30 years ago today (12/5/93), songwriter and guitarist Doug Hopkins, who co-founded Gin Blossoms, took his own life. The 32-year-old had struggled with his mental health, particularly as the band’s fame grew. Hopkins’ was the creative glue in the early years and his songwriting credits include: Hey Jealousy”, “Found Out About You”, “Hold Me Down” and “Lost Horizons”. Check out the band in the early days with Hopkins in Tempe, AZ.
