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Jon Fishman Biography
Jon Fishman is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on February 19, 1965 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Drummer for the jam and rock group Phish who wrote a lot of their hit songs and also collaborated together with Pork Tornado.
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Fishman was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Syracuse, New York. Fishman had a passion for the drums from an early age and emulated John Bonham, the drummer for Led Zeppelin, Bill Bruford of Yes, and Keith Moon of The Who. He went to Jamesville-Dewitt High School in a suburb of Syracuse. After graduation in 1983, he attended the University of Vermont to study engineering. Shortly after his arrival, he met Mike Gordon and Trey Anastasio and founded the band Phish. Deciding against engineering, he and Anastasio transferred to Goddard College.
Fish’s Vacuum-A baby blue Electrolux vacuum cleaner (a.k.a. the vac or ‘lux) has been in the repertoire (played as an instrument by Fishman) since circa 1989. An earlier, 1967 model was donated to the Hard Rock Cafe 1/29/93. The currently in-use model is from circa 1965.
He was raised within New York as an adopted child, and has lived the majority of his adulthood in Vermont.
| Name | Jon Fishman |
| First Name | Jon |
| Last Name | Fishman |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Birthday | February 19 |
| Birth Year | 1965 |
| Place of Birth | Philadelphia |
| Home Town | Pennsylvania |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Miriam Mimi Fishman, Leonard Fishman |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Briar Fishman |
| Children(s) | Ella Cynthia Ruth Fishman, Jack Bradley Fishman, Lily Fishman, Rosie Fishman |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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The band Phish was named after him (he is commonly referred to as “Fish” among many other nicknames) though other explanations for the name have been given. In addition to drumming, he also sings back-up vocals and occasionally lead-vocals (usually on cover songs, most of them humorous – the best examples are Prince’s “Purple Rain”, Neil Diamond’s “Cracklin’ Rosie”, Will Smith’s song “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It”, and Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd’s “Bike”). Worthy of note are his more serious vocal efforts, including lead vocals on Phish’s cover of the Talking Heads song “Crosseyed and Painless,” and his vocal duties on the Phish originals, “The Moma Dance,” “Taste,” and “Ghost.” He is well known on tour for his Electrolux vacuum cleaner solos and playing while wearing a donut-printed muumuu dress. He has admitted to taking acid before playing early in the band’s career.
Jon Fishman Net Worth
Jon Fishman is one of the richest Drummer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jon Fishman's net worth $65 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a student at in the University of Vermont and Goddard College.
He is well-known for wearing muumuu-style dresses for performances.
Jon Fishman (born February 19, 1965) is an American drummer known for his work with the band Phish, which he co-founded in 1983, and in part, was named after him. He is credited with co-writing nineteen Phish songs, eight with a solo credit.
| Net Worth | $65 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Drummer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Fishman was inspired by former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic to take action in his local elections. In 2017, he was voted a selectman of Lincolnville, Maine.
He has hosted a radio show on WBFY-LP, a community radio station in Belfast, Maine, since 2017. The show was originally called the Jonny B. Fishman Radio Show, but has since changed its name to The Errant Path. Fishman hosts the show weekly on Thursday evenings when Phish is not on tour.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Fishman is a current member and regular touring drummer of the Burlington, VT comedy troupe Touchpants with Colby Dix, Chris Friday and Aram Bedrosian. Their foul mouthed comedy shows often occur directly after Phish performances and show a very amusing side of Fishman’s personality. He also plays drums in the rock band Pork Tornado, and performed with the Jazz Mandolin Project for several years. He has been a member of two large musical collectives, The Everyone Orchestra and The Village. In 2007, he emerged from semi-retirement to perform a series of shows with the Yonder Mountain String Band, including a large portion of their set at the Rothbury Music Festival which happened the summer of 2008. The Mimi Fishman Foundation is a nonprofit organization started by Jon to raise money for various charities, especially for charities that benefit the visually impaired. The charity was named for Jon’s mother, Mimi, who was diagnosed with glaucoma. Fishman was also announced as a member of fellow Phish member Trey Anastasio’s new side-project Ghosts of the Forest.
Who is Jon Fishman Dating?
According to our records, Jon Fishman married to Briar Fishman. As of December 1, 2023, Jon Fishman’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Jon Fishman. You may help us to build the dating records for Jon Fishman!Fishman, his wife Briar and their five children live in Lincolnville, Maine. The family appeared on an episode of the DIY Network home restoration series Maine Cabin Masters in March 2018.
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Facts & Trivia
Jon Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Jon Fishman celebrates birthday on February 19 of every year.
Where does Jon Fishman live now?
Personal life. Fishman and his five children Ella Cynthia, Jack Bradley, 17, Rosie (Rose) Lorelei, 14-15, Lily Millay, 11, Fredrick (Freddie) George, 7-8, live in Lincolnville, Maine.
Where did Jon Fishman go to college?
Phish’s potent blend of progressive rock, jazzy funk, and harmony-infused jam first reached its setting point at Goddard College in Plainfield Vermont where three of the four members earned BA degrees and forged the bond that would carry them for decades.
What songs does Jon Fishman sing?
Songs
Whats the story behind Jon fishmans dress?
If he [Jon Fishman, drummer] didn’t wear the dress it would be a bad gig. He had a three-piece suit he was wearing at one point too for a while, and those were bad gigs, and so back came the dress. It’s kind of like working with music.
Does Fishman always wear a dress?
Fishman had always worn a dress onstage until the spring of 1997, when Jon appeared with no dress, no goggles, no headphone microphone, and no shaggy hair, and in what appeared to be a stylish, tailored, Italian suit.
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