What Happened to BLIND MELON's SHANNON HOON? | Home & Grave

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[@clicheguevara5282]

At the Bonnaroo music festival in 2007, I randomly setup my campsite next to Shannon's mom, Nell. She was there camping with a couple Blind Melon fans in their 20s. We spent the whole weekend hanging out. She was SUCH a sweet lady and loved talking about Shannon. ...though even after all those years, she'd still cry when talking about his death. She was battling cancer at the time and a lot of Melon fans were helping to take care of her.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thank you for sharing!!!

[@mandycolley5852]

Aww I hope she is doing better GOD BLESS YOU NELL. 🐾🌷🌸🌻🌻🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@askledhead]

Thats a Beautiful thing that his Fans were helping her. Shannon touched a lot of people with his lyrics and music, that's Awesome

[@betsybabf748]

When it comes to losing a child or a longtime spouse, you never stop crying when they're gone. 😢 Some wounds aren't possible to heal.

[@misguidedangel6550]

That's very cool I hope Nell is doing OK

[@jasonmcgovern1364]

Hi Jordan, so many of these great young talented musicians with the rest of their lives ahead of them have passed far too soon because of drugs, what a shame. Well, at least they have left behind their great music so we can still remember them at their best. Great vlog Jordan.

[@lisacranston364]

No rain is a cult classic.Short career, I that video is cool about being different and finding people who accept u..other bees. Good people,bad disease..Takes alot.RIP.thanks...

[@michaelpolo6117]

Awww I met Shannon when I won tix to 120 minutes tour from w.v.u.m., in my hometown of MiaMi. WITH Big Audio Dynamite II , P.I.L., Live, Blind Melon. He told me he was tripping balls on shrooms. He was so nice to me he took me to the t-shirt stand and asked me what do you want? And I said I want the Blind Melon cap. Ans he said to the vendor give the kid a hat. And she said 30 bucks. And he told her look at my pass that's my merchandise your'e selling. And she seemed perplexed. So he grabbed the hat himself and put it on my head. I wish I still had that cap . He was such a nice guy.... I will never forget that... sad. Beautiful soul.......

[@delsc7287]

Blind Melon reminds me of my youth. My young teenage years. Best years of my life. Every time I listen to an album, it takes me back to a better time and place. Shannon RIP. Getting sober is the hardest but best thing I ever did. We've lost so many incredible talents to substance abuse.

[@Sibrena001]

Drugs and alcohol can make the sweetest person change into someone completely different. Many of my relatives were alcoholics and it is so sad to watch.

[@jayburns7962]

Excellent job, Jordan. I'm going to have Galaxie playing in my head for days now....and that's a good thing. I read somewhere a few years ago Axl Rose didn't go to Shannon's funeral....not because of any disagreement but because he didn't want his funeral to be about Axl showing up with the paparazzi snapping photos. He wanted to respect his friends and family and have the funeral be about Shannon's life.

[@debrahubbard763]

My God, what he could have been if he lived!

[@Amy-hl4rx]

@Daze With Jordan The Lion Shannon Hoon's documentary "All I Can Say" was so heartbreaking. He seems he so badly wanted to be happy but never dealt with the divorce of his parents and all the anger that he kept deep inside. I feel heartbroken for his girlfriend, daughter and mom and dad. Without giving anything away, he knew he was going to die. He was a brilliant creator of music. His voice was very unique. What a great piece to do Jordan. Thank you

[@AlreadyFree612]

Thank you for doing this vlog, Jordan. I'm a huge Melon Head, and Shannon is an underappreciated talent. He wrote, "Change" when he was 16 years old, sitting on the front porch of the house you were to! His mom, Nel is a sweetheart and very involved and engaged with the fans. I'm friends with her on Facebook believe it or not. She tells a lot of stories about his childhood on there and shares pictures as well. ✌️

[@tonystout1545]

Lafayette, Indiana is nothing but a drug town. I can understand his band mates wanting to keep him away from there. My sister has lived most of her adult life there and is heroin addicted. She always moved back to Lafayette because that's where it was easy to find drug connections. Sad, but true.

[@jessesimpson3716]

That is a wild comment it's who you choose to associate with you can go anywhere and find dope heads and dope whores I've lived here all my life and when I lived that stupid lifestyle the stupid s*** was everywhere. Only a dopehead hangs w dopeheads I used to be convinced that everybody was on drugs once I quit that stupid life now I don't know anybody that does that crap

[@chuckmadden2251]

I would have loved to see and hear what Shannon did with his music as he grew older, he was a unique talent. Thanks for taking us there, Jordan.

[@repdale]

RIP Shannon Hoon. The world misses you and loves you

[@lizbridges3158]

My friend was with Warner at the time so we went to see Neil Young. Blind Melon opened for him. Met Shannon briefly and he had a sweet energy. Shortly after I heard he passed. Stills breaks my heart.

[@bradaldy3001]

Jordan, I just have to give you mad props. This was the most comprehensive and knowledgeable video I've ever seen on Shannon. I'm a huge fan myself and you covered the whole gambit man. Fantastic job. I was actually in New Orleans when he passed. I had bought tickets for their show at Tipitina's months in advance and made it down there about an hour after they found Shannon on the bus. Horrible day. I've still got the ticket to that show in fact. But anyway, I just had to let you know how fantastic of a job you did and how much it's appreciated. Take care of yourself and be safe out there. Peace brother

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thank you so much....

[@Amy-hl4rx]

That was not his girlfriend on the phone, he was speaking to someone telling them he wanted to get back home to his girlfriend and daughter and that he couldn't go back on that bus. Wanted a plane to go home that day or night. He even asked for a phone call when the flight time would be, but he was made to get back on the bus and he used again and died. He was crying for help on that last phone call in the hotel room. So very sad. He would be alive today had that person on the phone had called his management and got him to the airport and waited for a cancelation seat. Sadly his last cry for help was never heard...

[@rgoob4045]

Thanks Jordan for keeping his dignity intact which is very often not or inadvertently not done, so that is so much appreciated for those still sick, suffering and/or recovering from this fatal malady all too often. Thanks for the story and sharing this with us all.

[@dorothyrobdau7365]

Jordan your vlog on Shannon Hoon's story was also such a nice tribute. Very nice of you, anyone can tell how much you cared and liked Blind Melon and the music.

[@lovebuzz1979]

Loved Shannon Hoon!! Amazing talent gone far too soon. Thank you for this tribute to him. 🤗

[@pilze.7213]

I was lucky to see Bling Melon at Reading Festival in 1995 where I was down the front. They eventually got chucked off as Shannon had thrown his microphone over the eaves of the stage structure and was swinging off the cable like Tarzan, I don't think the sound crew were too happy with his wrecking their equipment! :D Good times!

[@leeanne1418]

I live 30 minutes from Shannon’s grave. I wish I knew you were near. I would of loved to meet you. I have been your subscriber from the beginning. Love all your vlogs Jordan!!

[@lisalee8074]

Thank you for making this video. I live in Indiana and did not realize he was from Lafayette! No Rain is one of my all time favorite songs.

[@louisetregomorgan4907]

This was moving Jordan . He had no chance from day go to be honest, but he left a legacy and a child in his short time on earth. 💙⚘

[@dazzlingchick]

💋Thanks Jordan. Loved Blind Melon I remember when they first came out when I was a pre-teen. There couldn’t have been a better person to do a vlog on Shannon. Blessings to you and Jah. ~Love&Light♥️Carli

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thank you so much!

[@danozism]

Sorry I'm late! Good to see you again Jordan. I am a similar age to you, as I was right into BM around the same time. Great video, as always. You have to come to Australia one day- I'll show you around Melbourne at least! "-)

[@marcpalacios2953]

Numbers nightclub had a known dealer who was at all the shows.I used to have a friend who lived on Avondale (#’s is by a residential area) and on my way to his apt. I saw that guy going by the tour bus late in the afternoon. When I heard about Shannon I immediately thought about that.

[@bearyhot]

That is so scary to think that that guy....you know.... Your comment is why I read comments after watching a video.....so many personal stories, that add to a video. Thanks for the additional info!

[@texasgina]

Here’s a little trivia Jordan. The girl in the bee video her name is Heather and she used to live in the same town as us in Lake Forest, South Orange County California. We left California in 2008… Also Bradley Nowell from Sublime, Was from the same area. I used to run into his mom Penny (who’s a nurse) quite often at Mission Viejo hospital when my twins were little. My girls had pretty bad asthma when they were little and they were always in and out of the hospital

[@bobbywalton5029]

I left a little "good luck" coin on his headstone back in 2002 or 2003....I went back there a couple years later and it was gone...their was a lot of things behind that coin and it meant a lot to me as his music did and still does...i carried it for a while for good luck until i left it on Shannon's headstone as my way of saying "thank you" for your music and for getting me thru some of my darkest of times....I wouldn't of left it there for someone to take...I left it there for Shannon and not you..if your reading this by chance...I could never take something off a person's grave...it was cool and unique and very different...I will say their is alot of darkness behind that thing...I will visit him one day again and it would be cool if it was gave back...Shannon Hoon...Unless it was Nell or Nico...that would be the only acceptation and OK by me ...I've been there 3 times since 2002...that's how much his music meant to me and still does....I put it there to look over his grave and to keep negativity away......

[@jjets8775]

I was backstage at Memorial Hall in KC partying with the opening band Dig. For the Blind Melon set, I got to be in front of the barricade and take pictures. I never saw Shannon backstage. The guys in Dig told me they gave him LSD that night. He had a Picnic Committee shirt on and had the best aura. He danced and sprinkled happy dust on the crowd. I loved it. That, was a great night! I still have the pictures.

[@Rogersdrumvideos]

It was Brad the bass player who suggested the name not Glen. The name comes from a Cheech and Chong skit. A character called Blind Melon Chitlin' Brad's dad had known the skit and called their neighbors in Mississippi "a bunch of blind melons"

[@bearyhot]

Excellent info!

[@shannonyoung1460]

You always do such a great job of storytelling and research into your vlogs and taking us places that some of us would never see if not for your vlogs!

[@freebird4863]

The video for Rain and his voice singing that sing hits my soul every time i hear it. Whenever my daughter has problems with friendships, i remind her to “find her bees “ 🐝.

[@gsparks1835]

A very great band lead by a great front man. Their albums are some of my all time favorites. I have visted his grave several times and have some anomalies in one of my photos. It may be coincidence or have a good explanation above my knowledge, but it was one photo out of many crystal clear. One thing about the grave site, it was very peaceful. There is a book that chronicles his career you can find online. It is a diary style narrative but very interesting. There is also a recent interview with the remaining members of the band worth a view. Great job as always, Jordan! #ripshannon

[@jeff_quallio]

I always appreciate the respect with which you give vlogs like this. Great work Jordan I still can remember to this day where I was when I heard ab Shannon's passing.

[@michaeldalton8374]

Hoon didn’t live in that “apartment” at the time of his death. He and his girlfriend had bought a home a few blocks from Nel’s house.

[@squinkque]

I wasn't a HUGE Blind Melon fan but I did buy their first album before they had a hit w/No Rain. I bought it after seeing Tones of Home on MTV. I also saw them play live at First ave in Minneapolis on their last tour. Shannon had short hair at the time and I remember him and the band put on a fiery show. I just looked it up on the internet and I see their guitarist, Roger Stevens, became an attorney.

[@FindingNorcal]

Drugs are bad m'kay....RIP To another talented human.

[@thismothafuckasaid7304]

His Mom was selling bunch of Shannon's stuff on Ebay, few years ago..and for surprisingly cheap too.

[@champagnephiljackcoolippol5437]

I got to see Blind Melon with Soundgarden & Neil Young in NJ. Great show. He was fantastic!

[@Coalbucketlist]

Great video!! Did you happen to shoot a video of axls home in the same area while you were there? I live in Indiana but never have visited Lafayette. Just drove through. Every state has some incredible talent from there area and we've had some great talent come out of Indiana. From actors like Steve McQueen and James Dean to musicians like David Lee Roth, John Mellencamp, Axl Rose and Michael Jackson. I bet we have all known some rather interesting people from whichever state we live in that would have been great entertainers. I know I have.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

No, I wasn't sure of the address. I read a forum where a lot of people were saying the address online was wrong

[@Coalbucketlist]

@@DazewithJordantheLion there was a video on KZbin where someone did go by there. I've seen it on video but you have to drive by without stopping. I guess the people living there aren't as open as the people living in the Hoon House.

[@staceymaring2710]

I didn't know much about Shannon except for No Rain, which is one of my favorite songs. Excellent video. I will go see if I can find the documentary.

[@jimweiss]

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful video, man so many memories with the music of blind melon saw them every time they were in Phoenix saw for my friends with new singer just not the same. I miss Shannon like a brother, him the music and being out in the woods with friends that was blind melon!!!!! We all are going home to our galaxy

[@pippadot679]

Jordan, yet another fascinating vlog. Seems like I walk away knowing so much more than I ever thought I would due to your excellent research and storytelling.

[@madj3202911238]

Thank you for doing this. He was truly special.

[@robin5380]

Thank you Jordan , you’re never afraid to show compassion for what and who you believe it😊👍

[@mikejaxn]

Saw Blind Melon open for the Stones on the Voodoo Lounge tour in 1994, and the one thing that stood out (even 27 years later) was how out of it Shannon was - his vocal delivery and stage presence was really erratic that night and it seemed the group as a whole was fading quickly.

[@PDC7275]

I also saw Blind Melon open for the Stones during that tour. I was actually excited since I was somewhat of a fan of Blind Melon as well. It was a huge stadium for for the Stones, so it should have been a big deal for any act lucky enough to open for them, but Blind Melon did not put on a great show that evening. Sadly, they were a bit of a let down. Sad story, though. I hope the guy finally found the peace he was looking for.

[@mikejaxn]

@@PDC7275 Totally agree and I hope so, too. I saw them in Columbia SC at Williams-Brice stadium, btw, and it made me cringe when I realized how long ago that was.

[@rockerjim8045]

Totally agree. I saw them at the Reading Festival and they were uninspiring

[@PDC7275]

@@mikejaxn Yep. That was the venue. The Stones were great, though.

[@TopSecretInformations]

Blind Melon opened for Guns 'N Roses in April of '93. in Omaha, Ne. The crowd was so rowdy (& I mean _ROWDY!_ ) & pumped for GNR that they booed BM during every song. Shannon got irritated & yelled, "If you don't settle down, we're gonna play for another 45 minutes!" Someone in the audience threw a roll of toilet paper on stage. Shannon picked it up, pulled his pants down, wiped his ass with it and threw it into the audience & walked off stage. I'd never heard a band booed so hard.

[@mariaday712]

Sad story. Too bad someone couldn't help him fight his demons. I remember the Song No Rain. It was on MTV all the time. I didn't know anything about him. Rest in peace Shannon. Thank you Jordan for telling his story. Just wish things could have ended better for him. Stay safe and take care.

[@alessiasalcedo1900]

No one can help people under drugs

[@misguidedangel6550]

​@@alessiasalcedo1900yes they can, I'm living proof of it

[@joanndallas4683]

Excellent Jordan! Looking forward to your next. He was almost a member of the 27 club. Not a club anyone wants to belong to.

[@quinny6920]

I love a bungalow with a big porch like that!! Another sad story and gone too soon. Thank you Jordan!

[@erikduhon2369]

Thank You Jordan for doing this vlog. I'm a huge fan of blind melon and Shannon Hoon 🖤 gone way to soon. I often think about what he and the band could have done music wise. His music lives on forever. RIP Shannon Hoon 😪

[@JamesLee-lk4kx]

Loved blind melon.what a great video jordan.so awesome you found his childhood home.i watched that documentary,made me shed a couple tears.r.ip Shannon Hoon.

[@Rondawwg]

Some beautiful words and comments, shows how warms and caring the fans are.

[@bradaldy3001]

Yeah Shannon Hoon!!!! I've been a fan for many years. RIP Shannon we miss you!!!!!

[@michaelowens5522]

I remember this band well brother I had just got out of the Army when he past away it was very sad I would walk around in Germany playing this CD it was awesome 👍🤠😎 lived life to fast ⏩ a lot of the big bands in this time lost the Battle of life because they could not deal with everything.

[@mallorymiller7139]

I remember these days, he is missed as an artist.

[@roncarter2188]

I saw Blind Melon opening for the Rolling Stones in Memphis in 1994, they sounded awful and as I remember it got booed off at the end d of their set. What a tragic ending for Shannon, R.I.P.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Another talented man that was gone way too soon.

[@ritarizzo9317]

Amazing vlog!!! Blind Melon totally takes me back to my middle school yrs (and the flamin lips!!) great video

[@kpatrick7901]

Great vlog on one of the most underrated singers /bands of the 90’s “Blind Melon” 👍

[@BatsBabyGirl1856]

Really good vlog it was good that you could see the house that he live in at one time

[@Wooley689]

It's a shame that people know drugs will ruin their lives and yet more keep doing it each day.

[@1SeanBond]

One heck of a voice! what a great Band! ....It's truly a Sad story and one that happens more often in the rock n roll world I wonder what other amazing music he would have made,So Sad,I really enjoyed this vlog! Ty Jordan. 🤝✌

[@goldenhoneysilk]

thanks for the trip. what a nice house got character. pretty sad when young people die cause of drugs not giving themselves a chance to make it big. always a great vlog Jordan

[@jasonwhiskey6083]

Huge BM fan! I even came out to visit James when they played out there with Travis... great clog! Cheers!

[@SuburbanEffect]

Great Job Jordan! I have been a huge Blind Melon fan since the very first time, I ever heard the song Change.For anyone who has not listened. The record Soup, is an absolute Masterpiece from Start to Finish. That band was so amazingly talented. I am from Indy and thanks for this vlog buddy!

[@SuburbanEffect]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2bWnmCCmLabedE 2 of my favorites from Soup, I also recommend Blind Melon live and Interactive show. For anyone who has not watched it. A must. It's a great set.

[@aschule5684]

I agree, SOUP was absolutely a masterpiece

[@MICHELLE-gu2qc]

Outstanding video Jordan very detailed great tribute to Shannon. I liked Blind Melon. Far too many talented people have died too young. He had a wonderful house, hopefully the owners will do Air Bnb.

[@nunyabisniss1179]

Love this, Jordan. Big fan of Blind Melon. Thank you for this vlog. ❤️✌️

[@karenleemallonee684]

Jordan what wonderful tribute to this young man, you did a great job. I don't remember his name, I do remember hearing the band's name, but I doubt I ever listen to any of their music. I just went and heard the song No Rain, I liked it a lot & it does have that late 60s early 70s sound to it. I wanted to watch the documentary, but you have to pay for it, I can't afford it right now. Thank you for introducing me to new music, I will listen to some other tunes later in the day. A++ Jordan! 🌼

[@bradrielly7031]

None of their other songs sound anything like no rain. Imo while it was a good song, every other song on that album was way better from a pure blues based rock perspective. I hate that people only know them for one song. Give them a serious listen some time, you wont regret it.

[@lucidkate]

His brother Tim is to the left of him, and Vernie (his beloved grandmother) follows. "I wish I could be a little more like Vernie" 🐓

[@jamessheets6604]

Loved his voice! One of my favorite bands in high school.

[@raydash1424]

It's a tribute to you that you remember individuals that would be forgotten otherwise

[@sixbladeknife44]

I saw them on a bill with Neil Young in the early 90’s…major talent and a tragic loss, thanks for the vlog ✌️

[@janadeubner9883]

Thank you, Jordan, for sharing this information on Shannon Hoon. I didn't know very much about him other than I have always loved No Rain. I was introduced to this Blind Melon song on MTV back in the 80's. I will check out this documentary. RIP Shannon. Your daughter has grown into a beautiful young lady.

[@janadeubner9883]

@Joe Vicaio guess it was the early 90's. too many years ago to remember

[@blowdollybetty]

Rude.

[@AceThaKushKing]

RIP Shannon Hoon! From 25 min away and my uncle lives in Dayton where he's from. Made good music just got lost to drugs 😔

[@syreetaabney6968]

loved the video Jordan thank you for sharing one of your favorite bands with us and love the sunglasses, thanks for all you do see you in the next video.

[@Alan..W]

Their 1992 album Blind Melon still gets blasted in my car. Cracking album ...

[@denisebradford5241]

Old signs are nostalgically poignant. There is one in my area for a defunct Radio Shack. Reconciliation and having good family relationships is hard when most of the family struggles with substance abuse. I feel for him and always sing along to their music . Thanks.

[@daddybog7189]

Just another sad story of a young talented musician losing a battle with drugs.

[@Jodi2828]

Great vlog Jordan! Learned so much. Merry Christmas to you and Jah!

[@ohioguy94]

Great video Jordan. I just love your knowledge for all things.

[@davidmabry263]

Loved Blind Melon. It was so sad that he passed so soon. If you listen to his music however, in the lyrics of songs he sang, he seemed depressed. Too bad he didn't get help soon enough to avoid his early demise.

[@fredrick443]

Best band of the 90s. If you listen through their full albums, there isn't a bad song.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

I agree!! Soup is amazing!

[@prettybullet7728]

Drugs have robbed the world of so many talented people.

[@D.J.-]

I know that Nestle Bunny!! About 10 min from my house! Great tribute to Shannon! Thanks, Jordan!

[@cindyjohnson2300]

You are a good person, your are respectful and not judging. . Thanks. Merry Christmas 🎅

[@fr8driver522]

If memory serves, the original CD of the Illusions set contained a third version of Don't Cry, only available on the original, first release CDs. I've yet to hear that 2rd version....

[@bethtyree6346]

RIP Shannon Hoon Your music was great

[@xx7secondsxx]

"All I can say" is absolutely AMAZING!!!

[@joshuawaltz9484]

Loved Blind Melon. It was a smooth playing band. Too bad Shannon couldn't shake his demons. Addiction is a terrible thing. Great video Jordan.

[@johnpearson429]

Great video!! RIP R. Shannon Hoon

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thanks for watching and remembering

[@xx7secondsxx]

"Soup" is one of the greatest LP's ever!!! Criminally overlooked!!! Like Nirvaner!... I'd have LOVED to hear what the next LP and evolution of the band would've held for both bands

[@phineas117]

God rest Shannon. such a big talent. Axl Rose was from Lafayette too. He knew Shannon and his sister.

[@roccop913]

Mouth full of cavities 🦷 best song ever! IF you KNOW... u KNOW♥️♥️♥️

Great job Jordan, thanks so much man.

[@letitbesummer6536]

Was always so sad about his death. Such a talent & such a waste. 💔💔 Where can I find the documentary? Netflix?

[@Jasun1974]

Izzy Stradlin is also from here in Lafayette,Indiana I only live like 3 miles from his grave at Dayton...Blind Melon is wayyyyy better live I recommend the live intimate and interactive on Canada Much Music it was recorded less than a month before shannon dies and then of course the Woodstock 94 performance to me was epic I was there but didn't recall a whole lot of it lol I had "amnesia" give me a break lol Shannon was clean until they got to L.A. and they ran into Alice in Chains Layne Stayley and that is when Shannon fell off the wagon again and bought cocaine fr Layne...his gf and 3 month old daughter Nico Blue Hoon flew back to Lafayette and Shannon figured hey the old lady and baby are gone let's party a lil he had just gotten lout of rehab and had drug councilor on tour with him to help watch him and keep him off drugs but Shannon was doing it right in front of the guy and he wasn't doing nothing about it but sitting on the bus watching TV so the other guys fired him..anyway he does about all that coke as they tour through Denver and idk couple other places before rhey played Numbers club in Houston and was said to been a terrible show that Shannon appeared like he was going to die there he was sweating bad and even kept hitting his mouth on the mic and he knew thr show was bad and stayed awake all night while the tour went into New Orleans his old haunt see he knew new Orleans was bad and knew that dope flew the=e easy its where they had just recorded the album they was touring "Soup" recorded at Kingsway recording studio new Orleans...it's damn eerie because when the song first track is played it starts out with new Orleans brass band playing the funeral March song they play as they walking a body to the cemetery down there its haunting to say the least...but anyway he was said to have had the biggest ball of coke they had ever saw anyone with he reported to have bought it from someone in Houston he made a call and someone brought it to him now you can see on the all I can say documentary he don't appear to be no intoxicated than Jordan looks lol which means none at all so he recording himself no shirt and shorts in motel room its about 830? On phone with his gf who was his longtime gf byw high school sweethearts...he tells her " I need to get off that fucking bus" as fatw would have it he dies in said bus only hours later I've always wondered what his coke levels was someone said he had bought some GOOD coke in Houston some Bolivian flake as it was close to pure they say...I theorize he went to his room called his gf got off phone seen he wasn't going to be able to sleep because he been doing coke all night and it keeps you awake...so I think he decided it's all ready close to sound check fug it and busted out the new strong coke from Houston and that is what killed him he likely done a huge rail like he done with the less potent stuff and when it hit him it busted his heart its why when he was found he was in guitarist Christopher thorn bunk on thr bus snd it was said that was TABOO Def 1000 % never ever bother another mates bunk it was super off limits I think he felt his heart racing and knew he was in trouble and dove into Christopher's bunk hoping to calm down and the heart rate come down his feet alsonwas sticking out of tbe bunk when they tried to wake him the sound guy tickled his feet thinking he had passed out ya know but he didn't respond and tried again and then rolled him over and said knew immediately he was in trouble and yelled to call 911 and started CPR he was half blue and warm to touch so he hadn't been gone long EMTs arrive and just looked at him and said he's dead and walked off thr bus as he was left on there for several hrs while they finished tbe investigation...anyway if anyone has ever heard of the levels of drugs found in his body id love to know its don't make a difference but I'd still very curious. I can't believe how long ago it has been my how time flies a d keeps going faster...he was such a talented individual no telling what they could went kn to become had he not died...it tore his family apart especially his mom and dad who just died in June his dad buried beside bim and the song " Vernie" is about his grandma she just died also I thinkn 2018 she was 99 yrs old I believe vernie long her name

[@lucyrambo9371]

Sad story of the times and talented!

[@MissBrittany86]

Jordan thank you for teaching me about this musician

[@keithcolantropo3840]

Went to the final vigil of 2015. It was an amazing experience

[@kristywhite2112]

I rediscovered Blind Melon at 28. I was obsessed. They were never a "hippie band." Shannon, I don't think liked that label and No Rain wasn't his favorite to play maybe for that reason. I had no idea that his mom sold the house. I'm pretty sure I've seen different people coming and singing on that porch with moma Nel around the time of his Vigils. Thank's for showing this!

[@7viewerlogic670]

Airbnb would be a good idea. Thanks for the video.

[@upinflames_01]

They had some good tunes! The band name reminds me of Tommy Chong's character Blind Melon Chitlin.

[@nicolevarnam2290]

Dude! Thanks for going to see Shannon! Awesome Video as Always 🤘💙

[@tanyanewman55]

The follow up to Appetite was Lies 😆🤣😂 sorry to correct you.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

No, lies was actually their ep before appetite and a few acoustic songs. Not an album release. A collection of songs.