Widespread Panic is an American band from Athens, Georgia. The current lineup includes guitarist/singer John Bell, bassist Dave Schools, drummer Todd Nance, percussionist Domingo "Sunny" Ortiz, keyboardist John "JoJo" Hermann, and guitarist Jimmy Herring. Michael Houser and George McConnell have also played lead guitar for the band. Since their inception in Athens, GA in 1986, Widespread Panic has risen to elite status among American jambands. Following in the steps of other southern rock jam bands such as The Allman Brothers, they are self-described as "an honest tune with a lingering lead" and have influences from the southern rock, blues-rock, progressive rock and hard rock genres. They are frequently compared to other jam band "road warriors" such as the Grateful Dead and Phish. Widely renowned for their live performances, as of 2008, they hold the record number of sold out performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO at 32 and Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA at 17. Dedicated fans are referred to as "Spreadheads" or "Spreadnecks" if from the south.

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  CD's:  Earth to America, Live at Myrtle Beach, Jackass Lantern, Ball, Uber Cobra and Free Somehow
  
  


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  Space Wrangler Guitar Music Book