On october 28, blind melon were set to perform at the bridge benefit concert on neil youngs ranch in. Danny wants to compile shannons footage into a documentary. Hoon reportedly began using his middle name to avoid confusion with his father, who was also named richard. Today hoon should be celebrating his 50th birthday, but the blind melon frontman tragically died from a. Hoon was in and out of a few drug rehabs prior to the release of their sophomore effort, 1995s soup. This website facebook page is dedicated to the memory of shannon hoon. Recorded on christopher thorns answering machine by shannon hoon, calling from home in lafayette, indiana, 1994 underlyingoh, so more important hereany kindoh, what ever shakes a thrillmark my facethe air is really heavy nowi pledge allegianceso god why dont you come on over hereyeah d read more. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
See more ideas about temple of the dog, alice in chains and blinds. Today, we mark the latter, as its been 20 years since blind melon singer shannon hoon died of a heart attack brought on by a cocaine overdose. Among the more serious tracks, subjectwise, is throwin it all away, which had its origins in wyldes acquaintanceship with shannon hoon, the blind melon vocalist who overdosed in new orleans last year. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. New listing the grateful dead autographed anthem of the sun lp vinyl with coa. The author weaves the teachings of jesus and the book of revelation together in such a simple but deeply profound way that i have never seen before. See more ideas about alice in chains, temple of the dog and pearl jam. Shannon hoon of blind melon filmed his life from 19901995 intending to make a documentary a goal realized 20 years after his death. Blind melon singer shannon hoon died 20 years ago today.
Richard shannon hoon 19671995 was the lead singer from blind melon, who died of a drug overdose while on a hiatus following the bands second album soup. One of the most tragic stories of the 1990s rock world was that of singer shannon hoon, and his band, blind melon. He was found dead on blind melons tour bus in a parking lot in new orleans. Go to previous slide shop by autograph authentication. The band employed a counselor to assist hoons rehabilitation while on the road, but this attendant was soon dismissed when results werent forthcoming. Jan 31, 2019 recorded on christopher thorns answering machine by shannon hoon, calling from home in lafayette, indiana, 1994 underlyingoh, so more important hereany kindoh, what ever shakes a thrillmark my facethe air is really heavy nowi pledge allegianceso god why dont you come on over hereyeah d read more. If shannon hoon was still alive, he would be celebrating his 50th birthday today september 26, 2017. The story of shannon hoon and blind melon, glen graham remembered that after what was blind melons lastever show with shannon hoon, waiting to get on the bus, because shannon hoon was signing an autograph for a kid, who had a poster and record. For anyone interested in possibly buying a shannon hoon autograph for their personal melon collection, there is one available on ebay right now. Oct 21, 2015 today marks the 20th anniversary of shannon hoons death.
Sep 26, 2017 vocalist shannon hoon was born in lafayette, indiana on this date in 1967. He attended mccutcheon high school in lafayette where he was a noted athlete in football, wrestling, and track and graduated in 1986. Find highquality shannon hoon stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Blind melon shannon hoon acoustic demos kingsway 1994. By raul on october 29, 2009 in blind melon, guns n roses.
Danny wants to compile shannon s footage into a documentary. The shoot was planned for sunset, but you can see the. Shannon first began signing things with a signature that would be near impossible to find today that read r shannon hoon. The drug overdose of blind melons lead singer shannon hoon has many questioning what pushed this brilliant young talent over the edge. He was the lead singer of the band blind melon from 1990 until his death in 1995.
Born september 26, 1967 in lafayette, in, hoon began singing and playing music as a teenager, in addition to being a star high school athlete wrestling. Today marks the 20th anniversary of shannon hoons death. From a yorkshire area 1970s autograph book containing many entertainment notables collected by a mr philip andrews. Richard shannon hoon september 26, 1967 october 21, 1995 was an american singersongwriter and musician. Johnny goth represents those who live life happily hopeless. Shawna kaszer is raising funds for shannon hoon film. Shannon hoon who had been battling drug addiction, allowed a drug counselor to accompany him on the road. Richard shannon hoon september 26, 1967 october 21, 1995 early life. Nov 07, 20 when i finally got seated partway through opener blind melons set and took my first glance at the stage, i thought singer shannon hoon was getting into the spirit of things by wearing some sort. I am irish american and have never been to ireland, but this book certainly makes one want to visit. The two of them apparently bonded over both music clinch is a harmonica player and photography and became friendly. Soup was a bomb on the charts, selling only 500,000 copies. Back in our november 2005 issue, we ran an article that presented images of the band shot by danny clinch, along with captions provided. In 1991, after the release of blind melons disappointing e.
Our private celebrity signature database is the most accurate and extensive modern autograph exemplar pool in existence. I opened this book and immediately was drawn in by the characters. Having accumulated over 5 million streams across all platforms to date, he continues to inspire those struggling to come to terms with the. When i finally got seated partway through opener blind melons set and took my first glance at the stage, i thought singer shannon hoon was getting into the spirit of. This book is what melonheads have wanted for quite some time a book that chronicles the details of the life of shannon and the journey of blind melon. His change in style to the now infamous version did not evolve slowly over time, however, like the degradation of most peoples signatures with age, but came from just a mere moment of some teasing by a friend. An excellent book focusing on a catholic priest, father robert shannon who becomes a chaplain given the rank of captain in the marines during world war l. The ultimate shannon hoon picture thread the official. This page is all about preserving the legacy and memory of shannon hoon. This is being put together by photographer danny clinch. Sep 17, 2018 a blind melon fan by the name of zak joshua rose who attended what turned out to be the groups lastever show with original singer shannon hoon on october 20, 1995, at the venue numbers in.
We always seem to find much more interesting things to talk about. Prato states that hoon enjoyed a good childhood and was spoiled rotten from day one. To mark this occasion, how about an excerpt from my firstever book, a devil on one shoulder. In high school, hoon was a standout athlete in football, wrestling, and pole vaulting. Blind melon and shannon hoons unforgettable story certainly deserves to be told, and a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other covers all the bases. On october 28, blind melon were set to perform at the bridge benefit concert on neil youngs ranch in northern california. His girlfriend also gave birth to a baby daughter, which seemed to reinvigorate hoon, who told friends at the time that he hoped to get his life in order so he could be there for his daughter. Maybe like a ten year olda little blonde haired kid.
Blind melon released two albums on capitol records blind melon 1992 and soup 1995 before their original lead vocalist shannon hoon died of a drug overdose on the bands tour bus in new orleans on october 21, 1995. Use your illusion, axl invites shannon to sing on the soontobe g n r classic, dont cry, and to appear in its bombastic video. Shannon hoon autograph on ebay the official forum for. Shannon hoon book extracts axlgnr guns n roses gnr. Back in our november 2005 issue, we ran an article that presented images of the band shot by.
The legendary legacy of shannon hoon photographic melodie. Starting in august of 1995, blind melon toured in support of their second album soup which was released on august 15th. The story of shannon hoon and blind melon, glen graham remembered that after what was blind melons lastever. Find great deals on ebay for shannon hoon and blind melon. B two original may 1963 polaroid photographs probably showing the tourbus, both signed on the front in red ballpoint by del shannon del. Born richard shannon hoon in lafayette, indiana, son of richard and nel hoon. He distinguishes himself on the battlefield rescuing wounded soldiers mowed down by entrenched german forces. Sep 17, 2008 only two records into a promising career, hoon was dead from an overdose at the age of 28. Shannon hoon of blind melon died on his tour bus here in. He works in conjunction with a field hospital and nurse kennedy. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Despite scoring one of the decades most enduring singles and videos, no rain,and a quadruple platinum hit with their 1992 selftitled debut album in addition to touring alongside rocks biggest names, hoon could not overcome a dangerous drug addiction.
Vocalist shannon hoon was born in lafayette, indiana on this date in 1967. Today hoon should be celebrating his 50th birthday, but the blind melon frontman tragically died from a cocaine overdose. Shannon hoon photos discovered from final show with blind. Jun 18, 2014 against the advice of hoons drug counselor, blind melon went on tour in support of the cd soup. The band was on tour supporting its second album, soup at the time of his death. Blind melon singer blindsided by drug addiction tales. Shannon hoon photos discovered from final show with blind melon. I still think of axl as a friend, but we dont sit around talking about the music business or publicity stunts, because that kind of talk doesnt matter much to either of us. It examines influences on him that many people speculate may have led to his drug addiction, including his childhood. A biography about blind melon, entitled a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other, focusing on hoons suicide, was written and published by greg prato in 2008. To mark this occasion, how about an excerpt from my firstever book. In february 1988, hoon won a position fronting a local band called styff kytten.
Blind melon singer blindsided by drug addiction tales from. New listing ariana grande signed autographed lp vinyl sweetner. Shannon hoon was born on september 26, 1967 in lafayette, indiana, usa as richard shannon hoon. We hope you enjoyed the legendary legacy of shannon hoon by melodie yvonne ramey. In the book i wrote a while back, a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other. New photos of blind melons shannon hoon from his last gig. Sep 18, 2018 in the book i wrote a while back, a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other. Brian whitus friend of shannon hoon from indiana axl and shannon.
Shannon hoon autograph exemplars from acoas master signature database a selection of authentic examples of shannon hoon autographs from our master signature exemplar database for your reference. A quick audio of nel discussing shannons autograph with melodie. Although one of the greatest rock tragedies of the 90s will forever be the suicide of nirvanas kurt cobain, there was another supertalented musician who died during that decade, but is sadly often overlooked blind melons shannon hoon. A devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other is the first book to tell the groups storyculled from over 50 exclusive interviews including the surviving band members and those closest to the band and featuring many neverbeforeseen photos. Find great deals on ebay for shannon hoon autograph and shannon hoon signed. Blind melon singer shannon hoon dead at 28 mtv news staff mtvnews 10231995. A devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other book. The axl roseshannon hoon friendship by raul on october 29, 2009 in blind melon, guns n roses in 1991, after the release of blind melons disappointing e.
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