Doug Hopkins, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Doug Hopkins

American musician

Date of Birth: 11-Apr-1961

Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, United States

Date of Death: 05-Dec-1993

Profession: songwriter, guitarist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Douglas Owen "Doug" Hopkins (April 11, 1961 – December 5, 1993) was an American musician and songwriter.
He co-founded the Gin Blossoms, a popular modern rock band of the early 1990s, with Richard Taylor.
He was the band's lead guitarist and a principal songwriter. Hopkins' writing credits included the hits "Hey Jealousy", "Found Out About You", "Hold Me Down", and "Lost Horizons".
His penchant for somber lyrics, matched with catchy guitar hooks and notable melodies, underscored his memorable style.
He committed suicide, shooting himself while in the early stages of mental health treatment for alcoholism, shortly after receiving a gold disc for "Hey Jealousy".