Mike Gordon

Bassist

Birthday June 3, 1965

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace Sudbury, MA

Age 59 years old

#20,810 Most Popular

About

One of the founding members of and bassist for Phish, the popular jam band, alongside Trey Anastasio, Jon Fishman, and Jeff Holdsworth.

Before Fame

He was influenced by bluegrass, calypso, and traditional Jewish songs; he and his bandmates founded Phish while they were attending the University of Vermont.

Trivia

He released a solo album, Inside In, in 2003.

Family Life

His mother, Marjorie Minkin, was an abstract painter, and his father, Robert Gordon, was the founder, as well as former President and CEO, of Store 24, the New England convenience store chain.

Associated With

He became a member of the Rhythm Devils in August 2006 with the Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart.