Watch Mike Gordon’s Surprise Bass Solo To End “The Squirming Coil” At Dick’s 2016

When Phish fans think of the song “Squirming Coil,” the first name that comes to mind is Page McConnell. The other band members generally leave at the end of the song, allowing the keyboardist to tickle the ivories of his grand piano for one last heavenly solo from Leo.

On September 3rd, 2016, however, it was bassist Mike Gordon who got the final curtain call. Played in the encore spot, Gordo took the final solo for the first time ever, bringing the house down with a combination of tight licks and bass bombs for the enthusiastic crowd at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.

Thanks to a video from YouTube user kembra allen, we can watch Gordo put a dramatic finale to a fantastic Phish performance. Watch “The Squirming Coil” with an epic bass solo, below.

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