Gin Blossoms

Gin Blossoms, an alternative rock band formed in Tempe, Arizona, achieved prominence with their multi-platinum albums and charting singles. After the release of their quadruple-platinum album New Miserable Experience in 1992, Gin Blossoms solidified their status as a seminal alternative rock band, building on an early career that began with their formation in 1987 and swift rise to recognition through frequent touring in Phoenix, Arizona. The band, which saw initial lineup adjustments leading to Robin Wilson taking over lead vocals and Jesse Valenzuela shifting to rhythm guitar, released their independent full-length album, ‘Dusted,’ in December 1989. Following its success, Gin Blossoms signed with A&M Records, releasing the EP ‘Up and Crumbling’ before their landmark breakthrough.

New Miserable Experience marked a significant turning point, despite internal challenges. The album achieved quadruple platinum status, propelled by the lead single ‘Hey Jealousy,’ penned by founding member Doug Hopkins, which became a Top 25 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 4 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Tracks in 1993. Another of Hopkins’ compositions, ‘Found Out About You,’ also hit No.

In 2012, Gin Blossoms joined the popular Summerland Tour, playing to audiences across the US. After further lineup changes, they released their sixth studio album, ‘Mixed Reality,’ in 2018. Gin Blossoms continued their active touring schedule in 2019, embarking on a co-headlining tour with Collective Soul. In 2022, the band announced a tour to commemorate the 30th anniversary of their seminal album, New Miserable Experience, further cementing their enduring legacy in alternative rock.