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Phish’s Trey Anastasio Pays Tribute to Phil Lesh: ‘I Cherish the Memories of Playing With Him’
Phish’s Trey Anastasio, who was inspired by and performed alongside Phil Lesh, paid tribute to the late Grateful Dead bassist Friday.
"Phil was more than a revolutionary, groundbreaking bass player — he transformed how I thought about music as a teenager," guitarist writes following news of Grateful Dead bassist's death I have countless memories of standing in awe, listening to his winding, eloquent bass lines blending seamlessly with Jerry and Bobby’s guitars, Brent Mydland’s keys, and the thunderous drums of Billy and Mickey. “The Fare Thee Well shows were particularly special, with so many family members and lifelong friends backstage, sharing those precious moments together,” Anastasio added.
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