Jesse Valenzuela
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Jesse Valenzuela was the original vocalist of the alternative rock band Gin Blossoms
when it was formed in 1987. In 1988, he switched roles with the band's new guitarist
, Robin Wilson
. He continued to be a member until the band's breakup in 1997, and reunited with the rest of the group in 2002. In 2002, he released a solo album, "Tunes Young People Will Enjoy." In 2004, Valenzuela collaborated with Canadian singer-songwriter Craig Northey
on the album Northey Valenzuela, and they co-wrote and performed "Not A Lot Goin' On", the theme song to the Canadian sitcom Corner Gas
.
Gin Blossoms
Gin Blossoms is an American pop rock band formed in 1987, in Tempe, Arizona. They took their name from a photo of W.C. Fields which bore the caption "W.C. Fields with gin blossoms", referring to what appeared to be the actor's gin-ravaged nose, but was actually a skin condition known as rosacea...
when it was formed in 1987. In 1988, he switched roles with the band's new guitarist
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
, Robin Wilson
Robin Wilson (musician)
Robin Wilson is an American musician, most notable for his work as the lead vocalist of the rock band, Gin Blossoms.-Career:...
. He continued to be a member until the band's breakup in 1997, and reunited with the rest of the group in 2002. In 2002, he released a solo album, "Tunes Young People Will Enjoy." In 2004, Valenzuela collaborated with Canadian singer-songwriter Craig Northey
Craig Northey
Craig Northey is a Canadian musician and one of the founding members of the band Odds.After the breakup of Odds in 1999, Northey has embarked on several other ventures, including working with Colin James, Rosanne Cash, Glen Phillips, Bruce McCulloch and many others...
on the album Northey Valenzuela, and they co-wrote and performed "Not A Lot Goin' On", the theme song to the Canadian sitcom Corner Gas
Corner Gas
Corner Gas is a Canadian television sitcom created by Brent Butt. The series ran for six seasons from 2004 to 2009. Re-runs still air on CTV and The Comedy Network in Canada; it formerly aired on WGN America in the United States....
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