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Trey Anastasio was born on September 30, 1964 in Fort Worth, Texas, United States. Public records list Trey Anastasio as a guitarist, singer and composer. The age as of 2026 is 61. Schooling on record includes Goddard College.
My Take
Trey Anastasio is, for my money, one of the most fascinating creative engines in American music. As the co-founder and lead guitarist of Phish since 1983, he is credited with composing 152 original songs, a staggering output that hints at a restless musical mind. What fascinates me is his refusal to play anything the same way twice; each show becomes its own improvised universe, a philosophy that feels almost defiant in our streaming-and-replay age. His Goddard College training adds a theorist's rigor beneath all that spontaneity. I love that tension in his work, where careful composition and fearless improvisation share the same stage.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Trey Anastasio
- Name (Japanese)
- トレイ・アナスタシオ
- Reading
- とれい・あなすたしお
- Born
- September 30, 1964 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- Fort Worth, Texas, United States
- Occupation
- guitarist / singer / composer / academic musician / musician
2. Background
- University
- Goddard College
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.trey.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/treyanastasio/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trey%20Anastasio
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q466302
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Trey Anastasio born?
Born September 30, 1964 (age 61).
Where is Trey Anastasio from?
Trey Anastasio is from Fort Worth, Texas, United States.
What does Trey Anastasio do?
Trey Anastasio works as guitarist, singer, composer, academic musician, musician.
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