Effective period / Period of releases: 1986 - 2003

Members: Dave Rick, Robert Pollard, Jon Coats, Gerard Smith (2)

Phantom Tollbooth was a post-punk/noise rock band from New York City. They were participants of the 1st generation of what is now historically recognized as the American Independent Underground. Conceived in 1984, the band released several recordings on Homestead Records, touring both the U.S. and Europe until they disbanded in 1988. During their tenure, PT played shows with The Minutemen, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr., Big Black, Butthole Surfers, Volcano Suns and many others. At the appointment of Robert Pollard, the band reunited for one show, opening for Guided By Voices during their farewell tour in December 2004.