Obituary of Shannon Hoon

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:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Hoon, Shannon
Common Name: Shannon Hoon
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Lafayette, Indiana, United States
Birth Date: September 26, 1967
Age: 28 (at death)
Occupations:
- Singer-Songwriter
- Musician
Genres:
- Rock and Roll Music
- Folk Music
Active Years: 1985-1995

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-Songwriter Musician 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)"

Is Mr. Shannon Hoon still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.