articles & interviews

These articles are all copyrighted by the publications where they originally appeared, and are for personal, non-commercial use only. Some of the ones we don't have that you might want to dig up on your own are:


Post-reunion articles

"Distilled Gin" -- Phoenix New Times
An interview with Robin Wilson about the Gin Blossoms’ breakup, his other projects, and the Blossoms’ impending reunion (Dec. 27, 2001).


"Gin Blossoms Reunite, to Perform New Year’s Eve" -- Arizona Republic
An article about the reunion and New Year’s Eve show, including an interview with Scott Johnson (Dec. 21, 2001).


Post-breakup articles

"In ’n’ Out -- The Gas Giants split" -- Phoenix New Times
The Gas Giants' "indefinite hiatus" (June 21, 2001).


"Group Efforts -- Make-ups, breakups and other local band gossip abound" -- New Times
Rumors of a Gin Blossoms reunion and re-release of "Dusted" (April 19, 2001).


"’Toonsmiths" -- New Times
Robin Wilson talks about the release of the Poppin Wheelies CD (Nov. 23, 2000).


"Treading in the Ether" -- Phoenix New Times
Robin Wilson on the Gas Giants' success and the "Uranus Presents" local compilation (May 11, 2000).


"So You Want to be a Rock ’n’ Roll Star" -- Phoenix New Times
Great, in-depth article about Robin Wilson’s struggles with the Gas Giants and some Gin Blossoms history (Oct. 21, 1999).


"Phoenix Bash To Ring In New Year With A Bang" -- Arizona Republic
New Year's Eve Gin Blossoms reunion concert (Sept. 16, 1999).


"Gin Blossoms To Re-Sprout On New Year's Eve" -- Launch
More on reunion concert (Aug. 13, 1999).


"Hey Anthology" -- New Times
The Gin Blossoms' greatest hits CD (Sept. 16, 1999).


Gas Giants press release (Aug. 12, 1999).


Gas Giants press release (July 20, 1999).


"Universal Greed" -- New Times
How Universal Studios Inc.'s acquisition of PolyGram (A&M Records' parent company) will adversely affect the music industry (Jan. 21, 1999).


"Rock 'N' Rebirth: Pharoahs 2000" -- Las Vegas Sun
Article about the Pharoahs (Jan. 14, 1999).


"Massive Music Merger" -- Get Out
Another article on the PolyGram merger, and how it will specifically affect bands like the Pharoahs and Low Watts (Dec. 24, 1998).


"Life After Death." -- Phoenix New Times
An extremely thorough look back at Doug Hopkins' life and bands (Dec. 9, 1998).


"Fizzy, Fuzzy, Big And Twangy." -- Phoenix New Times
The Peacemakers (Oct. 15, 1998).


"New Rulers -- Pharoahs inherit status as Tempe-rock royalty" -- Arizona Republic
The Pharoahs (Oct. 15, 1998).


"Off The Backburner" -- The Memphis Flyer
The recording of the Pharoahs' deubut album (May 7, 1998).


"The Low Watts: A Light At The End Of The Gin Blossoms' Tunnel" -- Get Out
An interview with Jesse about the Blossoms' breakup and his new band (July 1997).


General articles and interviews

Pepsi Live chat transcript (Jan. 15, 1997)


"Blasphemous Rumors." -- Phoenix New Times
Blossoms breakup rumors (Oct. 3, 1996).


Transcript -- America Online
An online interview with Robin Wilson during a USO show in Bosnia (July 4, 1996).


"Heavy Pedal" -- Details
Short article about the band (May 1996).


"Slow Gin Fizz" -- Phoenix New Times
Review of Congratulations I'm Sorry (March 21, 1996).


"The Little Band That Wouldn't Give Up." -- Albuquerque Tribune
Short interview with Robin and Jesse from about "Congratulations, I'm Sorry" and their hard-earned success (Feb. 22, 1996).


Transcript of interactive interview -- Rockline (Feb. 12, 1996)


"Gin Blossoms Cultivate Fan Base--2nd A&M Set to Get Back-to-Basics Tack." -- Billboard
The success of New Miserable Experience and the plans for Congratulations I'm Sorry (Jan. 27, 1996).


Review of the 11/5/95 show at the Arizona State Fair
By our "Tempe correspondent," Don Price. Dead Hot Workshop and The Refreshments also played.


"Gin Blossoms please crowd of 12,000 at Mid-South Fair" -- Memphis Commercial Appeal
Account of the show at the Mid-South Fair in Memphis (Sept. 29, 1995).


"The Gradual Blossoming Of An Unfashionable Band." -- ASCAP website A really interesting article about the marketing plan behind the success of NME (1994?).


"A Shot of Gin." -- Faces Magazine
A great interview with Phillip (Dec. 1994).


"A Blossom Spills the Beans" -- Phoenix New Times
Robin Wilson on success, songwriting and personal water craft (Oct. 27, 1994).


"Lead Singer of the Gin Blossoms Down-to-Earth" -- The Lariat
Funny little interview with Robin from a paper in Texas (Sept. 1994).


"Update" -- Modern Drummer
Short interview with Phillip (Sept. 1994).


"The Gin Blossoms' A&M Singles Won't Fall Away" -- Billboard
The staying power of the Hey Jealousy single (July 30, 1994).


The Gin Blossoms Fan Network newsletters -- Go Figure (March/April 1994 and July/August 1994).


"Gin Talk" and "Misery Loves Company" -- The Cornell Daily Sun
Interview with Phillip and concert review (Apr. 21, 1994).


"Haunted By Success" -- People Magazine
The effect of Doug's suicide on the band (Apr. 4, 1994).


"Gin Blossoms" -- Review Monthly
Interview with Robin, mostly about the history of the band (April 1994).


"Success... And Now What?" -- The Music Paper
A great interview with Jesse about the pressure of being the next big thing (April 1994).


"Valley favorites relax with 'Swaffords U.K.'" -- Tempe (?) Tribune
Interview with Robin about his cover band (April 1994).


"Ex-Blossom Dies: Songwriter, Hopkins, 32, commits suicide after battle with alcohol" -- Rolling Stone
Doug's suicide (Feb. 10, 1994).


"Remembering Doug Hopkins" -- Phoenix New Times
(Dec. 8, 1993).


"Gin Blossoms founder lost 10-year fight against demons" -- Phoenix Gazette
(Dec. 7, 1993).


"Ex-Gin Blossom takes own life" -- Arizona Republic
(Dec. 7, 1993).


"Gin Blossoms Bloom on A&M" -- Billboard
The success of New Miserable Experience (July 31, 1993).


"Strains of Rock 'N' Roll" -- Phoenix Magazine
A very long (but very good) article about what it's really like to be in a band and on tour (May 1993).


"Gin Blossoms"
Short article that gives some history and details of the recordings. The origin of this one is somewhat of a mystery, although I think it's from somewhere in Arizona. (April 1993?)


"Gin Blossoms Bloom" -- Arizona Republic
A commentary on the history and future of the band (late 1992).


"Band On The Run" -- Phoenix New Times
The release of New Miserable Experience and the departure of Doug Hopkins (Sept. 30, 1992).


"Blossoms Breakthrough" -- Phoenix New Times
Review of New Miserable Experience. (Sept. 30, 1992)


"Two Views Of The Gin Blossoms" -- Where It's Hot
A great two-part article from this now-defunct weekly Tempe paper. Part one is an interview with Doug, part two is with Scott (Sept. 8 - 22, 1992).


"Gin Blossoms" -- Where It's Hot
Article about the recording and release of the "Up and Crumbling" EP (Oct. 8-22, 1991).


"Epidemic of Gin Blossoms 'fever' hits Valley" -- Arizona State Press Short article from about those "infectious" Gin Blossoms and their growing popularity as a local band (Feb. 17, 1989).


"A Band Is Born -- Gin Blossoms find alter egos in Del Montes" -- Tempe Daily News Tribune
Article about the Blossoms' alter egos (Dec. 23, 1988).


"Life's No Bed of Roses for the Gin Blossoms" -- New Times
A great article that describes the band's very early days (Aug. 17, 1988).


Radio and TV stuff

On The Edge
Transcript of an interview with Robin. (Sept. 1995)


MTV's Alternative Nation
Transcript of an interview with Robin (Aug. 14, 1995).


Related interesting stuff

"John Hampton Mixes It Up in Memphis: Ardent work covers genres from reggae to rock" -- Billboard
Article about John Hampton, who produced New Miserable Experience and Congratulations I'm Sorry (Sept. 25, 1993).


"Praying For Success -- Will The Psalms Make It To The Big Time?" -- Tempe Daily News
An article about the Psalms, a band Doug and Bill were in before the Gin Blossoms. There's also a link to lyrics for one of the Psalms' songs, "A Story I Was Told" (Jan. 28, 1983).



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