Shannon Hoon

Richard Shannon Hoon (September 26, 1967 – October 21, 1995) was the lead singer of the band Blind Melon.

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Born Richard Shannon Hoon in Lafayette, Indiana, USA, Hoon reportedly began using his middle name to avoid confusion with his father, who was also named Richard. In high school, Hoon was a stand-out athlete in football, wrestling, and pole vaulting. In addition to his reputation as an athlete, Hoon also gained some local notoriety after several arrests by the Lafayette police. Hoon graduated from McCutcheon High School in 1986.

September 26: September 26 is the 269th day of the year (270th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 96 days remaining....

1967: 1967 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar....

October 21: October 21 is the 294th day of the year (295th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 71 days remaining....

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