Long before supposed singers hung naked on wrecking balls making suggestive sexual innuendos there was a time when the music actually mattered and that was during the glorious 90's. Now I am a 90's kid so I was really excited when I heard that there would be a concert featuring 3 great bands who helped define the music of the 90's.
Just as I have influenced Paul with music of my generation like Paramore, Fall Out Boy and Panic! At The Disco, his influence has rubbed off me as well and that is why a great chunk of my College Memories would include songs from Gin Blossoms.
Formed in 1987 Gin Blossoms have had their share of ups and downs, from changes in line up, a break up and even the suicide of one of their founding members. But despite these challenges Gin Blossoms have maintained relevant in the music industry 26 years later.
Gin Blossoms is such a big part of our relationship that we asked our Wedding Band to play 'As Long As It Matters' during our wedding check out the video below!
Some of my favorites from them include 'Hey Jealousy' and 'Till I Hear It From You' - which was one of the songs during our 'ligawan stage' :P
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Growing up every one had a crush on Mark McGrath the lead singer of Sugar Ray. He was the epitome of a rock star the girls screamed and fawned over him and with his good looks and raspy vocals he is a rock star. He has also done some hosting stints for Extra and Don't Forget the Lyrics.
Formed in 1986, Sugar Ray started off with funk and metal influences and still maintained the funk (they have a Dj!) and released 90's hits such as Someday and Every Morning. My personal favorite of course is the ultimate ringtone ever - Answer the phone - check out the video below!
If you are a 90's kid then you should know Smash Mouth and the 90's staple hits from them like All Star and Walking on the Sun if you don't-then you were a hermit living in a cave or you were living under a rock.
Smash Mouth has also made their mark in 2001 when they covered The Monkees original song I'm a believer which was featured in the Shrek soundtrack (All Star was also featured in the movie).
Check out the video for All Star below and you get plus points if you can spot a young Ben Stiller. :)
When you do watch the videos kids, pardon the unkept hair, the huge shirts and the baggy pants (no skinny jeans then). I even remember watching these videos in MTV way back then.
Even if the years have shown on the artists and they are not as hot as they used to be (I still think Mark McGrath is a cutie) they still sound as good as they did and hey it is all about the music after all right?
So whether you are a 90's kid or are looking for a night of great music paramount to a historical music event I strongly suggest that you pick up tickets for this amazing show!
Now if only I can get a free ticket - would really love to blog about the concert! Just doing this pre concert blog post has stirred so many emotions already - yes kids, good music can do that.
#SugarSmashGin a concert featuring Sugar Ray, Smash Ray and Gin Blossoms is brought to you by Random Minds Production. Make sure to catch tickets to their concert on October 21, 2013 at the Smart Araneta Center. It will be an amazing night with these three bands and their hits.
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