Chuck Shute Podcast

Robin Wilson (Gin Blossoms singer)

May 05, 2020 Robin Wilson Season 2 Episode 36
Chuck Shute Podcast
Robin Wilson (Gin Blossoms singer)
Show Notes

Gin Blossom lead singer Robin Wilson 

0:00:00 - Intro

0:01:53 - Welcome Robin Wilson! 

0:02:51 - Early Musical Influences 

0:04:51 - Playing Music and Writing Songs

0:06:45 - Working at Record Stores

0:10:03 - Gin Blossoms Formation 

0:13:15 - Grinding Club Days 

0:16:43 - Early Recording 

0:17:45 - Drinking, Doug Hopkins, and Songwriting

0:20:45 - Doug Leaving the Band

0:26:23 - Gin Blossoms Breaks on MTV

0:31:20 - Demise of Doug

0:35:24 - Empire Records Soundtrack Song

0:37:20 - Writing "Follow You Down" 

0:38:42 - SNL with Phil Hartman 

0:41:43 - Grammy Nomination 

0:42:42 - Break Up of The Gin Blossoms 

0:45:10 - Gas Giants

0:47:40 - Re-Uniting with Gin Blossoms and Mixed Reality 

0:49:45 - Roger Clyne and The Refreshments 

0:51:20 - Performing with Other Bands

0:56:45 - Four Peaks and Local Arizona Restaurants 

0:58:55 - Accolades and Legacy 

0:59:55 - How Concerts Have Changed

1:01:02 - Other Projects for Robin 

1:04:25 - Graphic Novels & Todd McFarlane

1:07:22 - Love Hope Strength Foundation 

1:09:08 - Poppin' Wheelies

1:13:02 - Wrap Up 

Gin Blossoms Website:
https://www.ginblossoms.net

Love Hope Strength Foundation:
https://www.lovehopestrength.org

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https://www.instagram.com/chuck_shute/

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