SONG ORIGIN
Bear's Gone Fishin'
256lifetime playslive performances
July 1, 1997first played
July 21, 2026last played
'Til the Medicine Takesappears on1999
“Bear's Gone Fishin'” is a Widespread Panic original. It appears on 'Til the Medicine Takes (1999).
Debuted as an instrumental in July 1997; lyrics added ~two years later. Named for the band's Colorado friend Thomas “Bear” Guenther (d. 2019), the same “Bear” behind “Postcard.” On 'Til the Medicine Takes (1999). Source: JamBase; Dave Schools, Colorado Music Hall of Fame induction speech.
Frequently asked
- Who wrote “Bear's Gone Fishin'”?
- “Bear's Gone Fishin'” is a Widespread Panic original, credited to the band.
- Is “Bear's Gone Fishin'” a Widespread Panic original or a cover?
- It is a Widespread Panic original.
- What album is “Bear's Gone Fishin'” on?
- It appears on 'Til the Medicine Takes (1999).
- When did Widespread Panic first play “Bear's Gone Fishin'”?
- Its live debut was 7/1/97.
- How many times has Widespread Panic played “Bear's Gone Fishin'”?
- About 248 times (per Everyday Companion).