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BLIND MELON Launches Vocalist Search
- Nov. 11, 2008
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The reactivated BLIND MELON has launched a vocalist search following the departure of Travis Warren. Travis left the band last week, forcing BLIND MELON to cancel its U.S. tour which was set to begin on November 7 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The group initially hoped to be able to play some of the shows with vocalist Chris Shinn, who formed UNIFIED THEORY with BLIND MELON's Christopher Thorn (guitar) and Brad Smith (bass), filling in, but those plans were eventually abandoned. Commented the band: "It's time for us to move forward now. Any more time spent with anger and insult is wasted time. One of the things that the last two years has taught us all over again is that we love playing music together. "The eleven previous years were spent healing and dealing, and we came back with an even stronger bond. Our dream, what this is really all about for us, is to have the chance to make something great. A great album. A great show. As we said before, we will endure just about anything for that. "So we're going to try to press forward immediately, and we want to find a singer to go with us. In our minds, Travis set the bar pretty high. And Shannon? Well, that goes without saying. We're looking for somebody from outer space that has their feet on the ground. We're looking for somebody who has a voice that inspires new songs and sheds new light on our old songs. We're not looking for clones, drones, jokers, clowns, or drama queens. If you are interested or know somebody else who is, send an mp3 or video/audio link to blindmelonsinger@gmail.com. We'll check it out and get back to you if we think you might be a good fit for the band." For BLIND MELON's lengthy explanation for what led to the split with Travis Warren, read the band's MySpace blog. BLIND MELON's first studio album in 13 years, "For My Friends", was released in April via Adrenaline. The CD introduced Warren as a replacement for late frontman Shannon Hoon, who died in 1995. BLIND MELON's current lineup includes original members Rogers Stevens (guitar), Christopher Thorn (guitar), Brad Smith (bass) and Glen Graham (drums). BLIND MELON's "Wishing Well" video:
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COMMENT | Too bad....
posted by : ryanpday
11/11/2008 1:05:52 PM
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I saw Blind Melon with Travis a couple months ago and it was an amazing show. It really is too bad they couldn't work out whatever the problem was. Travis Warren is an amazing singer. I was amazed they were able to find someone to fill Shannon Hoon's shoes. It will be tough finding someone I am sure.
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COMMENT | First stop
posted by : THRASHMONGER
11/11/2008 1:08:40 PM
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Either going to be the Ramrod or the Manhole.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
11/11/2008 1:09:04 PM
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It was heroin.
Not lol. Death is sad.
I agree, they need to stay in the past.
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COMMENT | Shannon Hoon
posted by :
11/11/2008 1:13:25 PM
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I thought it was cocaine he ODed on, right after his kid was born, or am i not remembering it correctly.
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COMMENT | HATE TO ADMIT IT...
posted by : Land of the Lost Horizon
11/11/2008 1:20:39 PM
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but these guys fucking rocked in concert. i saw them w/ shannon hoon opening up for soundgarden and neil young in '93. heard there studio stuff and thought their show was going to suck, but i was pretty impressed. they definitely kicked it up a few notches when they played live. having 11th row tix probably made it that much better too.
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COMMENT | ^^^
posted by : ryanpday
11/11/2008 1:25:25 PM
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I was at that same show, man. Good time. Great show. Blind Melon is a great band live. They still are today.
Shannon died of a cocaine overdose, hahawtf....dipshit.
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COMMENT | !!!
posted by :
11/11/2008 1:50:13 PM
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Blind Melon was and is a great band, and so what you remember one song being played on mtv, so you didnt listen to the albums???
and one song on mtv doestn mean shit realy, just like most other famous rock bands, the albums are usually full of songs better then the hits, even though in this case No Rain was a great song, but Soup is much better album but it had no hits. just like most metal bands they dont have any hit and that doesnt mean they are shit right??? thats means even more today that they are good, and just a little to complex for radio or people who listen to 1-2 songs an album or only listen to whats being played on the radio.
the last Blind Melon album was very good and its too bad Travis is no longer with them, hope they find new singer soon.
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COMMENT | The Singer Was Fired
posted by : MuseumOfFear
11/11/2008 1:55:49 PM
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..because he refused to wear the bee costume on stage.
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COMMENT | BM
posted by : RiotAct666
11/11/2008 2:00:45 PM
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Saw them with Shannon on the Soundgarden , neil young tour. Melon put on a pretty good show from what i remember. also saw them w/ the new guy too this year. sucks that he left. he was a great singer , hope the rest of Blind Melon find a new singer soon and continue moving forward.
R.I.P. Shannon
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COMMENT | 2 albums
posted by : BSlash24
11/11/2008 2:14:24 PM
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The 2 albums released were great & truly an underrated band. Anyone I know, & most of my friends are more hard rockers, all agree they were great, really far exceeding the one single. That wasn't indicative of their other material & they grew alot on the 2nd album. I'm not some kind of hippie Melon Head, just telling you, they were great.
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COMMENT |
posted by : Ozzy Stillbourne
11/11/2008 3:04:41 PM
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Soup was an awesome fucking album. And they were great live.
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COMMENT | UT...again....
posted by : Jubijuju
11/11/2008 3:42:54 PM
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They should team up with Chris Shinn again...Unified Theory was awesome. Granted they were different from Blind Melon, but I would have definitely enjoyed more from them. Shannon had a lot to do with Blind Melon's whole feel. Travis did an OK job, but he was no Shannon Hoon. Chris Shinn channels something different entirely.
As for people that only know "No Rain", highly recommended to check out the band's very underrated second album: "Soup"
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COMMENT |
posted by :
11/11/2008 3:42:57 PM
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I'll make a shoehorn outta your shin
I'll make a lampshade of durable skin
And oh, don't you know that I'm
always feelin' able
When I'm sittin' home and I'm carvin'
out your naval
I'm just sittin' here carvin' out
your navel
When will I realize that this skin
I'm in
Hey, it isn't mine
And when will the kill be too much
meat for me to hide on
Hey, I could really use a couple
of hands
To complete one hell of a plant stand
Oh, don't you know that I'm caught
here in the middle
Making rib cages into coffee tables
I'm just makin' em into coffee tables
And when will I realize that this skin
I'm in
Hey, it isn't mine
And when will the thrill be too much
meat for me to find anymore
Oh, because
you know I can't hide
But oh how hard I try
But this is just the shape I'm in,
oh yeah
And though you know I can't hide
But oh how hard I try
But this is just the shape I'm in
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COMMENT | soup
posted by : BSlash24
11/11/2008 4:33:45 PM
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soup was a great album, every cut pretty much. Very creative too. And I saw them open for Lenny K in 93 as well, & they were great. Shannon added some balls, the band is very good, but may be more on the earthy side, not that that's bad, but Shannon gave it a boost. Great twin guitars though. very good song writers. The first song on soup rocked, good acoustic stuff, weirder mellow stuff(toes drag across the floor). If there was a sort of forgotten band that a music lover would want to discover, I'd recommend them.
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COMMENT | great band
posted by : Yambag
11/11/2008 4:46:31 PM
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not every band has to be metal to be great
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COMMENT |
posted by :
11/11/2008 5:58:10 PM
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for those who don't know... , shannon, their original singer was in the video for don't cry by guns and roses.
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COMMENT |
posted by : nyc333
11/11/2008 6:05:39 PM
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Why the fuck is this posted on a metal site? These fucking guys cant even fill the 100 person club when they played NY its time to call it a day. Actually it was time to call it a day in 93.
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COMMENT | !!!
posted by :
11/11/2008 7:04:29 PM
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this is not just a metal site, its about good music and good musicians wich Blind Melon truly are. and yea every metal band fills 100 person club? bet blind melon have sold more records then many metal band.
just open your eyes more, but maybe we will have to wait until you get a little older :)
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COMMENT |
posted by :
11/11/2008 7:05:59 PM
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wrong nyc333...I had to scalp a ticket outside their sold-out show at Hiro ballroom in march, and that place holds about 1000. Show was amazing, amazing band....hope they find the right singer. I see people bash this band and it always amazes me...I read an interview with Robert Plant and he raved about them and talked about how much he heard Zep in them. I agree...not necessarily in the sound as much as the spirit. they take chances with the music. That's why Page/Plant took them on tour. They are still great too....and had sold out a much larger place in NYC on friday night....i'm bummed
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COMMENT |
posted by : Purpendicular
11/11/2008 7:47:55 PM
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I don't mind that track or that singer. Coming from the death of Shannon Hoon though, that is a blow that very few bands could recover from. I wish them the best, though I think bands like this and Alice In Chains would do well to let the past lie.
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COMMENT | Ugh
posted by :
11/12/2008 4:26:27 AM
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I just read this news + thread after reading news about Down ---> http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=108692
i just can't get away from this shrunken ding-dong named hahawtf.
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COMMENT | Wishing well
posted by :
11/12/2008 4:31:46 AM
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for the original members to find a new holyman that can bring us back tones of home and take us out to galaxie with his voice.
ok, i tried a little too hard, but bottom line, I love BM :)
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COMMENT | ...ummm
posted by : SilverMachine
11/12/2008 5:20:11 AM
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I Really do like Blind Melon, but they belong on Blabbermouth like Slayer belongs on a Phish tour. I'm just sayin'.
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COMMENT | give em a break
posted by :
12/18/2008 4:04:58 AM
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Shannon od'd on cocaine and it was very tragic. A lot of people struggle with addiction. Blind melon was without a doubt one of the best bands ever formed! I am a huge fan. I saw them twice this summer and they blew my mind. Travis is a good singer, but I agree, some of his lyrics suck. Does anybody know for sure why the tour was cancelled? It seems there might be more to the story than meets the eye. Anyone who could badmouth shannon is an ass. RIP shannon!
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