I first started listening to Widespread Panic in 1994, when a buddy’s older brother (and UGA student) left ‘Ain’t Life Grand‘ behind before he headed to Athens one weekend. After one listen, I was hooked. I immediately went to Turtles and bought everything they had (‘Space Wrangler‘, ‘WSP‘, ‘Everyday‘, and my own ‘Ain’t Life Grand‘). They were a great alternative to what a lot of my friends were listening to – Dave Matthews Band.
John Bell
I’ve seen them countless times, know all the words, and worn out a bunch of lot shirts. It’s hard to believe they’ve been been doing this for 25 years.
Washington St. in Athens – 4/18/98. What a weekend….If you closely, you can see me about two-thirds of the way back, wearing the UGA hat.
They did it right for their 25th Anniversary with two nights in the Classic City. While I wasn’t able to make it over for the shows, they have both been downloaded and will be enjoyed for years to come. *Special touch – the first song they played at their first official show was ‘For What It’s Worth’ at the Mad Hatter Ballroom in Athens on 2/6/1986. They opened up with FWIW on 2/10/11; smooth move.Images: Google Image Search
Oh how I love WSP. I didn't start listening to them until 2 summers ago, when an ex took me to a concert. I was hooked immediately, and their albums are mandatory for all my road trips, esp cross country ones!
4/18/98. that was a hell of a party.