What is the definition of a jam band exactly?
I hear the term jam band thrown out all the time. However, I often hear it referred to bands of all genres such as rock, and electronic music. What in particular makes a band a jam band?
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You’re correct in that fact that jam bands can be multi-genre. A jam band is basically any band that performs live on stage and improvises a lot of their notes. Usually these artists are more noted for their live recordings rather than their studio albums. The term was coined in the early 90s when Phish took over the psychedelic rock scene in place of The Grateful Dead.