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Blind Melon formed in California in 1989, with members from Indiana, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania. The band signed to Capitol Records in 1991 and recorded an unreleased demo. The band’s initial popularity is partially attributed to vocalist Hoon’s association with Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose, and Hoon’s backing vocals on several Guns N’ Roses tracks on 1991’s Use Your Illusion album an example being “Don’t Cry”.
The band’s self-titled debut album, produced by Rick Parashar (Pearl Jam), contained thirteen songs and sold poorly until the “No Rain” single was released in September of 1993. The single, promoted by a music video featuring the “Bee Girl” (played by Heather DeLoach), helped launch the commercial success of the band, eventually leading the album to quadruple-platinum status, debuting in the Billboard top 40 on 10/9/93 and peaking at #11 on the Hot 100.
In 1994, the band began recording their second album, Soup, in New Orleans with producer Andy Wallace. The album was released in 1995, and predominantly featured shorter songs with a less conventional alternative rock approach. The lyrics to “St. Andrew’s Fall” referenced a suicide jump, while “New Life” discussed the forthcoming birth of Hoon’s child. “Mouthful of Cavities” featured backing vocals from Jena Kraus, who subsequently recorded a solo record with Christopher Thorn and Brad Smith.
The band’s self-titled debut album, produced by Rick Parashar (Pearl Jam), contained thirteen songs and sold poorly until the “No Rain” single was released in September of 1993. The single, promoted by a music video featuring the “Bee Girl” (played by Heather DeLoach), helped launch the commercial success of the band, eventually leading the album to quadruple-platinum status, debuting in the Billboard top 40 on 10/9/93 and peaking at #11 on the Hot 100.
In 1994, the band began recording their second album, Soup, in New Orleans with producer Andy Wallace. The album was released in 1995, and predominantly featured shorter songs with a less conventional alternative rock approach. The lyrics to “St. Andrew’s Fall” referenced a suicide jump, while “New Life” discussed the forthcoming birth of Hoon’s child. “Mouthful of Cavities” featured backing vocals from Jena Kraus, who subsequently recorded a solo record with Christopher Thorn and Brad Smith.
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I Wonder
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Soak the Sin
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Deserted
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Time
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Dear Ol' Dad
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Walk
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JohnOldSnake4 wrote:
I love Shannon Hoon
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DonnieSTFU wrote:
I would gladly kill Chad Kroeger if it meant bringing Shannon back.
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cram99 wrote:
Tragic, tragic loss.....I almost can't listen to their music because it's so beautiful and so sad. This band could have been the defining band of the following 20 years. Tones of Home is brilliant.
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AftermarketXx wrote:
My all time favorite band. Rest in peace Shannon. We love you!
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BarelyBe wrote:
Strange... I used to be a huge grunger, but have grown out of it. However, these guys are the only '90s band I really listen to anymore... they are up there with my Beatles and Led Zeppelin. Love BM! ♥ Peace + Love
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gEEEERa wrote:
this charts need a shitload more of Soup songs, that album is sooooo awesome, we all miss Shannon <3
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lcgnr wrote:
14 years. RIP Shannon. You're loved and missed.
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tescovee wrote:
14 years ago today we lost one of the greatest front men. You are missed
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rustycage wrote:
R.I.P. S. Hoon
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RandyRhoadsRIP wrote:
lol no rain
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eric_montana wrote:
Drugs rule, who can send me their album?
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MJ4BAMA wrote:
mouth full of cavities !!
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Kimberly-Jade wrote:
miss that voice! [2] Shannon Hoon was incredible, such a waste of a beautiful person
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AftermarketXx wrote:
Greatest band of all time, in so many ways.
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chilovatoxiclov wrote:
miss that voice!
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Melonhead23 wrote:
DonnieSTFU wrote: Did Shannon fart in that pic or something? ----------------- Nope, Shannon was wrecked on acid in this picture haha, like the entire video for "No Rain". Everyone here should check out "An Angel On One Shoulder And A Devil On The Other - The Story of Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon" By Greg Prato. Amazing book, extremely well done. Rest in Peace Shannon.
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rcramsey wrote:
I live in West Lafayette, and I love Blind Melon!
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Pho3nix- wrote:
Mouthful of cavities !
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PatrykDaPole wrote:
I love this band :) I was born in 90's and as I listen to this band I would just love to be the age I am now back then :D
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zwarby wrote:
ok DonnieSTFU you come across as one of those creepy guys who follow bands and kills anyone who doesnt like them. fuckin freak.
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