Friday, August 24, 2007
blind melon
{{Infobox musical artist Background = group_or_band Name = Blind Melon Img = Img_capt = Years_active = [[1989]]—[[1999]]
[[2006]]—[[Present (time)Present]] Genre = [[Alternative rock]] Label = [[EMI]]/[[Capitol RecordsCapitol]] Current_members = [[Travis Warren]]
[[Christopher Thorn]]
[[Rogers Stevens]]
[[Brad Smith (bass player)Brad Smith]]
[[Glenn Graham (rock music)Glenn Graham]] Past_members = [[Shannon Hoon]] (deceased)}}
'''Blind Melon''' is an [[alternative rock]] band, whose most notable work dates from [[1992]] to [[1995]], and ceased with the death of lead vocalist [[Shannon Hoon]]. In [[2006]], the band reformed with a new lead vocalist, [[Travis Warren]].
==Early history==Blind Melon assembled in [[California]], with members hailing from [[Indiana]], [[Mississippi]], and [[Pennsylvania]]. The band signed to [[Capitol Records]] in [[1991 in music1991]] and recorded an unreleased demo. The band gained buzz from vocalist Hoon's association with [[Guns N' Roses]] frontman [[Axl Rose]], and Hoon's back-up vocals on several Guns N' Roses tracks on 1991's Use Your Illusion albums, most notably "Don't Cry."Prato, Greg. "[http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=Bcr3m961o3ep6 Blind Melon]". ''[[All Music Guide]]''. Retrieved [[July 24]] [[2005]]. The band's [[Blind Melon (album)self-titled debut album]], [[record producerproduced]] by [[Rick Parashar]] ([[Pearl Jam]]), contained 13 songs spanning a wide sonic palate. The aggressive dual-lead guitars and shouted vocals of "Soak The Sin" and "[[Tones Of Home]]" evoked [[heavy metal]] and [[classic rock]]; "Time's" spacious [[bridge]] and ambient, winding [[outro]] shared commonalities with [[Grateful Dead]]-style improvisational music; while heavily acoustic songs "Change" and "[[No Rain]]" hinted at [[pop musicpop]] and [[folk musicfolk]] influences. The album sold poorly until the No Rain single became a smash success, along with a popular [[video]] which featured the "Bee Girl" (played by [[Heather DeLoach]]). Thematically, the video suggested a social outcast eventually finding a supportive community through trial and error. Subsequently, ''Blind Melon'' went [[RIAA certificationplatinum]] four times. After opening for [[Neil Young]], [[Lenny Kravitz]], [[Soundgarden]] and [[The Rolling Stones]], Blind Melon's own tour was cut short due to Hoon's escalating [[drug abuse]].
==1994–1995==In 1994, the band began recording their second album, ''[[Soup (album)Soup]]'', in [[New Orleans]] with producer [[Andy Wallace (producer)Andy Wallace]]. The album was released in [[1995 in music1995]], and predominantly featured shorter songs with a more conventional "[[alternative rock]]" approach. The lyrics to "St. Andrew's Fall" referenced a suicide jump, while "New Life" discussed the forthcoming birth of a child. "Mouthful of Cavities" featured backing vocals from [[Jena Kraus]], who subsequently recorded a solo record with Christopher Thorn and Brad Smith. Despite the more contemporary sound, the album failed to meet sales expectations.
In 1995, Blind Melon also contributed a version of the song "Out On The Tiles" to the ''[[Encomium (album)Encomium]]'' tribute album to [[Led Zeppelin]], as well as a promotional CD with a cover of the [[School House Rock]] song "Three is a Magic Number."
Against the advice of Hoon's drug counselor, Blind Melon went on tour in support of ''Soup''. Hoon was found dead of a [[cocaine]] [[overdose]] on [[October 21]] [[1995]] in New Orleans. The remaining members released ''[[Nico (album)Nico]]'' (named for Hoon's daughter, only 13 weeks old when her father died) in [[1996 in music1996]], with the profits going to a program that helps musicians with [[drug addictiondrug]] and [[alcohol addiction]]. ''Nico'' contained unreleased songs from the ''Soup'' recording sessions, as well as other songs often recorded with only partial instrumentation. The closing track, "Letters from a Porcupine", was recorded as a telephone message left by Hoon on a bandmate's answering machine. ''Nico'' included covers of [[Steppenwolf (band)Steppenwolf]] and [[John Lennon]] songs.
After briefly attempting to continue, Blind Melon officially disbanded on [[March 4]] [[1999]], and the various members went on to other projects.
==Compilations and reunification==In 2002, Capitol Records released a ''Classic Masters'' CD showcasing twelve Blind Melon songs. Thanks to stronger than expected sales, the band released ''The Best of Blind Melon'' in 2005, a CD+DVD package that features Blind Melon performing live from a September 1995 concert in [[Chicago]]. On [[December 15]] [[2006]], a [[tribute album]] to Blind Melon was released by [[Yakmusic]] in [[New Zealand]] featuring bands from all over the world. In April 2006, Capitol Records released the ''Live At The Palace'' CD that was re-released in the fall ([[October 17]] [[2006]]) with a new package.
On [[September 15]] [[2006]], it was announced that Blind Melon has reunited with a new lead singer, Travis Warren of [[Rain Fur Rent]]. Further information is on [http://www.blindmelon.com Blind Melon's site] and [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003286179 this article].
On Thursday, [[November 9]] [[2006]], three new Blind Melon songs were released. The titles are: "Make a Difference", "For My Friends", and "Harmful Belly." In [[August]] of [[2007]], the band released another song titled "Wishing Well" which can be accessed on the band's [[MySpace]] site.
==Members==* [[Shannon Hoon]] (Deceased) - vocals, harmonica, kazoo and acoustic guitar* [[Christopher Thorn]] - guitar, mandolin and harmonica* [[Rogers Stevens]] - guitar and piano* [[Brad Smith (bass player)Brad Smith]] - bass, flute and background vocals* [[Glen Graham (rock music)Glen Graham]] - drums and percussion*[[Travis Warren]] - vocals, acoustic guitar
==Discography=={{mainarticleBlind Melon discography}}===Albums======Studio albums===*'''''[[Blind Melon (album)Blind Melon]]''''' [[September 22]], [[1992]] [[Capitol Records]] US #3
4,000,000 (4x Platinum)*'''''[[Soup (album)Soup]]''''' [[August 15]], [[1995]] [[Capitol Records]] US #28*'''''[[Nico (album)Nico]]''''' [[November 12]], [[1996]] [[Capitol Records]] US #161
===Compilation albums===*'''''[[Classic Masters (Blind Melon album)Classic Masters: Blind Melon]]''''' [[January 29]], [[2002]] [[Capitol Records]]*'''''[[The Best of Blind Melon]]''''' [[September 27]], [[2005]] [[Capitol Records]]
===Live album===*'''''[[Live At The Palace]]''''' [[April 4]], [[2006]] [[Capitol Records]]
===Singles===
{ class="wikitable"!rowspan="2" Year!rowspan="2" Title!colspan="4" Chart positions!rowspan="2" Album-US [[Billboard Hot 100Hot 100]]US [[Mainstream Rock Tracks chartMainstream Rock]]US [[Modern Rock Tracks chartModern Rock]][[UK Singles ChartUK]]- 1992 "[[Tones of Home]]" - #10 #20 #62 ''Blind Melon''- [[1992]] "[[No Rain]]" #20 '''#1''' '''#1''' #17 ''Blind Melon''- 1992 "I Wonder" - - - - ''Blind Melon''- 1994 "Change" - - - #35 ''Blind Melon''- [[1995 in music1995]] "[[Galaxie (song)Galaxie]]" - #25 #8 #37 ''Soup''- 1995 "Toes Across the Floor" - - - - ''Soup''- 1996 "[[Three is the Magic Number (Blind Melon song)Three is the Magic Number]]" - - - - ''Schoolhouse Rock! Rocks''- 1996 "Soul One" - - - - ''Nico''- 1996 "The Pusher" - - - - ''Nico''- }
==Notable events in the history of Blind Melon=={{Proselinesection}}* Richard Shannon Hoon born on [[September 26]], [[1967]] in Lafayette, Indiana.* Brad Smith born on [[September 29]], [[1968]] in West Point, Mississippi.* Glen Graham born on [[December 5]], [[1968]] in Columbus, Mississippi.* Christopher Thorn born on [[December 16]], [[1968]] in Dover, Pennsylvania.* Rogers Stevens born on [[October 31]], [[1970]] in West Point, Mississippi.* Blind Melon forms in Los Angeles, California, in 1989.* Shannon Hoon duets with Axl Rose on the Guns N’ Roses track "Don’t Cry", from ''Use Your Illusion'' in 1991.* Blind Melon signs with Capitol Records in 1991.* Blind Melon tours as part of MTV’s "120 Minutes Tour" (alongside Public Image Limited, Big Audio Dynamite, and Live) in the spring of 1992.* Blind Melon's self-titled debut is released on [[September 14]], [[1992]].* Blind Melon opens for the likes of Neil Young, Soundgarden, Ozzy Osbourne, Lenny Kravitz, and Guns N’ Roses, in addition to their own headlining tour of clubs, throughout late 1992 and early 1994.* "No Rain" released as single, video aired heavily on MTV in summer of 1993.* ''Blind Melon'' certified double platinum certification on [[December 17]], [[1993]].* ''Saturday Night Live'' appearance ("No Rain" and "Paper Scratcher" are performed) on [[January 8]], [[1994]].* Blind Melon is nominated for two Grammy Awards – Best Rock Performance and Best New Artist on [[March 1]], [[1994]].* “Late Show With David Letterman” appearance ("Change" is performed and dedicated to Kurt Cobain, whose body was discovered that day) on April 8, 1994.* Blind Melon plays Woodstock ’94, between Joe Cocker and the Rollins Band, on August 13, 1994.* ‘Soup’ released on August 15, 1995.* U.S. tour begins on September 19, 1995.* Second “Late Show With David Letterman” appearance (“Galaxie” is performed) on September 21, 1995.* Shannon Hoon dies from a drug overdose on October 21, 1995.* ‘Nico’ and ‘Letters from a Porcupine’ released on November 12, 1996.* ‘Blind Melon’ certified quadruple platinum on November 13, 1995.* ‘Letters from a Porcupine’ is nominated for ‘Best Long Form Music Video’ at the Grammy Awards on February 25, 1998.* After an attempt to find a new singer doesn’t pan out, Blind Melon officially disbands on March 4, 1999.* VH1’s ‘Behind The Music: Blind Melon’ premieres on September 9, 2001.* ‘Tones Of Home: The Best Of Blind Melon’ (CD) and 'Live At The Metro' (DVD) released on September 27, 2005* ‘Live At The Palace’ released on April 4, 2006.* ‘Live At The Palace’ reissued on October 17, 2006.* ‘Twenty Stories Below’, a tribute album to Blind Melon is set to be released on December 15, 2006 on YakMusic label at http://www.blindmelontribute.com/* September 15, 2006 Blind Melon announce that Travis Warren, formerly of Rain Fur Rent is the new lead singer of the band and that they are working on two new albums.* July 2007, Blind Melon is mixing their new music in LA.
[[2006]]—[[Present (time)Present]] Genre = [[Alternative rock]] Label = [[EMI]]/[[Capitol RecordsCapitol]] Current_members = [[Travis Warren]]
[[Christopher Thorn]]
[[Rogers Stevens]]
[[Brad Smith (bass player)Brad Smith]]
[[Glenn Graham (rock music)Glenn Graham]] Past_members = [[Shannon Hoon]] (deceased)}}
'''Blind Melon''' is an [[alternative rock]] band, whose most notable work dates from [[1992]] to [[1995]], and ceased with the death of lead vocalist [[Shannon Hoon]]. In [[2006]], the band reformed with a new lead vocalist, [[Travis Warren]].
==Early history==Blind Melon assembled in [[California]], with members hailing from [[Indiana]], [[Mississippi]], and [[Pennsylvania]]. The band signed to [[Capitol Records]] in [[1991 in music1991]] and recorded an unreleased demo. The band gained buzz from vocalist Hoon's association with [[Guns N' Roses]] frontman [[Axl Rose]], and Hoon's back-up vocals on several Guns N' Roses tracks on 1991's Use Your Illusion albums, most notably "Don't Cry."Prato, Greg. "[http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=Bcr3m961o3ep6 Blind Melon]". ''[[All Music Guide]]''. Retrieved [[July 24]] [[2005]]. The band's [[Blind Melon (album)self-titled debut album]], [[record producerproduced]] by [[Rick Parashar]] ([[Pearl Jam]]), contained 13 songs spanning a wide sonic palate. The aggressive dual-lead guitars and shouted vocals of "Soak The Sin" and "[[Tones Of Home]]" evoked [[heavy metal]] and [[classic rock]]; "Time's" spacious [[bridge]] and ambient, winding [[outro]] shared commonalities with [[Grateful Dead]]-style improvisational music; while heavily acoustic songs "Change" and "[[No Rain]]" hinted at [[pop musicpop]] and [[folk musicfolk]] influences. The album sold poorly until the No Rain single became a smash success, along with a popular [[video]] which featured the "Bee Girl" (played by [[Heather DeLoach]]). Thematically, the video suggested a social outcast eventually finding a supportive community through trial and error. Subsequently, ''Blind Melon'' went [[RIAA certificationplatinum]] four times. After opening for [[Neil Young]], [[Lenny Kravitz]], [[Soundgarden]] and [[The Rolling Stones]], Blind Melon's own tour was cut short due to Hoon's escalating [[drug abuse]].
==1994–1995==In 1994, the band began recording their second album, ''[[Soup (album)Soup]]'', in [[New Orleans]] with producer [[Andy Wallace (producer)Andy Wallace]]. The album was released in [[1995 in music1995]], and predominantly featured shorter songs with a more conventional "[[alternative rock]]" approach. The lyrics to "St. Andrew's Fall" referenced a suicide jump, while "New Life" discussed the forthcoming birth of a child. "Mouthful of Cavities" featured backing vocals from [[Jena Kraus]], who subsequently recorded a solo record with Christopher Thorn and Brad Smith. Despite the more contemporary sound, the album failed to meet sales expectations.
In 1995, Blind Melon also contributed a version of the song "Out On The Tiles" to the ''[[Encomium (album)Encomium]]'' tribute album to [[Led Zeppelin]], as well as a promotional CD with a cover of the [[School House Rock]] song "Three is a Magic Number."
Against the advice of Hoon's drug counselor, Blind Melon went on tour in support of ''Soup''. Hoon was found dead of a [[cocaine]] [[overdose]] on [[October 21]] [[1995]] in New Orleans. The remaining members released ''[[Nico (album)Nico]]'' (named for Hoon's daughter, only 13 weeks old when her father died) in [[1996 in music1996]], with the profits going to a program that helps musicians with [[drug addictiondrug]] and [[alcohol addiction]]. ''Nico'' contained unreleased songs from the ''Soup'' recording sessions, as well as other songs often recorded with only partial instrumentation. The closing track, "Letters from a Porcupine", was recorded as a telephone message left by Hoon on a bandmate's answering machine. ''Nico'' included covers of [[Steppenwolf (band)Steppenwolf]] and [[John Lennon]] songs.
After briefly attempting to continue, Blind Melon officially disbanded on [[March 4]] [[1999]], and the various members went on to other projects.
==Compilations and reunification==In 2002, Capitol Records released a ''Classic Masters'' CD showcasing twelve Blind Melon songs. Thanks to stronger than expected sales, the band released ''The Best of Blind Melon'' in 2005, a CD+DVD package that features Blind Melon performing live from a September 1995 concert in [[Chicago]]. On [[December 15]] [[2006]], a [[tribute album]] to Blind Melon was released by [[Yakmusic]] in [[New Zealand]] featuring bands from all over the world. In April 2006, Capitol Records released the ''Live At The Palace'' CD that was re-released in the fall ([[October 17]] [[2006]]) with a new package.
On [[September 15]] [[2006]], it was announced that Blind Melon has reunited with a new lead singer, Travis Warren of [[Rain Fur Rent]]. Further information is on [http://www.blindmelon.com Blind Melon's site] and [http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003286179 this article].
On Thursday, [[November 9]] [[2006]], three new Blind Melon songs were released. The titles are: "Make a Difference", "For My Friends", and "Harmful Belly." In [[August]] of [[2007]], the band released another song titled "Wishing Well" which can be accessed on the band's [[MySpace]] site.
==Members==* [[Shannon Hoon]] (Deceased) - vocals, harmonica, kazoo and acoustic guitar* [[Christopher Thorn]] - guitar, mandolin and harmonica* [[Rogers Stevens]] - guitar and piano* [[Brad Smith (bass player)Brad Smith]] - bass, flute and background vocals* [[Glen Graham (rock music)Glen Graham]] - drums and percussion*[[Travis Warren]] - vocals, acoustic guitar
==Discography=={{mainarticleBlind Melon discography}}===Albums======Studio albums===*'''''[[Blind Melon (album)Blind Melon]]''''' [[September 22]], [[1992]] [[Capitol Records]] US #3
4,000,000 (4x Platinum)*'''''[[Soup (album)Soup]]''''' [[August 15]], [[1995]] [[Capitol Records]] US #28*'''''[[Nico (album)Nico]]''''' [[November 12]], [[1996]] [[Capitol Records]] US #161
===Compilation albums===*'''''[[Classic Masters (Blind Melon album)Classic Masters: Blind Melon]]''''' [[January 29]], [[2002]] [[Capitol Records]]*'''''[[The Best of Blind Melon]]''''' [[September 27]], [[2005]] [[Capitol Records]]
===Live album===*'''''[[Live At The Palace]]''''' [[April 4]], [[2006]] [[Capitol Records]]
===Singles===
{ class="wikitable"!rowspan="2" Year!rowspan="2" Title!colspan="4" Chart positions!rowspan="2" Album-US [[Billboard Hot 100Hot 100]]US [[Mainstream Rock Tracks chartMainstream Rock]]US [[Modern Rock Tracks chartModern Rock]][[UK Singles ChartUK]]- 1992 "[[Tones of Home]]" - #10 #20 #62 ''Blind Melon''- [[1992]] "[[No Rain]]" #20 '''#1''' '''#1''' #17 ''Blind Melon''- 1992 "I Wonder" - - - - ''Blind Melon''- 1994 "Change" - - - #35 ''Blind Melon''- [[1995 in music1995]] "[[Galaxie (song)Galaxie]]" - #25 #8 #37 ''Soup''- 1995 "Toes Across the Floor" - - - - ''Soup''- 1996 "[[Three is the Magic Number (Blind Melon song)Three is the Magic Number]]" - - - - ''Schoolhouse Rock! Rocks''- 1996 "Soul One" - - - - ''Nico''- 1996 "The Pusher" - - - - ''Nico''- }
==Notable events in the history of Blind Melon=={{Proselinesection}}* Richard Shannon Hoon born on [[September 26]], [[1967]] in Lafayette, Indiana.* Brad Smith born on [[September 29]], [[1968]] in West Point, Mississippi.* Glen Graham born on [[December 5]], [[1968]] in Columbus, Mississippi.* Christopher Thorn born on [[December 16]], [[1968]] in Dover, Pennsylvania.* Rogers Stevens born on [[October 31]], [[1970]] in West Point, Mississippi.* Blind Melon forms in Los Angeles, California, in 1989.* Shannon Hoon duets with Axl Rose on the Guns N’ Roses track "Don’t Cry", from ''Use Your Illusion'' in 1991.* Blind Melon signs with Capitol Records in 1991.* Blind Melon tours as part of MTV’s "120 Minutes Tour" (alongside Public Image Limited, Big Audio Dynamite, and Live) in the spring of 1992.* Blind Melon's self-titled debut is released on [[September 14]], [[1992]].* Blind Melon opens for the likes of Neil Young, Soundgarden, Ozzy Osbourne, Lenny Kravitz, and Guns N’ Roses, in addition to their own headlining tour of clubs, throughout late 1992 and early 1994.* "No Rain" released as single, video aired heavily on MTV in summer of 1993.* ''Blind Melon'' certified double platinum certification on [[December 17]], [[1993]].* ''Saturday Night Live'' appearance ("No Rain" and "Paper Scratcher" are performed) on [[January 8]], [[1994]].* Blind Melon is nominated for two Grammy Awards – Best Rock Performance and Best New Artist on [[March 1]], [[1994]].* “Late Show With David Letterman” appearance ("Change" is performed and dedicated to Kurt Cobain, whose body was discovered that day) on April 8, 1994.* Blind Melon plays Woodstock ’94, between Joe Cocker and the Rollins Band, on August 13, 1994.* ‘Soup’ released on August 15, 1995.* U.S. tour begins on September 19, 1995.* Second “Late Show With David Letterman” appearance (“Galaxie” is performed) on September 21, 1995.* Shannon Hoon dies from a drug overdose on October 21, 1995.* ‘Nico’ and ‘Letters from a Porcupine’ released on November 12, 1996.* ‘Blind Melon’ certified quadruple platinum on November 13, 1995.* ‘Letters from a Porcupine’ is nominated for ‘Best Long Form Music Video’ at the Grammy Awards on February 25, 1998.* After an attempt to find a new singer doesn’t pan out, Blind Melon officially disbands on March 4, 1999.* VH1’s ‘Behind The Music: Blind Melon’ premieres on September 9, 2001.* ‘Tones Of Home: The Best Of Blind Melon’ (CD) and 'Live At The Metro' (DVD) released on September 27, 2005* ‘Live At The Palace’ released on April 4, 2006.* ‘Live At The Palace’ reissued on October 17, 2006.* ‘Twenty Stories Below’, a tribute album to Blind Melon is set to be released on December 15, 2006 on YakMusic label at http://www.blindmelontribute.com/* September 15, 2006 Blind Melon announce that Travis Warren, formerly of Rain Fur Rent is the new lead singer of the band and that they are working on two new albums.* July 2007, Blind Melon is mixing their new music in LA.
like no rain
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