Blind Melon
Blind Melon are an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California. The band is best known for their 1993 song "No Rain".
Blind Melon | |
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Alternative rock, folk rock, neo-psychedelia, psychedelic rock, blues rock |
| Years active | 1990-1999; 2006–present |
| Labels | EMI, Capitol |
| Associated acts | Unified Theory, Awolnation, Abandon Jalopy |
| Website | Official website |
| Members | Rogers Stevens Brad Smith Christopher Thorn Glen Graham Travis Warren |
| Past members | Shannon Hoon |
Blind Melon was formed in March 1990 by band members Rogers Stevens, Brad Smith and Shannon Hoon. They released their eponymous debut studio album Blind Melon in September 22, 1992. Their second album Soup was released on August 15, 1995. On October 21, 1995, Lead singer Shannon Hoon was found dead on the band's tour bus of a heart attack caused by a cocaine overdose.[1] The band looked for a new singer after Hoon's death but broke up on March 4, 1999.
The band reunited on September 15, 2006 with new lead singer Travis Warren.[2] They released their fourth studio album For My Friends on April 22, 2008. The band went on hiatus in 2009 and reunited again in 2010.
Band members
- Current
- Rogers Stevens – lead guitar, piano, keyboards (1990–1999, 2006–present)
- Brad Smith – bass, flute, backing vocals (1990–1999, 2006–present)
- Christopher Thorn – rhythm guitar, steel guitar, mandolin, harmonica (1990–1999, 2006–present)
- Glen Graham – drums, percussion (1990–1999, 2006–present)
- Travis Warren – vocals, acoustic guitar (2006–2008, 2010–present)
- Former
- Shannon Hoon – vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica (1990–1995) (†)
Discography
Albums
- Blind Melon (1992)
- Soup (1995)
- Live at the Palace (1996)
- Nico (1996)
- For My Friends (2008)
Blind Melon Media
Blind Melon live in New York, 2008 (L–R: Christopher Thorn, Brad Smith, Travis Warren, Rogers Stevens)
References
- ↑ "Shannon Hoon, the Lead Singer Of Blind Melon, Is Dead at 28". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-05-26.
- ↑ "Blind Melon reunite after a decade with Hoon-inspired front man". The Marquee. Retrieved 2013-05-26.