Robin Wilson (musician)

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This article is about Robin Wilson the musician. For the mathematician, see Robin Wilson.

Robin Wilson replaced Richard Taylor as guitarist of alternative rock band Gin Blossoms (from Tempe, Arizona) in 1988, but switched places early on with vocalist Jesse Valenzuela. He remained a member of the band until their breakup in 1997, and joined again when the band reunited in 2002. In the interim, he was the lead vocalist and songwriter for the band Gas Giants, which also included guitarist Dan Henzerling and former Gin Blossoms drummer Phil Rhodes. Robin also contributed vocals for The Longshadows album Simple Minded Way. Robin currently runs his own studio Uranus Recording in Tempe, AZ. When the Gin Blossoms reunited in 2002, Wilson began touring with the band as well as recording their new album, Major Lodge Victory, that was released on August 8, 2006. He is an avid video game fan as well.