Blind Melon

Blind Melon are an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles, California. The band is best known for their 1993 song "No Rain".

Blind Melon was formed in March 1990 by band members Rogers Stevens, Brad Smith and Shannon Hoon. They released their eponymous debut studio album Blind Melon in September 22, 1992. Their second album Soup was released on August 15, 1995. On October 21, 1995, Lead singer Shannon Hoon was found dead on the band's tour bus of a heart attack caused by a cocaine overdose. The band looked for a new singer after Hoon's death but broke up on March 4, 1999.

The band reunited on September 15, 2006 with new lead singer Travis Warren. They released their fourth studio album For My Friends on April 22, 2008. The band went on hiatus in 2009 and reunited again in 2010.

 Band members 
Current
Rogers Stevens – lead guitar, piano, keyboards (1990–1999, 2006–present)
Brad Smith – bass, flute, backing vocals (1990–1999, 2006–present)
Christopher Thorn – rhythm guitar, steel guitar, mandolin, harmonica (1990–1999, 2006–present)
Glen Graham – drums, percussion (1990–1999, 2006–present)
Travis Warren – vocals, acoustic guitar (2006–2008, 2010–present)

Former
Shannon Hoon – vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica (1990–1995) (†)

 Discography 
Albums
Blind Melon (1992)
Soup (1995)
Live at the Palace (1996)
Nico (1996)
For My Friends (2008)

References

Other websites
Official website

Category:1990 establishments in the United States
Category:1990s American music groups
Category:2000s American music groups
Category:2010s American music groups
Category:American alternative rock bands
Category:Musical groups established in 1990
Category:Musical groups from Los Angeles