Who are Gin Blossoms?

Gin Blossoms is an American rock band formed in 1987 in Tempe, Arizona. The band's original lineup consisted of Jesse Valenzuela (lead vocals and guitar), Scotty Johnson (guitar and backing vocals), Bill Leen (bass guitar), Robin Wilson (vocals and percussion) and Phillip Rhodes (drums).

History

Gin Blossoms rose to fame in the early 1990s with their multi-platinum album 'New Miserable Experience', which featured the hit single 'Hey Jealousy'. The album was certified 4x Platinum and reached number 23 on the Billboard 200 chart. The band released three more studio albums over the years: 'Congratulations I'm Sorry' (1996), 'Major Lodge Victory' (2006) and 'No Chocolate Cake' (2010).

Awards and Nominations

The band has been nominated for several awards over the years including a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for their song 'Hey Jealousy'. The band also won an ASCAP Pop Music Award for Most Performed Song for their hit single 'Follow You Down'.

Discography

Gin Blossoms has released five studio albums throughout their career: 'New Miserable Experience' (1992), 'Congratulations I'm Sorry' (1996), 'Major Lodge Victory' (2006), 'No Chocolate Cake' (2010) and 'Mixed Reality' (2018). They have also released several compilation albums, live albums and EPs. The band's most popular singles include 'Follow You Down', 'Til I Hear It From You', 'As Long As It Matters' and 'Found Out About You'.

Members

The current lineup of Gin Blossoms consists of Jesse Valenzuela (lead vocals and guitar), Scotty Johnson (guitar and backing vocals), Bill Leen (bass guitar) and Robin Wilson (vocals and percussion). Phillip Rhodes left the band in 1993.}