Shannon Hoon

Singer-songwriter and guitarist of Blind Melon

Shannon Hoon - Singer-songwriter and guitarist of Blind Melon
Born

September 26th, 1967
58 years ago

Died

October 21st, 1995
30 years ago — 28 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A singer-songwriter and guitarist, contributed to the alternative rock scene in the early 1990s as the lead vocalist of Blind Melon. The band gained significant popularity with the release of their self-titled debut album in 1992, which included the hit single 'No Rain.' The song received extensive radio play and became a defining track of the decade. Hoon's distinctive voice and emotive lyrics resonated with audiences, establishing him as a notable figure in the music industry. The band's second album, 'Soup,' released in 1995, continued to showcase Hoon's talents. Hoon's struggles with substance abuse were publicly documented, and despite a promising career, his life was cut short in 1995 at the age of 28.

Lead vocalist of Blind Melon

Hit single 'No Rain'

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