Shannon Hoon

Shannon Hoon
Shannon Hoon
	Shannon Hoon performing with Blind Melon in 1994
Background information
Birth name	Richard Shannon Hoon
Born	September 26, 1967; Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
Died	October 21, 1995 (aged 28); New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres	Alternative rock; grunge; neo-psychedelia; folk rock; psychedelic rock; stoner rock;
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter, musician
Instruments	Vocals; guitar; harmonica; percussion; kazoo;
Years active	1985–1995
Labels	Capitol
Formerly of	Blind Melon; Guns N' Roses; Styff Kytten;
Website	shannonhoon.com

Richard Shannon Hoon (September 26, 1967 – October 21, 1995) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He was the lead singer of the band Blind Melon from 1990 until his death in 1995.

^ "Shannon Hoon | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links". AllMusic. Retrieved April 12, 2020.

[1] "Shannon Hoon | Biography, Albums, Streaming Links". AllMusic. Retrieved April 12, 2020.

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