The ultimate shannon hoon picture thread the official forum. On september 17, 2008, the book a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other. The author weaves the teachings of jesus and the book of revelation together in such a simple but deeply profound way that i have never seen before. If shannon hoon was still alive, he would be celebrating his 50th birthday today september 26, 2017. When i think about the best quirky place to go on valentine s day, i think about a place i was used to go on a date with my boyfriend. David shannon books list of books by author david shannon. Richard shannon hoon september 26, 1967 october 21, 1995 early life. Find great deals on ebay for blind melon signed and shannon hoon signed. He is the author of several popular books, a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other.
Born september 26, 1967 in lafayette, in, hoon began singing and playing music as a teenager, in addition to being a star high school athlete wrestling. Shannon hoon biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. We want to keep it interesting around here, so we thought it was necessary to change things up. Chris cornell ive lost a lot of young, brilliant friends. Shannon hoon of blind melon filmed his life from 19901995 intending to make a documentary a goal realized 20 years after his death. Shannon hoon celebrity biography, zodiac sign and famous. He was the lead singer of the band blind melon from 1990 until his death in 1995. In sad news, blind melon lead singer richard shannon hoon was found dead on. Guns n roses turn sweet child o mine into childrens picture book.
Books by hannah hurnard author of hinds feet on high places. Richard shannon hoon september 26, 1967 october 21, 1995 was an american singersongwriter and musician. The story of shannon hoon and blind melon, glen graham remembered that after what was blind melons lastever show with shannon hoon, waiting to get on the bus, because shannon hoon was signing an autograph for a kid, who had a poster and record. Shannon hoon tshirts on redbubble are expertly printed on ethically sourced, sweatshopfree apparel and available in a huge range of styles, colors and sizes.
He died on october 21, 1995 in new orleans, louisiana, usa. A devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other is the first book to tell the groups storyculled from over 50 exclusive interviews including the surviving band members and those closest to the band and featuring many neverbeforeseen photos. Hoon was in and out of a few drug rehabs prior to the release of their sophomore effort, 1995s soup. The axl roseshannon hoon friendship by raul on october 29, 2009 in blind melon, guns n roses in 1991, after the release of blind melons disappointing e.
To mark this occasion, how about an excerpt from my firstever book, a devil on one shoulder. Back in our november 2005 issue, we ran an article that presented images of. A signed copy of their favorite book makes a perfect gift. A graduation autograph book is also a great graduation favor for the graduates, let them collect autographs from their classmates and friends at their graduation. Andy wood and layne staley and jeff buckley, who was a good friend, and kurt cobain, and shannon hoon of blind melon was a friend, and mike starr alice in chains was a friend, the list can kind of go on if i sit here and try and remember. Sep 26, 2017 if shannon hoon was still alive, he would be celebrating his 50th birthday today september 26, 2017. Nel hoon shannon hoons mother, letter to author probably as close as anyone outside the group will ever come to knowing our story, a devil on one shoulder is an honest portrait of the blind melon experience as told by those who were there. After thinking about it for days, i have concluded that shannon would have wanted me to give this as a christmas present to you and you and you and you and you so merry christmas. The story of shannon hoon and blind melon curled up with a. Books by hannah hurnard hannah hurnard average rating 4. The legendary legacy of shannon hoon photographic melodie. The story of shannon hoon and blind melon, glen graham remembered that after what was blind melons lastever show with shannon, waiting to get on the bus, because shannon was signing an autograph. So i want to write my words on the face of today and theyll paint it. Slim fit, order a size up if youd like it less fitting.
Architecture projects from moon hoon, an architecture office firm centered around commercial architecture. Shannon first began signing things with a signature that would be near impossible to find today that read r shannon hoon. In high school, hoon was a standout athlete in football, wrestling, and pole vaulting. Hannah hurnards most popular book is hinds feet on high places. Shannon hoon, the lead singer, appeared on stage wearing a false moustache and glasses, and. Its been 20 years since blind melon singer shannon hoon died of a heart attack. Graduation autograph books are a great keepsake for graduates of any age. The graduation autograph books are the perfect way to collect graduation memories. Although one of the greatest rock tragedies of the 90s will forever be the suicide of nirvanas kurt cobain, there was another supertalented musician who died during that decade, but is sadly often overlooked blind melons shannon hoon. These songs were never released until shannon s mother, nel hoon, provided the songs to fans at. Shawna kaszer is raising funds for shannon hoon film. In high school, he played football, wrestled, and was a pole vaulter.
Hannah hurnard has 40 books on goodreads with 69453 ratings. As a person born on this date, shannon hoon is listed in our database as the 27th most popular celebrity for the day september 26 and the 3rd most popular for the year 1967. Shannon hale has 71 books on goodreads with 1144602 ratings. As you can see the site has an updated look and feel. Today hoon should be celebrating his 50th birthday, but the blind melon frontman tragically died from a cocaine overdose. Shannon hoon was born on september 26, 1967 in lafayette, indiana, usa as richard shannon hoon. Sundiver 1980 startide rising 1983 the uplift war 1987 the uplift trilogy sometimes called the uplift storm trilogy. Recorded on christopher thorns answering machine by shannon hoon, calling from home in lafayette, indiana, 1994 underlyingoh, so more important hereany kindoh, what ever shakes a thrillmark my facethe air is really heavy nowi pledge allegianceso god why dont you come on over hereyeah d. A central feature in this universe is the process of biological uplift. Buy a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other.
Shannon hoon about shannon hoon richard shannon hoon 19671995 was the lead singer from blind melon, who died of a drug overdose while on a hiatus following the bands second album soup. Blind melon shannon hoon slash santana woodstock 94 jsa. On september 15, 2018, photos of hoons final performance with blind melon at the numbers club in houston on october 20, 1995, the day before he died. Today marks the 20th anniversary of shannon hoons death. One of the most tragic stories of the 1990s rock world was that of singer shannon hoon, and his band, blind melon. He reportedly began using his middle name, shannon, to avoid confusion with his father, who was also named richard. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Blind melon full concert 0894 woodstock 94 official. Recorded on christopher thorns answering machine by shannon hoon, calling from home in lafayette, indiana, 1994 underlyingoh, so more important hereany kindoh, what ever shakes a thrillmark my facethe air is really heavy nowi pledge allegianceso god why dont you come on over hereyeah d read more. Richard shannon hoon september 26, 1967 october 21, 1995 was an american musician and lyricist, and the lead singer of the band blind melon. In the book i wrote a while back, a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other. Blind melon singer shannon hoon died 20 years ago today.
Autographed books by david shannon once upon a time. In the book i wrote a while back, a devil on one shoulder and an angel on. Shannons musical influences included the grateful dead, the beatles, john lennon, and. Sep 17, 2008 a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other is the first book to tell the groups storyculled from over 50 exclusive interviews including the surviving band members and those closest to the band and featuring many neverbeforeseen photos. Blind melon singer shannon hoon is shown performing on stage during a live concert appearance. Despite scoring one of the decades most enduring singles and videos, no rain, and a quadruple platinum hit with their 1992 selftitled debut album in addition to touring alongside rocks biggest names, hoon could not overcome a dangerous drug addiction. Blind melon shannon hoon these are songs recorded by shannon hoon, during the bands soup sessions. A betterthanblank autograph book with silly signature ideas, autograph rhymes, fullcolor illustrations and a pen that writes in four different ink colors. Decorate the book s cover yourself to make an ideal personalized souvenir for any occasion. Shannon hoon photos discovered from final show with blind. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works.
Shannon hoon of blind melon filmed his life from 19901995 intending to. Hoon was born in lafayette, indiana and raised in nearby dayton, indiana with his halfsister, anna, and halfbrother, tim. Watch pokemon video game, trading card game, and animation content, along with. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The story of shannon hoon and blind melon, touched by magic. Shannon hoon subscribed to a channel 10 months ago the official pokemon youtube channel channel. See more ideas about alice in chains, temple of the dog and pearl jam. Probably as close as anyone outside the group will ever come to knowing our story, a devil on one shoulder is an honest portrait of the blind melon experience as told by those who were there. Only two records into a promising career, hoon was dead from an overdose at the age of 28. Shannon hoon was a famous american singersongwriter and guitarist, who was born on september 26, 1967. The rock band blind melons last show in britain was at the mean fiddler club in london on 8 september. Follow their account to see all their photos and videos. Hoon reportedly began using his middle name to avoid confusion with his father, who was also named richard.
When i ran across this cd i felt that i had found a treasure to be shared with all the people who love shannon. These songs were never released until shannons mother, nel hoon, provided the songs to fans at. We take pride in being both the best and the most affordable authentication service for shannon hoon. Awards for david shannon your guide to fiction books. David shannon wasnt long in establishing himself as a successful illustrator for both adults and children. Each leaf is fairly large, 5 to 8 inches, oval, thick and sturdy.
He was found dead on blind melons tour bus in a parking lot in new orleans. Sep 26, 2017 vocalist shannon hoon was born in lafayette, indiana on this date in 1967. The band was on tour supporting its second album, soup at the time of his death. The autograph tree gets its common name also called the signature tree because of the leaves.