Inside the Music: Candid Conversation with Robin Wilson of Gin Blossoms 🎙️

🎙️ Get ready to dive into the melodious journey of Long Island's music scene! 🎸 Join us on the Long Island Sound Podcast as we bring you an exclusive interview with the legendary Robin Wilson, the acclaimed singer/songwriter and guitarist of the multi-platinum selling and Grammy-nominated band Gin Blossoms. 🌼

 From the Video Vault: 1989 Interview with Robin at the Record Shop

🏆 Robin Wilson is set to be honored with an induction into the LI Music Entertainment Hall of Fame on Friday, August 25th at 7pm. As the voice behind iconic FM radio hits like 'TilI Hear It from You', 'Until I Fall Away', 'Hey Jealousy', 'Follow You Down', 'As Long As It Matters', and 'Allison Road', Robin will grace our Exhibit Hall stage, accompanied by special guests, in a performance that's bound to be unforgettable.

 🎶 Stepping into the spotlight as guitarist and vocalist, Robin's journey with Gin Blossoms has been nothing short of extraordinary. From his pivotal role in replacing Richard Taylor to his enduring contributions, including hits from the quadruple platinum album "New Miserable Experience" like "Hey Jealousy" and "Until I Fall Away", Robin's musical genius has left an indelible mark.  

🌌 Beyond Gin Blossoms, Robin's talents shone in his band Gas Giants, alongside fellow artists Dan Henzerling and Phil Rhodes. His musical ventures also encompassed collaborations with The Longshadows and the visionary concept of "The Poppin' Wheelies", an animated series with a magical twist.

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• Intro to the gin blossoms. 0:00
• How did you get into music? 4:44
• How he got his start in the band. 8:43
• Follow you down by. 11:27
• Working at Rockaway Records. 22:02
• Big Star remixes. 27:25
  • When they got signed to A &M records, they wanted to work with Don Dixon and Ed Stacy, but couldn't decide on a producer.
  • John hampton became a close friend.
• Meeting his wife. 31:41
• The projects he is currently working on. 40:06
• How the pandemic changed his perspective on songwriting. 46:03
• Being under the gun. 51:26
  • It's been over a year since he wrote an entire song, but he's coming up with great ideas and has a backlog of stuff to get to. He's also working with the smithereens on writing songs for their record.
  • He got a book from his daughter about being a creative.
  • The connections that robin has been able to achieve over the course of his career, and how they have helped him build a life worth living.
  • The music hall of fame, long island, and what it means to robin and his nieces and nephews.
  • The hall of fame induction ceremony is coming up in a few weeks, and rob will be performing with his son Aubrey and the smithereens.
  • A decade ago, rob was doing some charity work with a bunch of other rock and rollers for the love, hope and strength foundation.
• The importance of giving back. 1:00:15
  • Meet steve yusko in person. He's a white haired, white-haired old guy. Come in and say hello.
  • Be generous with your joy and keep your spirits high. Be well.

🎤 Join us as we delve into Robin's incredible journey, from his days at Uranus Recording studio in Tempe, Arizona, to his poignant contributions to The Smithereens. Discover the heart and soul behind the music that has defined eras and inspired generations.

 

📅 Mark your calendars for an auditory experience that promises to capture the essence of Long Island's musical tapestry. Subscribe to the Long Island Sound Podcast today and be the first to catch this exclusive interview with the one and only Robin Wilson. Don't miss out on the stories, the memories, and the music that continue to shape our musical landscape. 🎵🎙️

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