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Blind Melon is an American rock band that originally existed from 1989 to 1995, and ceased with the death of lead vocalist Shannon Hoon shortly after the release of the band's second album. The band reformed with the new lead vocalist Travis Warren in 2006. However, Travis Warren announced his departure from the band on November 6, 2008.
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Early history
Blind Melon formed in California in 1989, with members from Indiana, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania. The band signed to Capitol Records in 1991 and recorded an unreleased demo. The band gained buzz from vocalist Hoon's association with Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose, and Hoon's backing vocals on several Guns N' Roses tracks on 1991's ''Use Your Illusion'' albums, most notably "Don't Cry".<ref>Prato, Greg. "[http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=Bcr3m961o3ep6 Blind Melon]". Allmusic. Retrieved July 24, 2005.</ref>

The band's Blind Melon (album)|self-titled debut album, record producer|produced by Rick Parashar (Pearl Jam), contained thirteen songs spanning a wide sonic palette. The aggressive dual lead guitars and shouted vocals of "Soak the Sin" and "Tones of Home" evoked Heavy metal music|heavy metal and classic rock; "Time"'s spacious bridge and ambient, winding outro shared commonalities with Grateful Dead-style improvisational music, while acou... read all

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1. Riverfront Music Festival on 12 Jul 2008
Location: Newburyport, MA United States
2. Blind Melon at The Vogue, Indianapolis on 29 Jul 2008
Location: 6259 N. College Ave., Indianapolis 46220, United States [b]Brue True Music Presents: BLIND MELON Live at The Vogue in Indianapolis, IN Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 at 8:00pm Tickets: $17.50 / 21 & up[/b] Tickets on sale Friday, June 20th, 2008 at 10:00am
3. Blind Melon at Slowdown, Omaha, NE on 3 Aug 2008
Location: 729 North 14 Street, Omaha, NE 68102, United States
4. Blind Melon at Varsity Theatre, Baton Rouge(, LA) on 9 Aug 2008
Location: Baton Rouge(, LA) United States
5. Rib America Fest 2008 on 29 Aug 2008
Location: 801 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis United States [b]Live at Military Park in Indianapolis, IN Labor Day Weekend (August 29th - September 1st)[/b] FREE ADMISSION before 5:00pm on FRI & before 1:00pm SAT, SUN & MON / $5.00 for general admission after 5:00pm on FRI & after 1:00pm SAT, SUN & MON / Children 12 & under are free. Reserved seats (which includes festival admission) can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets Stage Schedule for 2008: FRIDAY, AUGUST 29: 5:00-6:00pm - Stereo Deluxe 6:30-8:30pm - Beatlemania Live! 9:00-10:30pm - Peter Frampton SATURDAY, AUGUST 30: Noon-1:30pm - Rick Stump 2:30-4:00pm - Shooter Jennings 5:00-6:30pm - Kenny Wayne Shepherd 7:30-9:00pm - Cowboy Mouth 9:25-9:55pm - Hank's Advantage Health Sky Concert 10:30-11:30pm - Dennis DeYoung (The Music of STYX) SUNDAY, AUGUST 31: Noon-1:00pm - The Elms 1:30-3:00pm - The Why Store 4:00-5:30pm - Blind Melon 6:30-8:00pm - Jonny Lang 9:00-10:30pm - Ted Nugent MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1: Noon-1:00pm - Casey Jamerson 1:30-2:30pm - The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band 3:30-5:00pm - Blue Oyster Cult 6:00-7:30pm - .38 Special Click Here For Event Information
6. Azkena Rock Festival on 4 Sep 2008
Location: Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain Todo sobre el festival en: Foro Azkena Rock Festival Abono 3 Días 53,50
7. Blind Melon at Rolling Stone, Milano on 10 Sep 2008
Location: Corso XXII Marzo, 32, 20135 Milano, Italy
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