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The Gin Blossoms are an alternative rock band formed in 1987, in Tempe, Arizona. They took their name from a photo of W.C. Fields which bore the caption "W.C. Fields with gin blossoms," referring to the actor's gin-ravaged nose. 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. 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. Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Incorporated November 29, 1894 Government  - Mayor Hugh Hallman Area  - City  39. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Alternative music redirects here. ... Power pop is a long-standing musical genre that draws its inspiration from 1960s British and American pop music. ... Jangle pop is a musical genre that began in United States during the middle of the 1960s, combining angular, chiming guitars and power pop structures. ... Post-grunge is a subgenre of Alternative rock that emerged in the early 1990s as a derivative of grunge music. ... This article is about the year 1987. ... For the band, see 1997 (band). ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... In the music industry, a record label can be a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... A&M redirects here. ... Hybrid Recordings LLC is a record label that is a division of Metropolitan Talent, Inc. ... Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers is a rock band from Arizona, USA. After the demise of The Refreshments, a semi-successful rock band of the 1990s whose top radio hit was Banditos, former frontman Roger Clyne and drummer PH Naffah began to form a new band, that would be... The Refreshments was a rock band from Arizona. ... This article is about the rock band. ... Musical collaboration between Gin Blossoms vocalist Robin Wilson and composer/producer Steve French formally of brit/pop band Starclub. ... Jesse Valenzuela was the original vocalist of the alternative rock band Gin Blossoms when it was formed in 1987. ... Jesse Valenzuela 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. ... Robin Wilson replaced Richard Taylor as guitarist of alternative rock band Gin Blossoms (from Tempe, Arizona) in 1988, but switched places early on with vocalist Jesse Valenzuela. ... Douglas Hopkins (April 11, 1961–December 5, 1993) was an American musician and songwriter from Tempe, Arizona. ... The original drummer for the alternative rock band Gin Blossoms when the group was formed in 1987, Chris McCann was replaced by Dan Henzerling the next year, before the release of the groups first album. ... Phillip Rhodes was a the 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 (IPA: ) is a common but often misunderstood condition that is estimated to affect over 45 million people worldwide. ... Alternative music redirects here. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Incorporated November 29, 1894 Government  - Mayor Hugh Hallman Area  - City  39. ... W. C. Fields (January 29, 1880 - December 25, 1946) was an American comedian and actor. ... Rosacea (IPA: ) is a common but often misunderstood condition that is estimated to affect over 45 million people worldwide. ... Not to be confused with The Birds (band). ... Thomas Earl Tom Petty (born October 20, 1950) is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. ... For the band, see 1990s (band). ... 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. ...

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. During their early years, the Gin Blossoms became well-known locally around their hometown of Tempe, Arizona. With the band's frequent touring and resulting increase in popularity, the Blossoms also independently recorded their first full-length album, Dusted. Douglas 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. ... Jesse Valenzuela 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. ... The original drummer for the alternative rock band Gin Blossoms when the group was formed in 1987, Chris McCann was replaced by Dan Henzerling the next year, before the release of the groups first album. ... Dan Henzerling briefly served as drummer for the Tempe, Arizona based alternative rock band Gin Blossoms. ... Robin Wilson replaced Richard Taylor as guitarist of alternative rock band Gin Blossoms (from Tempe, Arizona) in 1988, but switched places early on with vocalist Jesse Valenzuela. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Incorporated November 29, 1894 Government  - Mayor Hugh Hallman Area  - City  39. ... Dusted is the first album by pop rock band the Gin Blossoms. ...

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. After being signed with A&M Records, the band began to work on their debut album. 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. Unfortunately, the Gin Blossoms had yet to face their most trying times as a band. Phillip Rhodes was a the drummer for the alternative rock band Gin Blossoms during the late 1980s and the 1990s. ... A&M redirects here. ... Up and Crumbling is an EP released by pop rock band the Gin Blossoms on October 8, 1991. ...

The Gin Blossoms named their debut album New Miserable Experience as a reflection of their relatively unpleasant new experience of life in a band. 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. It reached #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Their second major album, almost entitled "Sophomore Jinx"^{[citation needed]} was released in 1996 under the title, Congratulations… I'm Sorry. The album was met with mixed reviews, despite yielding the top ten hit "Follow You Down," which also reached #9 on the Hot 100. New Miserable Experience is the breakthrough album by pop-rock band the Gin Blossoms, released on August 4, 1992 (see 1992 in music). ... Empire Records is a 1995 dramedy about a group of record store employees. ... In film formats, the soundtrack is the physical area of the film which records the synchronized sound. ... “Hot 100” redirects here. ... Congratulations… Im Sorry, was released in 1996 by A&M records and is the Gin Blossoms follow-up album to the successful New Miserable Experience. ...

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. 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. This article is about the rock band. ... Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Incorporated November 29, 1894 Government  - Mayor Hugh Hallman Area  - City  39. ...

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. 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."^[1] Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers is a rock band from Arizona, USA. After the demise of The Refreshments, a semi-successful rock band of the 1990s whose top radio hit was Banditos, former frontman Roger Clyne and drummer PH Naffah began to form a new band, that would be...

In preparation to the band's official reunion show, Rhodes suffered a meltdown due to his ongoing battle with alcohol^[2]. 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. 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. dada is a three piece rock band that hails from California (U.S.A.). The band is made up of Michael Gurley (Guitar/Co-Lead Vocals), Joie Calio (Bass/Co-Lead Vocals) and Phil Leavitt (Drums). ...

The band's latest album, Major Lodge Victory, was originally recorded at Robin Wilson's Mayberry Studios in Tempe. 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. Major Lodge Victory was released by Hybrid Recordings on August 8, 2006, and "Learning the Hard Way" was the first single. Major Lodge Victory debuted at number 159 on the Billboard 200 album chart. This was the first time the Gin Blossoms had appeared on the Billboard 200 chart in 10 years, one month, and two weeks [1]. Gin Blossoms had last appeared on the chart during the week of July 13, 1996, with their previous album, Congratulations… I'm Sorry. Since reuniting, the band has toured at various locations across the United States. Major Lodge Victory is the fourth full-length album by pop rock band the Gin Blossoms. ... Ardent Studios is the Memphis studio where albums released by Ardent Records and many other recording labels are recorded. ... For other uses, see Memphis (disambiguation). ... Big Star is an American rock and roll band of the early 1970s whose work is often cited as a prime example of power pop. ... For other uses, see The Replacements (disambiguation). ... Hybrid Recordings LLC is a record label that is a division of Metropolitan Talent, Inc. ... is the 220th day of the year (221st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Major Lodge Victory is the fourth full-length album by pop rock band the Gin Blossoms. ... Congratulations… Im Sorry, was released in 1996 by A&M records and is the Gin Blossoms follow-up album to the successful New Miserable Experience. ...

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. 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. Location in Maricopa County and the state of Arizona Coordinates: Country United States State Arizona Counties Maricopa Incorporated November 29, 1894 Government  - Mayor Hugh Hallman Area  - City  39. ...

A list of their tour dates and locations can be found on the band's website and myspace pages [2].

Discography

Full-Lengths:

• Dusted (1989)
• New Miserable Experience (August 4, 1992) US #30; 4x Platinum
• Congratulations… I'm Sorry (February 13, 1996) US #10; Platinum
• Major Lodge Victory (August 8, 2006) US #159

EPs: Dusted is the first album by pop rock band the Gin Blossoms. ... 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… Im Sorry, was released in 1996 by A&M records and is the Gin Blossoms follow-up album to the successful New Miserable Experience. ... Major Lodge Victory is the fourth full-length album by pop rock band the Gin Blossoms. ... // Extended play (EP) is the name typically given to vinyl records or CDs which contain more than one single but are too short to qualify as albums. ...

• Up and Crumbling (1991)
• Shut Up and Smoke (1994)

Compilations: Up and Crumbling is an EP released by pop 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) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ...

• Outside Looking In: The Best of the Gin Blossoms (October 19, 1999)
• New Miserable Experience - Deluxe Edition (2 CD Boxset) (2002)
• 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Gin Blossoms (2003)

Soundtracks: Also see: 2002 (number). ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• Wayne's World 2 Track: Idiot Summer (1993)
• Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved Track: Christine Sixteen (1994)
• Speed Track: Soul Deep (1994)
• Empire Records Track: 'Til I Hear It From You (1995)
• To The Extreme: America's Fast Track To Rock Track: My Car (2003)
• How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days Track: Follow You Down (2003)
• Big Star, Small World Track: Back Of A Car (2006)

DVDs: Waynes World 2 is a 1993 comedy film starring Mike Myers and Dana Carvey as hosts of a cable access television show from Aurora, Illinois. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... Speed is a 1994 American action film directed by Jan de Bont set in Los Angeles. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... Empire Records is a 1995 dramedy about a group of record store employees. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is an American 2003 motion picture. ... 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 (2003)
• 20th Century Masters - The Best of Gin Blossoms (2004)

The name of a Gin Blossoms song, Just South of Nowhere is 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. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Singles

“Hot 100” redirects here. ... The Mainstream Rock Tracks chart is a ranking in Billboard magazine of the most-played songs on mainstream rock radio stations, a category that includes stations that play primarily rock music but are not modern rock (that is, alternative) stations, which are counted in the Modern Rock Tracks chart. ... Modern Rock Tracks is a music chart in the United States that has appeared in Billboard magazine since September 10, 1988. ... Adult contemporary music, frequently abbreciated to just AC, is a type of radio format that plays mainstream and pop music, without hip-hop or rap since, as per the name, it is geared more towards adults than teens. ... See also: 1993 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1993 Record labels established in 1993 // Date Unknown- Christian Rock label Tooth and Nail Records is formed. ... New Miserable Experience is the breakthrough album by pop-rock band the Gin Blossoms, released on August 4, 1992 (see 1992 in music). ... See also: 1993 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1993 Record labels established in 1993 // Date Unknown- Christian Rock label Tooth and Nail Records is formed. ... Hey Jealousy is a jangle pop song by the Gin Blossoms from their 1992 album New Miserable Experience. ... See also: 1994 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1994 Record labels established in 1994 // January 29 - The Supremes Mary Wilson is injured when her jeep hits a freeway median and flips over just outside of Los Angeles, California. ... See also: 1994 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1994 Record labels established in 1994 // January 29 - The Supremes Mary Wilson is injured when her jeep hits a freeway median and flips over just outside of Los Angeles, California. ... Found Out About You is the fourth single from Gin Blossoms debut album New Miserable Experience. ... See also: 1994 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1994 Record labels established in 1994 // January 29 - The Supremes Mary Wilson is injured when her jeep hits a freeway median and flips over just outside of Los Angeles, California. ... See also: 1995 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1995 Record labels established in 1995 January 1 - Debut album Sixteen Stone by Bush hits #4 on the Billboard 200 a post grunge success January 18 - Jerry Garcia wrecks his rented BMW into a guard rail near Mill Valley, California. ... Empire Records is a 1995 dramedy about a group of record store employees. ... See also: 1996 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1996 Record labels established in 1996 January - two teenagers, Nicholaus McDonald and Brian Bassett, aged 18 and 16 respectively, murdered Bassetts parents and younger brother in McCleary. ... See also: 1996 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1996 Record labels established in 1996 January - two teenagers, Nicholaus McDonald and Brian Bassett, aged 18 and 16 respectively, murdered Bassetts parents and younger brother in McCleary. ... See also: 1996 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1996 Record labels established in 1996 January - two teenagers, Nicholaus McDonald and Brian Bassett, aged 18 and 16 respectively, murdered Bassetts parents and younger brother in McCleary. ... See also: 2006 in British music Musical groups established in 2006 Record labels established in 2006 // January – James Nicholl, drummer of Pay*Ola became ill and was admitted to hospital. ... See also: 2006 in British music Musical groups established in 2006 Record labels established in 2006 // January – James Nicholl, drummer of Pay*Ola became ill and was admitted to hospital. ... Long Time Gone is a country song by Darrell Scott and Tim OBrien, from their 2000 album Real Time. ...

External links

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• Gin Blossoms MySpace Page
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• Gin Blossoms Virb Page
• Scott Johnson's MySpace Page
• Scott Johnson's PureVolume Page
• Scott Johnson's Virb Page
• Official Gin Blossoms Home Page
• Major Lodge Victory Minisite
• Unofficial Gin Blossoms Home Page
• Gin Blossoms collection at the Internet Archive's live music archive
• The Gin Mill Forum
• Gin Blossoms career on A&M Records with gallery, international discography
• Allison Road on Google Maps

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References

1. ^ "Band" The Gin Blossoms' official web site Retrieved August 19, 2007
2. ^ 2002, personal interview, Phillip Rhodes
3. ^ id