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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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Flashstep wrote:
last month

Space Wrangler is all you need? Psht. They have other stuff that's awesome. My fave's actually Everyday -- Pleas > Hatfield is one of my fave streaks ever, plus it has Papa's Home!

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houserpanic wrote:
last month

thanks for a great weekend

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rolltodd wrote:
last month

best band of all time in my book--for a variety of factors. straight up dirty, loud, honest rock and roll...the boys are about as geniune as it gets....no egos..something that is rare in today's music world, let alone the world in general. I will forever miss the lingering lead, for he can never be replaced....but Jimmy Herring is not only an ace person but a world class guitarist....he fits well within the fabric of Panic and I am sure has Mikey smiling from above.....

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Lord_Krichian wrote:
October 2009

space wrangler is all you need

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FrankFeranna wrote:
September 2009

Wish i could've seen the WP / Avett Brothers tour. Heard it was amazing. The Avett's have a new album coming out i've heard is great. If you haven't heard them --> http://www.myspace.com/theavettbrothers

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houserpanic wrote:
September 2009

best band in the world

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yeahyouright wrote:
September 2009

Panic rocks and thats all there is to that, and for anyone to keep bashing them says you are in need of attention and this is the only way you can get it......sad realy. You need a hug or puppy or something, maybe a enema:)

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lb1414 wrote:
September 2009

LOVE THEM! Just got my tickets for LA through www.ticketsforcharity.com. I saw it on their website-love supporting a good cause and seeing my fave band!

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PeterJ75 wrote:
August 2009

saw them again last night opening for the allman bros. and as always they blew me away. i wish the people in the north east would wake the hell up and give these guys a listen. they play to half empty venues up here, i just dont get it. by far the best live act going,good vibes.

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IronMaidenX wrote:
August 2009

This band is just fucking amazing. Saw them live with my dad back in 2001 and they blew my mind.

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houserpanic wrote:
August 2009

Thanks for the upcoming texas love panic!

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obergij wrote:
July 2009

Panic killed it at 10K!

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LxTrixII wrote:
July 2009

country hick shit

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taxijay wrote:
July 2009

if u dont like panic why keep comming to their page? U QUEER OR JUST SOME STUPID 12YR OLD GIRL? GO BACK TO LISTENING TO UR GARBAGE YOU THINK IS MUSIC. GO CRY TO MOMMY PUNK LX

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LxTrixII wrote:
July 2009

this is garbage

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taxijay wrote:
July 2009

lx trix ALL THE MUSIC ON UR PROFILE SUX you r not worthy to see a panic show, continue on with ur crappy life THANK YOU BOYS FOR ALL THE MEMORIES CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU WITH A.B.B. if the forcastle festival sets is any indication of what mile high is going to be, YOU GUYS ARE IN FOE 1 HELLOF A SHOW

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zen-we-sail wrote:
July 2009

lol go yeahyouright :)

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yeahyouright wrote:
June 2009

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:
June 2009

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

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kelley-arr wrote:
May 2009

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

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Nov 28 Widespread Panic North Charleston Coliseum, North Charleston, SC, United States
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Dec 30 Widespread Panic Philips Arena, Atlanta GA, United States
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