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Biography
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.
Their latest album, No Chocolate Cake, will be released on September 28th.
General Info
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Genre: Alternative / Pop / Rock
Location Tempe, Arizona, Un
Profile Views: 1895148
Last Login: 5/29/2012
Member Since 4/13/2005
Website www.ginblossoms.net
Record Label 429 Records
Type of Label Indie
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Bio
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... Their latest album, ..No Chocolate Cake.., will be released on September 28th... -
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SUMMERLAND TOUR 2012!
..Tour dates/info can be found at ginblossoms.net. VIP upgrades & packages are available at ginblossomslive.com.
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Summerland 2012 in less than a month and GBs VIP upgrades & packages are available! http://lnk.ms/c0rm7
Events : Gin Blossoms…
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On this Memorial Day, let's give thanks to all the men & women who have served and continue to serve our country.
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In Farmers Branch, TX tonight playing Liberty Fest http://lnk.ms/c7nGw
Farmers Branch Liberty Fest 2012 is a patriotic tribute to our country and the men and women who serve her. This family friendly free event features concerts by Styx and special guest Gin Blossoms.
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We're at Festival in the Park today! http://lnk.ms/5rc1d
Festival in the Park - Roanoke, Virginia
Festival in the Park is Roanoke VA's legacy festival held annually over Memorial Day weekend. A collaboration and showcase for our community's creativity, arts and music.
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It's Jesse's birthday today!
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- Susie7 days ago
Happy Birthday Jesse ♥
- Betsy7 days ago
happy birthday Jesse!
- broken leg1 month ago
really enjoying your songs at the mo, paul
- Jules Webster2 months ago
Theres a silent video of me playing keyboard on my page. The reason there is no sound is cuz something went wrong during the uploading process. I will post a new video With Sound as soon as I get over this cold.
- Jules Webster3 months ago
I brought ur tamborine 2 my health class, & I got a B on my exame. Thanks. ;-)
Ps. If the smashing Pumpkins happen 2 read this, I want 2 play keyboard 4 u guys. - vincent sprague3 months ago
It was great hang out and see everybody in good spirits after the show Saturday night at the AZ Best Fest. You know what the best thing about the longevity of the Gin Blossoms is that a lot of the local bands from the '80's, Surgical Steel, Rip n' Tear, Kasier, GAD, and Killer Pussy to name a few have done reunions, you as a band except for a brief hiatus have stuck together. God forbid you break up tomorrow you would be doing your 20-30 year reunion in the '30's at the earliest!!......lol
- Some4 months ago
Successful New Year of 2012 May the stars fulfil your greatest wishes,
- Betsy4 months ago
Please come to PA, NY, NJ or somehwere close soon :-)
- Shireen4 months ago
Happy New Year Gin Blossoms! Thanks for making 2011 a memorable year for me. May 2012 bring you continued success. Keep on rocking and making great music! Peace and Love :D
- Jules Webster5 months ago
Dont worry, its still the same old Quitter, just under a different name. I now have 2 myspace pages just cuz I can.
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