Widespread Panic

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“If I was to pass anything on to other bands, it would be find people you like and trust them” says John Bell (JB). If you’re gonna listen to anyone, it might as well be JB. As lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Widespread Panic he knows what it takes to make a band work. What started as a few friends picking guitars at the University of Georgia has evolved into one of the most successful rock bands in the world. In their 22 years together they’ve sold over 3 million albums and are consistently one of Pollstar’s Top 50 grossing live acts. No relationship that lasts this long is easy, but the path Widespread Panic has traversed has been marked with challenges; none more difficult than the 2002 loss of co-founder and lead guitarist Michael Houser to pancreatic cancer. Great bands overcome tragedy by bonding together and using it to grow. And that’s just what Widespread Panic has done.

Although the years following Houser’s death were trying, the arrival of guitarist Jimmy Herring in late 2006 signaled the dawn of a new era. It wouldn’t happen overnight, with hundreds of songs in rotation and a completely different show every evening it couldn’t, but as we enter 2008 Herring has mastered the band’s vast repertoire and is pushing Panic to new creative heights.

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zen-we-sail wrote:
last week

lol go yeahyouright :)

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yeahyouright wrote:
last month

you have iether never seen them live . ... or maybe you just don't get it ... if you haven't seen them live then you might be surprized. If you have seen them and still think they suck ...well you are entitled to that . Just means more room the ones of us who do get it.

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LxTrixII wrote:
last month

WTF this band sucks.....why are they headlining Mile High Festival

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xfreekx wrote:
last month

Anybody heard the new Dave Matthews Band? It's incredible. HOpefully we'll see a DMB / WP tour soon.

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kelley-arr wrote:
May 2009

You guys should come to the Netherlands! I would certainly come ;)

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benadlard wrote:
March 2009

Top Hole!

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crispa1970 wrote:
January 2009

15 years later and the "Everyday" album is still my favorite. Rock on, WP! Gotta love 'em, they're from my home state!

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Ksb16 wrote:
January 2009

I never knew they were from the same place as R.E.M. :P

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Fenn3c wrote:
December 2008

I like Southern and I like Jam bands. Put them together, and you have Widespread Panic. I love this band!

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beckybartkowski wrote:
December 2008

You guys should check out Derek Trucks. http://www.myspace.com/thederektrucksband

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floatondc wrote:
December 2008

seen them twice soo far. Amaaazing shows why dont more people know about these guys?

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trickye999 wrote:
November 2008

One of the best live bands ever!

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danielj666 wrote:
November 2008

why do they only play in the us

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marshmellow_man wrote:
November 2008

http://www.last.fm/group/Addicted+to+Guitar+Solos

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Bishopzs wrote:
October 2008

thanks for tearing up memphis and atlanta!!!!!!!

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lenaisfamous wrote:
October 2008

MEMPHIS TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELL YEAH!!!!

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kindofabuzz wrote:
October 2008

11 days till the boys do it Memphis style!

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sansouci11 wrote:
September 2008

why is this band so good

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UmphreysHead wrote:
September 2008

Hopefully seeing these guys on NYE with Yonder Mountain at the Pepsi Center!

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sh80h8ter wrote:
August 2008

yea there allright

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