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Fueled by mega-hits including "Hey Jealousy," "Found Out About You" and "Til I Hear It From You," Gin Blossoms completed the classic crossover from college-circuit heroes to multi-platinum album sellers.

The band's hometown following in Tempe, Arizona grew quickly as the band earned a great reputation as a live act. Readers of the Phoenix New Times chose them as the city's best rock band qualifying them to play at the South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, Texas in March, 1989. Later that year, College Music Journal dubbed them the "Best Unsigned Band in America" and invited them to play MTV's New Music Awards in New York City.

Major label interest quickly followed ...their initial releases on A&M Records included Up and Crumbling in 1991 and the multi-platinum selling New Miserable Experience in 1992 featuring the single, "Hey Jealousy" which peaked at #25 on the Billboard Hot 100. Four more singles followed ... "Mrs. Rita," "Found Out About You," "Allison Road" and "Until I Fall Away." With NME having sold nearly 3 million copies in the US alone, the Gin Blossoms became a band to be reckoned with.

Congratulations I'm Sorry, which was released in 1996, was the Blossom's final original album of the decade bringing them two more hits ... "Follow You Down" which spent ten weeks in the Top Ten and "As Long As It Matters" which earned the group a Grammy nomination for "Best Performance by a Duo or Group." The album debuted in Billboard's Top Ten and a year of touring helped put the record past 1,500,000 units sold.

The group then took a lengthy hiatus before embarking on an eighty-date US tour in 2002 and then releasing a new album, Major Lodge Victory in 2006.

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  • Vote for "Stop" at HossTheBoss.com 2009 Finals!

    Voting is open each Saturday, beginning after the live show (about 6 p.m. Central Time) and runs through noon the following Saturday. We will eliminate songs at the bottom of the contest according to the schedule below, and then we’ll pay tribute to the Number One Song during America’s newest New Year’s Day Tradition: the Hossey Finals Show beginning at 2 p.m. Central Jan. 1.

    Early this year, Scott's song "Stop" (featuring Robin Wilson on vocals) came in 3rd place in the Hossey Music Award January Contest. Click here to vote for "Stop" in the Hossey Music Award Song Voting Contest 2009 Finals. You can listen to "Stop" at myspace.com/scottjohnson.

    11/24/2009

  • Robin Performs at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center in Denver

    Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center in Denver hosts Robin Wilson from the Gin Blossoms to promote a bone marrow donor drive.



    10/19/2009

  • Gin Blossoms on Twitter!

    The Gin Blossoms are on Twitter, so feel free to "follow us" at twitter.com/ginblossoms. Scott posted a tweet, feel free to retweet it and future tweets. Also, let your "followers" know there will be a NEW Gin Blossoms record in the near future!

    10/5/2009

  • Scott & Troy at The Vig 10/7

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    9/29/2009

  • Jesse Is Currently Working on a NEW Solo Album!

    A follow-up to Jesse's debut solo record, Tunes Young People Will Enjoy, is currently in the works! There is no release date set in stone yet, but do stay tuned to our online pages/website for news on that...

  • Robin Started His "Kilimanjaro Rocks" Climb Already!

    You can keep up with the progress of his climb by reading LOVEHOPESTRENGTH's "Kilimanjaro Rocks" blog here.

    9/2/2009

  • Robin in PHILLY ROCKS

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    When: Thursday, September 10, 2009, 8:00 pm Where: The Field House (1150 Filbert Street Philadelphia, PA) What: A legendary concert featuring members of The Gin Blossoms, Squeeze, The Alarm, Fixx, Gene Loves Jezebel and Nick Harper. Hosted By: WMMR’s Matt Cord

    More information and details can be found here.

    Read here regarding Robin's involvement with the Love Hope Strength Foundation.

    8/30/2009

  • Recent Studio Pictures Are Up!

    Recent studio pictures at Uranus Recording of Tempe (Robin's studio) have been uploaded here and hi-res versions can be found here. Click twice on the picture to view the hi-res version.

    Happy viewing!

    7/29/2009

  • Scott & Troy at Darwin's Waiting Room Bar & Grill 8/4 & 8/25

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    7/21/2009

  • 7/24 Show Canceled

    PLEASE TAKE NOTE this show has been canceled - 7/24: Riverstar Sports & Entertainment Complex - Cincinnati, OH

    7/18/2009

  • More News From Scott Regarding New Material/Album

    Another update from Scott: "Hey guys, As I said before, we've been really working hard on the new album/material at Uranus (Robin's studio). This past week, we've been working on a song (well just the vocals) called 'Going to California.' It's an upbeat tune written by Robin and I...hopefully you guys will dig it." Keep on the lookout for more updates (on new material) from Scott!

    7/3/2009

  • Scott Gives a Tidbit About New Material/Album

    From Scott: "Hey everyone, We are currently in the studio now and for the past couple of days we've been doing some guitar tracks. A song we've been working on is called "Somethin' Real."

    There you have it folks....stay tuned to our pages for more news/tidbits regarding the new album!

    Click here to see an archive of the "News Updates"]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:05:02 -0800 http://virb.com/ginblossoms/posts/text/6600525 Media/Press Section http://virb.com/ginblossoms/posts/text/5950619 "Gin Blossoms go acoustic in Connecticut" by Keith Loria of The Stamford Times. Click here to read. (11/05/2009)
  • "Scotty Johnson from Gin Blossoms" interview with Danny Hauger of Titan Talk. (9/22/2009)
    Interview with Scotty Johnson, lead guitarist of the awesome alternative band, The Gin Blossoms.
    Right click "Save As" or "Save Link As" here if you want to download the mp3 file of the interview.
  • Robin on Preston & Steve on 93.3 WMMR:Everything That Rocks in Philadelphia, PA (9/2009)
    Robin sings "Hey Jealousy" in-studio with Preston & Steve on 93.3 WMMR.

    Pictures of the performance/interview can be viewed here
  • "Gin Blossoms no longer 'Miserable'" by Julio Diaz of Pensacola News Journal. Click here to read. (8/28/2009).
  • "Gin Blossom-ing" by Megan Gloss of The Telegraph Herald. Click here to read. (8/14/2009).
  • "Gin Blossoms fill gorge with melodic alt rock" by Joe Sweeney of The Buffalo News. Click here to read. (8/13/2009).
  • "Variety of bands set to perform at Union Centre Blvd. Bash" by Richard O. Jones of JournalNews. Click here to read. (8/11/2009).
  • "Gin Blossoms: A 'nose' for good music" by Melanie Vanderveer of the Pocono Record. Click here to read. (7/17/2009).
  • "HEY, GIN BLOSSOMS" by Andrea Nealon of The Free Lance-Star. Click here to read. (5/14/2009).
  • "SunFest Diaries: Best of the Fest" by Leslie Gray Streeter of The Palm Beach Post/pbpulse.com. (5/4/2009).
    BEST PERFORMANCE THAT WASN’T BETTYE LAVETTE: Robin Wilson of the Gin Blossoms, whose voice is unchanged all these years later, and not only brought back the beautiful self-indulgence of my 20s, but was the host with the most. He greeted his family members, many of whom were in the audience (”Hey, Uncle Larry!”), as well as a dude dressed as a chicken (”Thank you, Chicken, for all you’ve done for us these many years.”) His energy was infectious, as he frequently jumped into the audience and up onto the drum set to play the cymbals with his tambourine. My 90s crush was reignited for at least an hour. But everything is cool, until I hear it from you!
  • Scott in "Mark Tarbell's Phoenix Dream Day" from GreaterPhoenixCVB (4/9/2009)

  • "New wonderful experience Success is sweeter the second time around for the Gin Blossoms" by Bill Locey of Ventura County Star. Click here to read. (4/3/2009)
  • "Gin Blossoms help a worthy cause" on FOX 10 News. (4/2/2009)
    Click here to view. A free concert was held in the valley on Thursday night and it featured the Gin Blossoms. FOX 10's Yetta Gibson explains why this concert for a good cause.
  • "Gin Blossoms Jesse Valenzuela" by Shawna Ortega of SONGFACTS. Click here to read. (3/19/2009).
  • Gin Blossoms @ Sundance 2009 on palestra.net/music. (1/17/2009)
    For those not in the know, Gin Blossoms are back together. The Tempe band with the mult- platinum past spent some quality time with Palestra.net's Julie Garcia.

    *The above link at palestra.net/music has a high quality version of the interview.
  • "Gin Blossoms 'really seem to shine' in movies" by Pat Reavy of Deseret News. Click here to read. (1/15/2009).
  • "Best of 2008: Scott Johnson" at EDGEMUSIC. (12/26/2008)
    We continue our coverage of the best 2008 had to offer. This time, we are joined by Scott Johnson, guitarist for past EdgeMusic winner Gin Blossoms (April 13 - 20, 2008). Scott Johnson happens to be one of the only two people that take care of Gin Blossoms' MySpace page.
    Paul Weller - 22 Dreams British Sea Power - Do You Like Rock Music? Duffy (October 5 - 12, 2008) - Rockferry Aimee Mann - @%&! Smilers Jenny Lewis - Acid Tongue Portishead - Third Old 97's - Blame It On Gravity Jakob Dylan - Seeing Things Counting Crows - Sturday Nights & Sunday Mornings Ray LaMontagne - Gossip in the Grain Elvis Costello - Momofuku
  • "Gin Blossoms back to its records" by Tom Harrison of The Province. Click here to read. (11/13/2008).
  • edge tv (theedge1039.com) cribs with Robin Wilson from the Gin Blossoms (10/10/2008)
    edge tv cribs does a special cribs episode with Robin Wilson from the Gin Blossoms at his Recording Studio formerly his bands practice studio.

  • "Memories flood back as Gin Blossoms pour out ’90s hits" by Jeremy Henderson of Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Click here to read. (9/26/2008)
  • "Gin Blossoms rock Gaithersburg" by Patricia Murret of The Gazette. Click here to read. (9/24/2008)
  • "Wine and rock: A perfect pairing" by Allison Duck of Las Vegas Weekly. Click here to read. (9/22/2008)
  • "Food, fun and famous folks" by Chris Slattery of The Gazette. Click here to read. (9/17/2008).
  • "Gin Blossoms bloom on Palmer's stage" by J.J. Harrier of Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman. Click here to read. (8/8/2008)
  • Robin on Janet & Nick on Kiss 98.5 in Buffalo NY (7/24/2008)
    Robin sings "Hey Jealousy" in-studio with Janet & Nick on Kiss 98.5.

  • "Radio keeps fans in tune with Gin Blossoms" by Christina Fuoco-Karasinski of The Flint Journal. Click here to read. (7/2/2008).
  • "11 Questions with...Jesse Valenzuela" on Oscar Wednesday blog. Click here to read. (6/18/2008).
  • "Gin Blossoms guitarist finds band's reunion a bit surreal" by Eric Cook of Kalamazoo Gazette. Click here to read it. (6/4/2008).
  • "The Gin Blossoms, Showing No Signs of Slowing Down" by Rob Nagy of Phoenixville Files. Click here to read it. (5/27/2008).
  • "Gin Blossoms expand repertoire but retain band's classic sound" by Steven Uhles of Augusta Chronicle. Click here to read it. (5/23/2008).
  • "Scott Johnson of Gin Blossoms" by Michael Wiles of bmore Live. Click here to read.
  • "Gin Blossoms had their time in the limelight, and now, they want it back" by Jonathan Foerster of Naples Daily News. Click here to read. (3/31/2008).
  • "Hometown Heroes and Rookie Rockers at Tempe Music Festival" by Sarah Ventre of the Phoenix New Times. (3/31/2008)
    Another homecoming at the festival was that of the Gin Blossoms. While the crowds here will follow them down as far as they can, Phoenicians only get the opportunity to experience the band in their entirety about once a year at Tempe Music Festival.
    They played material off of their newest album "Major Lodge Victory," but the crowd just couldn't get enough of their classics. Since they came up in downtown Tempe, playing at places like Long Wong's and Chuy's, there's a certain sense of hometown pride when they come back. Watching them against the backdrop of the lit up Mill Ave. bridge is a nostalgic reminder of their roots which they've never once denied.
    Lead singer Robin Wilson made a point of mentioning that guitarist Jesse Valenzuela is from Scottsdale, bassist Bill Leen is from Apache Junction and guitarist Scotty Johnson is an SCC grad. Wilson grew up in Tempe.
    At one point towards the end of the show, Wilson came out onto the catwalk, held the microphone out to the adoring fans, and said, "Do you hear this? It's the sound of Tempe, Arizona."
    Perhaps even more touching was Wilson's preface to the song "Hey Jealousy" nearing the close of their performance. Wilson declared that the song would be dedicated to the following people and then promptly named a two-page list of bands that helped form and shape what we recognize as Arizona music. The list spanned decades of bands, and included some of the more famous names like Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers while also mentioning some more obscure ones like Sugar High and Fish Karma.
  • "Fergie closes Tempe Music Fest with "Fergalicious" bang" by Chris Hansen Orf of GetOut AZ. (3/30/2008).
    Before the hip/hop pop onslaught from Fergie, two of the greatest ever Valley bands, Gin Blossoms and Meat Puppets, took turns on the mainstage. The Gin Blossoms — who honed their patented "Tempe Sound" (the jangle of The Byrds mixed with the energy of The Replacements) just down the road from Tempe Beach Park at the now-defunct club Long Wong's — played a tight set of their best known tunes, including the hits "Hey Jealousy," "Found Out About You" and "Allison Road" from their breakthrough 1992 disc, "New Miserable Experience," Also on the set: "Follow You Down," from 1996's "Congratulations, I'm Sorry" and "Learning the Hard Way," from 2006's "Major Lodge Victory."
  • "Fergie underwhelms at Tempe Music Festival" by Larry Rodgers of The Arizona Republic. (3/29/2008)
    It's amazing how live performance can be the great equalizer for artists of both huge and lesser statures. On Saturday, the second day of the Tempe Music Festival, many in attendance were anticipating that the headlining performance of Fergie would be a fitting climax to the well-run event. Likewise, some veterans of the Arizona music scene were no doubt ho-humming the prospect of Tempe's Gin Blossoms taking the stage before Fergie (real name: Stacy Ferguson). But the Gin Blossoms, a band whose heyday was a decade ago, ended up outperforming an underwhelming Fergie and her band (as well as her piped-in backing vocals and perhaps other pre-recorded instrumentation). Gin Blossoms front man Robin Wilson seemed truly excited to be playng before thousands of his native fans, while Fergie appeared to be going through the motions and eager to get back to her home in Los Angeles..... The Gin Blossoms, on the other hand, wowed the crowd with a tight set of the pop-heavy rock that made them national stars. Their fortunes have cooled since then, and they've been known to play the casino circuit, but the Gin Blossoms attacked their set with enthusiasm. The band nailed all its high-profile songs, including "Found Out About You," "Allison Road" and "Hey Jealousy." Wilson was in fine voice, and guitarist Scotty Johnson laid down some strong leads. Rhythm guitarist Jesse Valenzuela had a wide grin for much of the night. "This is world-class," Wilson said of the festival as he gazed out over the crowd. He later walked along a barricade in front of the stage and high-fived fans as he sang "Hey Jealousy." In true hometown-hero fashion, the band wrapped up its set with Wilson dedicating it to a long list of acts with Arizona roots, including Flathead, Alice Cooper, Dead Hot Workshop, Hans Olson, Zen Lunatics, the Pistoleros, Jimmy Eat World and the Meat Puppets.
  • "Blogging the 2008 Tempe Music Festival" by Chris Hansen Orf of GetOut AZ. (3/29/2008)
    I spoke with Robin Wilson of the Gin Blossoms backstage (he's a big Puppets fan) and Robin was very excited to play the fest for the second year in a row in the town that made them famous. They used to play Long Wong's down on 7th and Mill in the early '90s before "New Miserable Experience" broke the band nationally in 1992.
  • "New Miserable Interview: Gin Blossoms Frontman Robin Wilson" by Matt Okie of identitytheory.com. Click here to read. (3/19/2008)
    Right click "Save As" or "Save Link As" here if you want to download the mp3 file of the interview.
  • Radio Alice 97.3 presents "Gin Blossoms Interview" (1/16/2008)
    Gin Blossoms Interview at Alice's Now and Zen Fest 2007.
  • "Tripodder.com interviews a Gin Blossom" with Tom Fischer of Tripodder.com. (1/13/2008)
    Tom interviews lead vocalist Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms. Robin talks about the 20th anniversary of Gin Blossoms, their new material, his Uranus Recordings studio and more.
    Right click "Save As" or "Save Link As" here if you want to download the mp3 file of the interview.
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