- Born
- Died
- Birth nameRichard Shannon Hoon
- Height5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
- Shannon Hoon was born on September 26, 1967 in Lafayette, Indiana, USA. He was an actor and director, known for Without a Paddle (2004), Private Parts (1997) and Remember the Daze (2007). He was married to Lisa Crouse. He died on October 21, 1995 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
- SpouseLisa Crouse(1994 - October 21, 1995) (his death, 1 child)
- Often used the phrase in his songs " I"ll have it made "
- Lead singer of the rock band, Blind Melon.
- Died of a cocaine overdose while on tour, only 8 weeks after the release of Blind Melon's 2nd album, "Soup".
- He was good friends with Axl Rose.
- Had one daughter named Nico. Blind Melon's last album, "Nico", released after Shannon Hoon's death, is named after his daughter.
- Is buried in Dayton, Indiana.
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