Jon Fishman Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jon Fishman.

Jon Fishman is an American drummer best known as a founding member of the rock band Phish. He was born on February 19, 1965, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fishman's musical journey began during his high school years when he formed a friendship with Trey Anastasio, the future guitarist of Phish.

Fishman and Anastasio attended the University of Vermont, where they formed Phish in 1983. Fishman's unique drumming style, characterized by his energetic and complex polyrhythms, quickly became one of the defining aspects of Phish's sound. He often incorporates elements of jazz, funk, and rock into his playing, consistently pushing the boundaries of his instrument.

Throughout his career spanning several decades, Fishman has become renowned for his improvisational skills and musical intuition, contributing to the band's reputation for live performances full of spontaneity. He has also penned and sung a handful of Phish's original songs.

Aside from his work with Phish, Fishman has involved himself in various side projects, collaborating with numerous artists. Outside of music, he has shown a passion for environmental activism.

Jon Fishman's contributions to Phish and his innovative drumming style have made him an influential figure in the world of rock music. His dedication to pushing musical boundaries and fostering an immersive live concert experience has solidified his status as an accomplished musician.

When I go on stage man I just want people to have fun, I don

When I go on stage man I just want people to have fun, I don't want people to think about their problems, I want people to get energy and nutrition and food from that so they can go back into the real world and work on their problems.

Jon Fishman

Food

For me from a pretty young age up until about 21 years old h

For me from a pretty young age up until about 21 years old hallucinogenics had a huge place in my life.

Jon Fishman

Age

But I do think that we approach music, in of itself, with a

But I do think that we approach music, in of itself, with a religious attitude.

Jon Fishman

Attitude

I think that generally music should be a positive thing, I l

I think that generally music should be a positive thing, I like Bob Marley's attitude: he said that his goal in life was to single handedly fight all the evil in the world with nothing but music, and when he went to a place he didn't go to play, he went to conquer.

Jon Fishman

Attitude

Madonna is a pro. I don't like her and have no respect for h

Madonna is a pro. I don't like her and have no respect for her but- I don't think she should be called a musician or a dancer or whatever you know, but I do have, well I do have respect for her ability to completely manipulate the media and have them work for her.

Jon Fishman

Respect