Shannon Hoon

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

Early Life

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.

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Lafayette - Indiana - USA

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After graduation, Hoon joined a local band named Styff Kytten, which also featured guitarist Michael Kelsey. Hoon took on the role of frontman and lead singer for the band. It was around this time that Hoon wrote his first song, Change.

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