Compare and Contrast: Grateful Dead vs. Phish

I went to my first rock concert when I was thirteen years old. Since then, I've been in search of the ultimate live music experience. Music is an integral part of my life and I've fueled my obsession with live music by attending hundreds of concerts and collecting rare recordings of live performances. By far, my favorite band is the Grateful Dead, because of their intense and improvisational live music. If I could compare them …

…to make enough money to support their musical addictions. This scene could also be found in parking lots before and after Grateful Dead shows. Often compared yet seldom related, Phish and the Grateful Dead are cosmically bound by the legions of fans that adore them. The constant musical comparison of Phish to the Grateful Dead has been unwarranted yet the spirit of the music and culture that goes along with them go hand in hand.