History of Gavin Rossdale in Timeline
Gavin Rossdale is an English musician recognized as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Bush, which he co-founded in 1992. Following Bush's initial separation in 2002, Rossdale fronted the band Institute and subsequently launched a solo career. He returned to Bush when the band reformed in 2010. Rossdale's contributions to music were acknowledged in 2013 with the Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement from the British Academy.
October 1965: Gavin Rossdale Born
Gavin McGregor Rossdale was born in October 1965. He is an English musician, and best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Bush.
1979: Education at Westminster School
In 1979, Gavin Rossdale began his education at the independent Westminster School. He disliked his time there and was the target of bullying.
1989: Birth of Daisy Lowe
In 1989, Pearl Lowe's daughter, Daisy Lowe, was born.
1991: The Little Dukes break up
In the autumn of 1991, after travelling to Los Angeles and New York City with the hope of being signed to a record label, and crossing paths with a future Bush manager, the band The Little Dukes broke up.
1992: Formation of Bush
In 1992, Gavin Rossdale established the grunge band Bush, initially known as Future Primitive, as its vocalist and rhythm guitarist after befriending lead guitarist Nigel Pulsford in November 1991.
1994: "Comedown" release
In 1994 Bush's song "Comedown" from Sixteen Stone is about Rossdale's relationship with Suze DeMarchi.
1994: Release of Sixteen Stone
In 1994, Bush released their debut album, Sixteen Stone, which became a huge commercial success.
1995: Boy George's Autobiography
In 1995, Boy George wrote in his autobiography, Take It Like a Man, that Gavin Rossdale had a relationship with Peter Robinson, also known as Marilyn, in the 1980s.
1995: Meets Gwen Stefani
In 1995, Gavin Rossdale met Gwen Stefani, the lead singer of No Doubt, when Bush and No Doubt were on tour together.
1996: Brief Relationship with Courtney Love
During a break in his relationship with Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale dated Hole frontwoman Courtney Love for eight months in 1995 and 1996.
1996: Rossdale Responds to Boy George's Claims
In a 1996 interview for Rolling Stone, Gavin Rossdale responded to Boy George's claims, stating that George doesn't know him and that people are going to their lawyers about the content of his book.
2001: Appearance in Zoolander
In 2001, Gavin Rossdale appeared in the film Zoolander.
September 2002: Theme song for WWE Unforgiven
In September 2002, Gavin Rossdale's song "Adrenaline" was the official theme song for WWE's Unforgiven pay-per-view event.
2002: Marriage to Gwen Stefani
In 2002, Gavin Rossdale married Gwen Stefani.
2002: Bush Disbands
In 2002, after experiencing a change in record labels and management, the rock group Bush disbanded.
2003: Robinson Dedicates Song to Rossdale
In 2003, Peter Robinson dedicated the Marilyn single "Hold on Tight" to Gavin Rossdale, citing "the years of [their] passionate relationship" and featuring a photo of him and Rossdale on the cover.
2004: Paternity Test Reveals Rossdale as Father
In 2004, a paternity test revealed that Gavin Rossdale was the father of Pearl Lowe's daughter, Daisy Lowe (born 1989).
2004: Formation of Institute
In 2004, after Bush had been on hiatus for two years, Gavin Rossdale formed the band Institute.
September 2005: Release of Distort Yourself
On September 13, 2005, Institute's album, Distort Yourself, was released, and the single "Bullet Proof Skin" was used in the motion picture Stealth.
2005: Acting Role in Constantine
In 2005, Gavin Rossdale acted in the film Constantine, playing the half-demon Balthazar.
May 2006: Birth of First Son
In May 2006, Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani had their first son.
2006: Institute Breaks Up
In 2006, the band Institute broke up after releasing one album.
2007: Appearance in 'How to Rob a Bank'
In 2007, Gavin Rossdale appeared in the film How to Rob a Bank.
2007: Covers "Mind Games"
In 2007, Gavin Rossdale covered John Lennon's "Mind Games" for the album Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur.
April 2008: Release of "Love Remains The Same"
On April 1, 2008, the first single from Wanderlust, "Love Remains The Same", was released through digital retailers.
June 2008: Release of Wanderlust
On June 3, 2008, Gavin Rossdale's first solo record, entitled Wanderlust, was released.
August 2008: Birth of Second Son
In August 2008, Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani had their second son.
October 2008: "Love Remains The Same" Enters Top 40
In October 2008, "Love Remains The Same" rose to number 27 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Gavin Rossdale his first Top 40 hit since fronting Bush.
November 2008: Rossdale Discusses Institute
In November 2008, Gavin Rossdale noted in an interview that the Institute record was, "for all intents and purposes, a solo record. It was just a bad marketing decision to call it something else."
2009: Solo Tour
Gavin Rossdale mounted a full-scale solo tour in the Spring of 2009.
2009: Criminal Minds Appearance
In 2009, Gavin Rossdale featured in the crime drama television series Criminal Minds in the episode "The Performer."
2009: Photos of Daisy and Rossdale's Son Published
In 2009, several websites published photos of Daisy Lowe walking with Gavin Rossdale's son in London.
June 2010: Bush Announces Return
On June 21, 2010, it was announced that Bush would return and planned to release a new album.
2010: Rossdale Acknowledges Relationship with Robinson
In 2010, Gavin Rossdale acknowledged having had a relationship with Peter Robinson, describing it as experimentation and "part of growing up".
2010: Vocals for Apocalyptica song
In 2010, Gavin Rossdale provided the vocals for the Apocalyptica song "End of Me", which is the lead single from their album, 7th Symphony.
2010: Improved Relationship with Daisy Lowe
In 2010, both Daisy Lowe and Gavin Rossdale said that their relationship is good and based on respect.
September 2011: Release of 'The Sea of Memories'
On September 13, 2011, Bush released the album, The Sea of Memories.
2013: Appearance in 'The Bling Ring'
In 2013, Gavin Rossdale appeared in the film The Bling Ring.
2013: Ivor Novello Award
In 2013, Gavin Rossdale was awarded the Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement in Songwriting.
February 2014: Birth of Third Son
In February 2014, Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani had their third son.
2014: Release of 'Man on the Run'
In 2014, Bush released the album Man on the Run.
August 2015: Gwen Stefani Files for Divorce
On August 3, 2015, Gwen Stefani filed for divorce from Gavin Rossdale, claiming adultery on his part.
April 2016: Divorce Finalized
In April 2016, the divorce between Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani was finalized.
October 2017: Memorial Concert with Linkin Park
On October 27, 2017, Gavin Rossdale sang with Linkin Park at their special memorial concert in memory of Chester Bennington, performing the song "Leave Out All the Rest".
2017: Release of 'Black and White Rainbows'
In 2017, Bush released the album Black and White Rainbows.
2020: Release of 'The Kingdom'
In 2020, Bush released the album The Kingdom.
2021: Stars in the Thriller Film Habit
In 2021, Gavin Rossdale starred alongside Bella Thorne in the thriller film Habit.
2021: Sex Pistols Influence
In 2021, Gavin Rossdale told American Songwriter that The Sex Pistols "changed his life" and that he "fell in love" with them "when I was 11 or 12 years old", having seen them "swearing at Bill Grundy on the TV."
2022: Release of 'The Art of Survival'
In 2022, Bush released the album The Art of Survival.
2025: Release of 'I Beat Loneliness'
In 2025, Bush released the album I Beat Loneliness.
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