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Regarding Widespread Panic, what happened of significance in 2003?
In 2003, the band Widespread Panic released Ball, the first studio album with George McConnell as the guitarist.
What brought George McConnell to the band Widespread Panic?
In early 2002, guitarist Michael Houser was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Guitarist George McConnell took over as lead guitarist.
Are there any other interesting aspects about Widespread Panic?
As of 2018 Widespread Panic holds the record for number of sold-out performances at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Morrison, Colorado) and State Farm Arena (Atlanta).
What was the name of one of Widespread Panic's live albums?
Light Fuse, Get Away is the first live album released by the Athens, GA based band Widespread Panic.
Did Widespread Panic's albums get any nominations?

Question: What happened of note in 2006?
Self-contained rewrite: What happened of note to Widespread Panic in 2006?