When Mr. Big reformed soon after , Gilbert , who was already committed to his own record contract , was replaced by Richie Kotzen .
Mr. Big broke up in 1996 , at which point Gilbert launched his solo career .
When Mr. Mr. reformed soon after , Gilbert , who was already committed to Gilbert 's own record contract , was replaced by Richie Kotzen .
Mr. Big broke up in 1996 , at which point Gilbert launched his solo career .