Shannon Hoon
Shannon Hoon Birth name Richard Shannon Hoon Born (1967-09-26)September 26, 1967 Lafayette, Indiana, United States Died October 21, 1995(1995-10-21) (aged 28) New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Genres Alternative rock, neo-psychedelia, folk rock Occupation(s) Musician Instruments Vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, kazoo, tambourine, bongos, conga Years active 1985–1995 Labels Capitol Associated acts Blind Melon, Guns N' Roses, Styff Kitten Website blindmelon.com Richard Shannon Hoon (September 26, 1967 – October 21, 1995) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He was the frontman and lead singer of the band Blind Melon until his death from a cocaine overdose in 1995.