Doug Hopkins

Douglas Owen Hopkins (April 11, 1961 – December 5, 1993) was an American musician and songwriter. He was a member of the rock band Gin Blossoms. He was the band's lead guitarist and main songwriter. His writing credits included the singles "Hey Jealousy", "Found Out About You" and "Lost Horizons". Hopkins was born in Seattle, Washington. He grew up in Tempe, Arizona.

Hopkins, aged 32, died by suicide on December 5, 1993, in Tempe. He shot himself in the mouth with a .38 caliber pistol.[1] He had chronic depression and was an alcoholic.

References

  1. "Rock guitarist Hopkins, 32, kills self". Variety. December 6, 1993. Retrieved March 16, 2023 via the Associated Press.

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