Obituary of Shannon Hoon

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Shannon Hoon

Richard Shannon Hoon (born September 26, 1967 in Lafayette, Indiana) was a singer-songwriter who was best known for being the lead singer of the rock band, “Blind Melon” from 1990 until his death. Shannon died on October 21, 1995 and his death was reportedly because of a cocaine overdose. He died at the young and impressionable age of 28.

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Shannon Hoon Biography Wiki:

    • Religion: Baptist
    • Net Worth: $1 to $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Campbell's Tomato Soup
    • Favorite Color: Red
    • Favorite Scent: Bloom Gocce di Fiori
    • Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

    Shannon's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Richard Shannon Hoon
    • Father: Richard Hoon (1938-2021)
    • Mother: Nel Hoon
    • Brother(s):
      • Tim Forkeotes (half-brother, 1960-2009)
    • Sister(s):
      • Anna Quattrocki (half-sister)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Lisa Crouse (partnered?-1995, his death)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Nico Blue (born July 11, 1995)

Death Notice:

  • Date: October 21 1995 at age 28
  • Place: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
  • Cause of Death: Overdose (cocaine)
  • Interment: Buried at Dayton Cemetery in Dayton, Indiana

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterMusician Rock and Roll Music Genre American Born on September 26th Born in 1967 Born in Indiana Died in 1995 Died at age 28 Died from Overdose

Shannon's Notable Roles:

  • Blind Melon

Quotable Quotes:

"Shannon Hoon lived life to the fullest, sharing his raw talent and infectious energy with the world until his untimely departure. His music and spirit will continue to inspire and resonate with fans for generations to come. (V)"

"Shannon was a talented musician and front person of the band Blind Melon, his life and career cut short due to a tragic and premature death. (V)"

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