What is Trey Anastasio's Net Worth?
Trey Anastasio is an esteemed American musician, boasting a net worth of $85 million. Recognized primarily as the lead vocalist of the band Phish, Trey co-founded the group in the mid-80s and has contributed over 150 songs since then. Phish has garnered worldwide acclaim for its extensive touring and dedicated fan base. Apart from Phish, Anastasio has an impressive solo career, undertaking numerous projects with various artists.
His notable side projects include the Trey Anastasio Band, Oysterhead, Ghosts of the Forest, and Surrender to the Air. Trey has collaborated with prestigious organizations such as the New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the National Symphony Orchestra, demonstrating his versatility and skill as a composer.
Anastasio has also made significant contributions to Broadway. Alongside Amanda Green, he co-wrote the score for the musical "Hands on a Hardbody," earning a Tony Award nomination and other accolades.
Early Life
Ernest Joseph "Trey" Anastasio III was born on September 30th, 1964, in Fort Worth, Texas. His family moved to Princeton, New Jersey when he was three years old. Trey's upbringing was shaped by his successful parents; his father served as the executive vice president at the Educational Testing Service, while his mother worked as an author and editor for Sesame Street Magazine.
Attending both public and private schools, Trey developed his musical talents early on. At private school, he met Steven Pollak, who collaborated with him on songs later released by Phish. After high school, Trey studied philosophy at the University of Vermont, where he met future Phish members Jon Fishman, Mike Gordon, and Jeff Holdsworth. The group started performing together at the university cafeteria in 1983.
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Phish
Upon returning to New Jersey, Trey reconnected with childhood friends such as Tom Marshall, Marc Daubert, and Page McConnell, who eventually joined Phish. Trey also trained under Ernie Stires to hone his musical skills. Completing his education at Goddard College in 1988, where his senior project was the Phish album "The Man Who Stepped Into Yesterday," Trey's journey with Phish took a pivotal turn.
Phish became renowned for their musical improvisation, genre exploration, and jamming sessions. Their first album, "The White Tape," was released in 1986, followed by "Junta" in 1988, which marked their serious venture into professional music. By the 90s, Phish had achieved mainstream success, touring nationwide and gaining exposure on MTV, culminating in a breakup in 2004. However, the band reunited in 2009, releasing new music and touring again.
During his solo career, Trey founded the Trey Anastasio Band in 1998, which continued touring in 2018. He has also collaborated with a wide array of artists, showcasing his versatility as a musician.
Legal Issues
In 2006, Trey faced legal troubles when he was pulled over for a traffic violation in Whitehall, New York, and subsequently failed a sobriety test. The police found heroin and other drugs in his vehicle, leading to a DUI charge. Following his guilty plea, he underwent a 14-month rehabilitation program, reducing his charge to a misdemeanor. Trey has maintained his sobriety since 2007.
Real Estate
In 2015, Trey listed his Palisades, New York home for $2.995 million. Purchased from actress Lorraine Bracco in 2009 for $2.7 million, the home is located in Snedens Landing, featuring a private cove on the Hudson River and 2,121 square feet of living space. The property price was reduced multiple times, eventually selling for $1.83 million in 2018, nearly $1 million less than the purchase price.
Trey also owns a co-op apartment in Central Park West, New York, bought in 2006 for $2.6 million, and a rural property in Burlington, Vermont, known as "The Barn" or "The Farmhouse." This facility doubles as a rehearsal and recording space, used extensively by Phish since 1999 and by other renowned artists.
