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Gin Blossoms
Origin Tempe, Arizona
Genre(s) Alternative rock
Power pop
Jangle pop
Post-grunge
Years active 1987 - 1997
2002 - Present
Label(s) A&M
Hybrid
Associated acts Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers
The Refreshments
Gas Giants
The Longshadows
Jesse Valenzuela
Scott Johnson
Website www.ginblossoms.net
Members
Jesse Valenzuela
Bill Leen
Scott Johnson
Robin Wilson
Former members
Doug Hopkins
Chris McCann
Phillip Rhodes
Richard Taylor
This article is about the band Gin Blossoms; for the medical condition known by the term, see Rosacea. Tempe (tɛmpiː Oidbaḍ in Pima) is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, with a 2007 population of 174091 A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of Power pop (or powerpop) is a popular Musical genre that draws its inspiration from 1960s British and American pop and Rock music. Jangle pop is a genre of Alternative rock from the mid-1980s that "marked a return to the chiming guitars and pop melodies of the '60s" bands such as The Post-grunge is a subgenre of Alternative rock that emerged in the early 1990s as a derivative of Grunge music. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music A&M Records is an American Record label owned by Universal Music Group which operates through the Interscope-Geffen-A&M division Hybrid Recordings LLC is a Record label that is a division of Metropolitan Talent Inc Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers is an Alt-Country/Rock band from Tempe, Arizona, USA. The Refreshments were a rock band from Tempe, Arizona. The band is best known for the witty single "Banditos" from their album Fizzy Fuzzy Gas Giants are a Pop rock band from Tempe Arizona, formed as a successor project to the Gin Blossoms. The Longshadows are a musical collaboration between Gin Blossoms vocalist Robin Wilson and composer/producer Steve French formally of brit/pop band Jesse Valenzuela (born May 22, 1962) was the original Vocalist of the Alternative rock band Gin Blossoms when it was formed in 1987 Jesse Valenzuela (born May 22, 1962) was the original Vocalist of the Alternative rock band Gin Blossoms when it was formed in 1987 Bill Leen is a bass player from Tempe Arizona. He is a member of the band Gin Blossoms, which he co-founded in 1987 with his longtime friend Doug Robin Wilson (born 1965 in Detroit MI replaced Richard Taylor as Guitarist of Alternative rock band Douglas "Doug" Hopkins ( April 11, 1961 – December 5, 1993) was an American musician and songwriter from Tempe Arizona For the Burnley FC footballer see Chris McCann (footballer. Chris McCann was the original Drummer for the Alternative Phillip Rhodes (born May 26, 1968) was a Drummer for the Alternative rock band Gin Blossoms during the late 1980s and the 1990s Richard Taylor is a Guitarist who was one of the original members of the Alternative rock band Gin Blossoms, formed in 1987 Rosacea (rəʊˈzeɪʃə is a common but often misunderstood condition that is estimated to affect over 45 million people worldwide

The Gin Blossoms are an alternative rock band formed in 1987, in Tempe, Arizona. Alternative rock (also called alternative music, alt-rock or simply alternative; known primarily in the UK as indie) is a genre of Tempe (tɛmpiː Oidbaḍ in Pima) is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, with a 2007 population of 174091 They took their name from a photo of W.C. Fields which bore the caption "W. W C Fields ( January 29, 1880 &ndash December 25, 1946) was an American Juggler, Comedian, and Actor C. Fields with gin blossoms," referring to the actor's gin-ravaged nose. Rosacea (rəʊˈzeɪʃə is a common but often misunderstood condition that is estimated to affect over 45 million people worldwide The band, who were musically weaned on The Byrds and Tom Petty, released three albums and had several hits in the mid 1990s, before breaking up in 1997. The Byrds were a popular American rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1964 Thomas Earl "Tom" Petty (born October 20 1950 is an American singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist The 1990s collectively refers to the years between and including 1990 and 1999 Five years later in 2002, the band reunited, released a DVD, resumed touring, and promised a fourth album. Major Lodge Victory, the Gin Blossoms' first album in ten years, was released on August 8, 2006 on the Hybrid Recordings label. Major Lodge Victory is the fourth full-length Album by Pop rock band the Gin Blossoms. Hybrid Recordings LLC is a Record label that is a division of Metropolitan Talent Inc

Contents

History

Members during the band's early years included guitarist and songwriter Doug Hopkins, bassist Bill Leen, vocalist Jesse Valenzuela, guitarist Richard Taylor, drummer Chris McCann, McCann's replacement Dan Henzerling, and Taylor's replacement Robin Wilson. Douglas "Doug" Hopkins ( April 11, 1961 – December 5, 1993) was an American musician and songwriter from Tempe Arizona Bill Leen is a bass player from Tempe Arizona. He is a member of the band Gin Blossoms, which he co-founded in 1987 with his longtime friend Doug Jesse Valenzuela (born May 22, 1962) was the original Vocalist of the Alternative rock band Gin Blossoms when it was formed in 1987 Richard Taylor is a Guitarist who was one of the original members of the Alternative rock band Gin Blossoms, formed in 1987 For the Burnley FC footballer see Chris McCann (footballer. Chris McCann was the original Drummer for the Alternative Dan Henzerling briefly served as Drummer for the Tempe Arizona based Alternative rock band Gin Blossoms. Robin Wilson (born 1965 in Detroit MI replaced Richard Taylor as Guitarist of Alternative rock band During their early years, the Gin Blossoms became well-known locally around their hometown of Tempe, Arizona. Tempe (tɛmpiː Oidbaḍ in Pima) is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, with a 2007 population of 174091 With the band's frequent touring and resulting increase in popularity, the Blossoms also independently recorded their first full-length album, Dusted. Dusted is the first album by Pop rock band the Gin Blossoms. It was released through San Jacinto Records a small independent label as a 12-song tape and

By the early 1990s, the lineup had changed to Leen on bass, Hopkins on guitar, Valenzuela on guitar and vocals, Wilson on vocals and acoustic guitar, and Phillip Rhodes on drums. Phillip Rhodes (born May 26, 1968) was a Drummer for the Alternative rock band Gin Blossoms during the late 1980s and the 1990s After being signed with A&M Records, the band began to work on their debut album. A&M Records is an American Record label owned by Universal Music Group which operates through the Interscope-Geffen-A&M division Initial attempts to create their first major-label record failed, to the dismay of their record label and fans alike. To buy time, the band first released an EP, Up and Crumbling, then tried once again to develop the first-class record they had so far unsuccessfully tried to create. Up and Crumbling is an EP released by Alternative rock band the Gin Blossoms on October 8 1991 Unfortunately, the Gin Blossoms had yet to face their most trying times as a band.

 Audio samples:
  • "Hey Jealousy" (1993)
    Written by Hopkins before his dismissal from the band, "Hey Jealousy" was a huge success for the band. The song is a man's plea for his formal girlfriend to let him in. It reached #25 on the US Billboard chart.
    "Found Out About You" (1994)
    The second hit by Hopkins (and the second to reach #25 on the Billboard chart) the song is the bands only #1 hit, topping the Modern Rock Tracks chart in the US. The song's theme focuses on rumors following a couple's breakup.
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Without Doug and his songwriting, we never could have signed a record deal
Robin Wilson (People magazine, 1994)[1]

The Gin Blossoms named their debut album New Miserable Experience as a reflection of their relatively unpleasant new experience of life in a band. New Miserable Experience is the breakthrough album by pop-rock band the Gin Blossoms, released on August 4, 1992 (see 1992 in music During work on this record, lead guitarist Doug Hopkins, a severe alcoholic, was fired and replaced with Scott Johnson. Author Laurie Notaro makes a (slightly veiled) mention of the Gin Blossoms, specifically drinking with Doug Hopkins after he had been kicked out of the band, in her book "We Thought You'd be Prettier" in an essay about the closing of Long Wongs, a local bar where the band performed. Hopkins' songs "Hey Jealousy" and "Found Out About You" went on to become hit singles. Their success was overshadowed by Hopkins' suicide in 1993. In between their debut and sophomore efforts, they provided the single "Til I Hear It From You" to the Empire Records soundtrack. Empire Records is a 1995 Comedy-drama about a group of Record store Employees The film was directed by Allan Moyle It reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their second major album, almost entitled "Sophomore Jinx" was released in 1996 under the title, Congratulations… I'm Sorry. Congratulations… I'm Sorry was the Gin Blossoms ' follow-up Album to the successful New Miserable Experience, released in 1996 by The album was met with mixed reviews, despite yielding the top ten hit "Follow You Down," which also reached #9 on the Hot 100.

The Blossoms broke up in the spring of 1997, and each band member moved on to his own project. Vocalist Wilson and drummer Rhodes launched the Gas Giants. Gas Giants are a Pop rock band from Tempe Arizona, formed as a successor project to the Gin Blossoms. Bassist Leen retired from music to operate a rare-book store. Guitarist Valenzuela fronted a short-lived outfit called the Low Watts, released a solo album, and kept busy writing and producing. Wilson ventured into producing as well, at his Mayberry Studios in Tempe, Arizona. Tempe (tɛmpiː Oidbaḍ in Pima) is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, with a 2007 population of 174091

The Gas Giants announced an "indefinite hiatus" in June 2001. On December 4, 2001, it was announced that Scott would leave his current band, Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, to rejoin the Gin Blossoms. Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers is an Alt-Country/Rock band from Tempe, Arizona, USA. The band regrouped and began playing together again in earnest (having done a couple of one-off shows in the interim) in 2002. In the words of frontman Robin Wilson at the time, "We always said our breakup wasn't forever and right now we're all feeling like we want to be Gin Blossoms again. We make a noise together that we can't make otherwise. We respect and appreciate that we need each other to create that sound. This time we hope to avoid being swallowed by the chaos. "[2]

In preparation to the band's official reunion show, Rhodes suffered a meltdown due to his ongoing battle with alcohol. [3] Shortly after entering rehab, he was formally dismissed from the band. [3] Phil Leavitt of dada originally took Rhodes' place in the lineup, and then Gary Smith (of The Pistoleros, another Tempe band) stepped in. dada is a three piece rock band that hails from California ( U Scott Kusmirek took over drumming for the band from 2002 to 2004. In January 2005, it was announced that Rhodes, who had been sober for over two years, would rejoin the band. The re-entry of Rhodes was short-lived, however. The torent of acrimony that swelled on the band's bulletin board subsequent to Rhodes' termination illustrates the intensity of the conflict. Kusmirek returned to the band, taking Rhodes' place. "The Kooze," as he is affectionately known, is the current drummer for the Gin Blossoms.

The band's latest album, Major Lodge Victory, was originally recorded at Robin Wilson's Mayberry Studios in Tempe. Major Lodge Victory is the fourth full-length Album by Pop rock band the Gin Blossoms. However, the album was then re-recorded at Ardent Studios in Memphis, the same studio at which the band had recorded all of their previous albums, along with other notable groups such as Big Star and The Replacements. Ardent Studios is a professional recording studio located in Memphis Tennessee. Memphis is a City in the southwest corner of Tennessee, and the County seat of Shelby County. Big Star is an American Rock and roll band founded in the early 1970s The Replacements were an American Alternative rock band formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1979 Major Lodge Victory was released by Hybrid Recordings on August 8, 2006, and "Learning the Hard Way" was the first single. Hybrid Recordings LLC is a Record label that is a division of Metropolitan Talent Inc Events 1220 - Sweden is defeated by Estonian tribes in the Battle of Lihula. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Major Lodge Victory debuted at number 159 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Major Lodge Victory is the fourth full-length Album by Pop rock band the Gin Blossoms. This was the first time the Gin Blossoms had appeared on the Billboard 200 chart in 10 years, one month, and two weeks. [4]. Gin Blossoms had last appeared on the chart during the week of July 13, 1996, with their previous album, Congratulations… I'm Sorry. Congratulations… I'm Sorry was the Gin Blossoms ' follow-up Album to the successful New Miserable Experience, released in 1996 by Since reuniting, the band has toured at various locations across the United States.

Frontman Robin Wilson is best known for his interaction with the crowd. He often hands off a tamborine to a lucky fan in the front row to strike in sync with the drum beat. He's also been known to sing directly into fans' cell phones during some of their more established hits such as "Follow You Down" and "'Til I Hear It From You". Often during live performances, Wilson will also introduce the band to the audience. He typically calls himself "Bif Del Monte," and introduces Jesse Valenzuela as his brother, "Pablo Del Monte. " Former member and co-founder of the band, Doug Hopkins (deceased), was known as "Otis Del Monte," while bass player Bill Leen is known as "Soup-bone Del Monte," and drummer Phillip Rhodes as "Guido Del Monte. " These nicknames came from the band's early days playing at local bars around their hometown of Tempe, Arizona. Tempe (tɛmpiː Oidbaḍ in Pima) is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, USA, with a 2007 population of 174091 As the story goes, one night the band was set to perform a gig at Long Wong's, a local bar. However, the members were forced to change their names, in order to avoid trouble with the law. The band went on the bill as the Del Montes, and the name stuck.

A list of their tour dates and locations can be found on the band's website and myspace pages. [5]

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

Year Song Billboard Hot 100 Mainstream Rock Tracks Modern Rock Tracks US AC AC Top 40 Album
1993 "Mrs. Dusted is the first album by Pop rock band the Gin Blossoms. It was released through San Jacinto Records a small independent label as a 12-song tape and Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) New Miserable Experience is the breakthrough album by pop-rock band the Gin Blossoms, released on August 4, 1992 (see 1992 in music Congratulations… I'm Sorry was the Gin Blossoms ' follow-up Album to the successful New Miserable Experience, released in 1996 by Major Lodge Victory is the fourth full-length Album by Pop rock band the Gin Blossoms. Up and Crumbling is an EP released by Alternative rock band the Gin Blossoms on October 8 1991 Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks (originally called Mainstream Rock Tracks) is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on Mainstream rock Hot Modern Rock Tracks (originally called Modern Rock Tracks) is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in ''Billboard'' magazine since September Adult contemporary music, frequently abbreviated AC, refers to styles of popular music that ranges from "lush Sixties pop often vocal -based and rooted in Adult contemporary music, frequently abbreviated AC, refers to styles of popular music that ranges from "lush Sixties pop often vocal -based and rooted in This is a summary of significant events in music in 1993. Events January Rita" - #36 - - - New Miserable Experience
1993 "Hey Jealousy" #25 #4 - - - New Miserable Experience
1994 "Until I Fall Away" - #40 #13 #23 - New Miserable Experience
1994 "Found Out About You" #25 #5 #1 - #38 New Miserable Experience
1994 "Allison Road" - #20 #39 - - New Miserable Experience
1995 "Til I Hear It from You" #9 #4 #5 - #3 Empire Records [Soundtrack]
1996 "Follow You Down" #9 #6 #8 #22 #3 Congratulations… I'm Sorry
1996 "Day Job" - #29 #21 - - Congratulations… I'm Sorry
1996 "As Long as It Matters" #75 - - - #30 Congratulations… I'm Sorry
2006 "Learning the Hard Way" - - - - - Major Lodge Victory
2006 "Long Time Gone" - - - - - Major Lodge Victory
1996 "Not Only Numb" - - - - - Congratulations. New Miserable Experience is the breakthrough album by pop-rock band the Gin Blossoms, released on August 4, 1992 (see 1992 in music This is a summary of significant events in music in 1993. Events January "Hey Jealousy" is a Jangle pop song by the Gin Blossoms from their 1992 album New Miserable Experience. This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1994. "Until I Fall Away" is a single from the Gin Blossoms. This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1994. " Found Out About You " is the fourth single from Gin Blossoms debut album New Miserable Experience. This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1994. "Allison Road" is a single from the Gin Blossoms. History In 1989 Robin Wilson passed by a sign on his way to El Paso that read "Next Exit Allison See also 1995 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1995 Record "Til I Hear It from You" is a single from the Gin Blossoms. Empire Records is a 1995 Comedy-drama about a group of Record store Employees The film was directed by Allan Moyle This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996. "Follow You Down" is the third track from the album Congratulations This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996. This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996. This is a list of notable events in Music that took place in the year 2006. This is a list of notable events in Music that took place in the year 2006. See also "Long Time Gone" (Gin Blossoms song "Long Time Gone" is a country song by Darrell Scott This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996. . . I'm Sorry

Compilations

Soundtracks

DVDs

External links

References

  1. ^ Dougherty, Steve; Small, Michael (1994-04-04), "Haunted by success". See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Wayne's World 2 is a 1993 Comedy film starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey as hosts of a cable access television show Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Kiss My Ass Classic Kiss Regrooved is a 1994 Tribute album, featuring a variety of artists covering songs by the American rock band Kiss. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Speed is a 1994 American action / thriller Romance film directed by Jan de Bont set in Los Angeles. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Empire Records is a 1995 Comedy-drama about a group of Record store Employees The film was directed by Allan Moyle Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is a 2003 Romantic comedy film. The film is directed by Donald Petrie and stars Kate Hudson and Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Big Star Small World is a 2006 Tribute album to the American Power pop band Big Star. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. "Just South of Nowhere" is a Gin Blossoms song and also the name of a DVD from this Tempe Arizona power-pop/alternative rock and roll band Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The Internet Archive ( IA) is a Nonprofit organization dedicated to maintaining an on-line Library and archive of Web and Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. People. 41 (12):53
  2. ^ http://www.ginblossoms.net/band.php
  3. ^ a b 2002, personal interview, Phillip Rhodes
  4. ^ http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060818/music_nm/chartbeat_dc
  5. ^ http://www.myspace.com/ginblossoms


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