Jesse Valenzuela

Jesse Valenzuela (born May 22, 1962) is an American rock musician and singer who is perhaps best known as a member of the alternative rock band Gin Blossoms. Valenzuela was originally the vocalist in Gin Blossoms when the band first formed in 1987.[1]

Jesse Valenzuela
Valenzuela performing with the Gin Blossoms in 2010.
Background information
Born	(1962-05-22) May 22, 1962
Occupation(s)	Musician, producer
Instruments	Vocals, guitar
Associated acts	Gin Blossoms

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.[2]

In 2004, he collaborated with Canadian singer-songwriter Craig Northey on the album Northey Valenzuela.[3] They co-wrote and performed "Not A Lot Goin' On", the theme song to the Canadian sitcom Corner Gas.[4]

References

1. Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Biography: Gin Blossoms". AMG. Retrieved May 18, 2010.
2. "Tunes Young People Will Enjoy - Jesse Valenzuela". AllMusic. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
3. "Northey Valenzuela - Northey Valenzuela". AllMusic. Retrieved October 10, 2017.
4. "One Craig Northey song wasn't enough for Corner Gas's Brent Butt". The Georgia Straight, January 7, 2015.