The History of Blind Melon

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Blind Melon | Biography | AllMusic More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Jeff Slate | permalink
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Find Blind Melon biography and history on AllMusic - Whereas most up-and-coming alternative bands of…
Tags: Pop/Rock,Alternative Pop/Rock,Alternative/Indie Rock,American Trad Rock,Grunge

For further reading: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/blind-melon-mn0000050251/biography ^[1]

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Shannon Hoon, the Lead Singer Of Blind Melon, Is Dead at 28 More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Eva Ellstrom - Seaton | permalink
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Shannon Hoon, a singer and songwriter whose band, Blind Melon, shot to the top of the charts in 1993 with their eclectic single "No Rain," died today. He was 28. Mr. Hoon died on his tour bus, said Sgt. Marlon DeFillo of the New Orleans police. His band members apparently could not wake him and called the authorities.
Tags: MUSIC, BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION, DEATHS,HOON SHANNON,BLIND MELON

For further reading: http://www.nytimes.com/1995/10/22/obituaries/shannon-hoon-the-lead-singer-of-blind-melon-is-dead-at-28.html ^[2]

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Brad Smith of Blind Melon : Songwriter Interviews More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Vinesh Chintaram | permalink
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The Blind Melon bassist/songwriter tells the story of "No Rain," which he wrote before the band was formed.
For further reading: http://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/brad_smith_of_blind_melon/ ^[3]

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See Blind Melon's Shannon Hoon Get Naked and Bring Pizza to Guns N' Roses More
Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago by Fabrizio Castellucci | permalink
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Photographer Danny Clinch tells us about his planned crowdfunded documentary on deceased singer

For further reading: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/see-blind-melons-shannon-hoon-get-naked-and-bring-pizza-to-guns-n-roses-20150428 ^[4]

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1. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/blind-melon-mn0000050251/biography

2. http://www.nytimes.com/1995/10/22/obituaries/shannon-hoon-the-lead-singer-of-blind-melon-is-dead-at-28.html

3. http://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/brad_smith_of_blind_melon/

4. http://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/see-blind-melons-shannon-hoon-get-naked-and-bring-pizza-to-guns-n-roses-20150428