyrics, classical rock compositions, sonic experimentation, innovative cover art and elaborate live shows. ... December 1 is the 335th (in leap years the 336th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Pepsi Arena is an indoor arena located in Albany, New York. ... New York State Capitol Building, completed in 1899 at a cost of $25 million was the most expensive government building of its time. ... Phish was an American rock band most noted for jamming and improvisation. ...

Holdsworth currently resides with his wife and child outside Ottawa, Canada and is a Technical Sales Engineer for RF Electrical Sales. [1]

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