The rock singer Shannon Hoon passed away at age 28, too young.
Biography - A Short Wiki
Lead singer of the rock group Blind Melon whose career was cut short by a drug overdose. He has also collaborated with groups like Guns N’ Roses.
Rebelling against the glam rock scene in 1990s Los Angeles, he and his band were inspired by classic rockers Led Zeppelin and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Best known for their single “No Rain,” Blind Melon was a staple on MTV and had their debut album peak at #3 on the Billboard chart.
How did Shannon Hoon die?
Drug Overdose caused Shannon Hoon's death in 1995.
Today, we mark the latter, as it’s been 20 years since Blind Melon singer Shannon Hoon died of a heart attack brought on by a cocaine overdose.
| Cause of death | Drug Overdose |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 28 years |
| Profession | Rock Singer |
| Birthday | September 26, 1967 |
| Death date | October 21, 1995 |
| Place of death | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
"You start wanting to see a different place every day."
Shannon Hoon
"I want to do more. I'm never satisfied with what I've done."
Shannon Hoon
"I'll close my eyes really, really tight and make you all go away."
Shannon Hoon
"I'm in road-coma at the moment. But it's OK. I think you subliminally become a junkie of being on the road. As much as you think you're burnt out, the minute you get off you go stir crazy and you just wanna go right back."
Shannon Hoon
"We all enjoy the band and what we're doing, but we know this isn't gonna last forever."
Shannon Hoon
