Blind Melon

After briefly attempting to continue, Blind Melon soon broke up and the various members went on to other projects. Unofficial home page (http://www.jrp-graphics.com/jackson_browne.html). With some unreleased vocals in the vaults, the remaining members released Nico in 1996 (see 1996 in music) with the profits going to a program that helps musicians with drug and alcohol addiction. Official website (http://www.jacksonbrowne.com). Hoon was found dead of an overdose on October 21, 1995.
. Against the advice of Hoon's drug counselor, Blind Melon went on tour.
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In 1995, Blind Melon also contributed the song "Out on the Tiles" to the Encomium tribute album to Led Zeppelin.
. While Hoon checked into rehab, the album, Soup, was released in 1995 (see 1995 in music), but sold poorly.
. Hoon would later admit that he had no memory of the recording session. He also particpated in the Vote for Change tour in Autumn 2004, along with such noteworthy artists as Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, the Dave Matthews Band, John Fogerty, Keb' Mo', R.E.M., John Mellancamp, Pearl Jam, and Bright Eyes. Hoon and the rest of the band began recording their sophomore album in New Orleans with producer Andy Wallace. Browne was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 15, 2004.

After opening for Neil Young and Lenny Kravitz, Blind Melon's own tour was cut short due to Hoon's escalating drug abuse. He is often referred to as "a thinking man's rock star.". Subsequently, Blind Melon went platinum four times. As a whole, Browne's work is marked by compelling melodies, simple, honest, and insightful lyrics, and a flair for composition rarely seen in the world of rock and roll. Their debut album, Blind Melon, produced by Rick Parashar (Pearl Jam) sold poorly until the single and music video for "No Rain" hit the airwaves and became a smash success, along with the popular video which featured the equally popular Bee Girl. His most current work, The Naked Ride Home was released up on September 24, 2002. Hoon and old friend Axl Rose re-met, and Hoon sang back-up on several Guns n' Roses tracks, including "Don't Cry". Looking East (1996) was released soon after, but was not as successful critically or commercially.

Blind Melon signed to Capitol Records in 1991 (see 1991 in music) and recorded an unreleased demo. After four years of silence and a break-up with his girlfriend, actress Daryl Hannah, Browne returned with I'm Alive, a critically acclaimed album that had no hits but still sold respectably. Also 'Blind Melon Chitlin' was the name of a fictional bluesman appearing in a routine on the self titled Cheech and Chong LP. World in Motion (1989) was also politically-oriented, but was not very successful. The name Blind Melon describes some hippies from Mississippi, as used (or coined) by Brad Smith's father. Lives in the Balance (1986) was an overtly political condemnation of Reaganism, and was a huge success with Browne fans, though not with mainstream audiences. Blind Melon was an American rock and roll band from the 1990s, composed of Shannon Hoon, Brad Smith, Glen Graham, Rogers Stevens and Christopher Thorn. Browne achieved less critical acclaim with Hold Out (1980), which also began his political protest era; the album was a commercial success, however, as was Lawyers in Love, the follow-up.

Glen Graham - drums. In 1979, Browne was a founding member of Musicians United for Safe Energy. Brad Smith - bass. Recorded mostly on the road, including some tracks recorded on buses or in hotel rooms, the album contains many renowned songs, such as the title track, "The Road", "Rosie", and "The Load-Out". Rogers Stevens - guitar. Running on Empty (1978) was an even bigger success. Christopher Thorn - guitar. Late for the Sky was a success, and Browne began recording his next LP while on tour.

Shannon Hoon - vocals. Late for the Sky (1974) established a significant audience for Browne, who released his breakthrough album, The Pretender (1976) soon after the suicide of his wife, Phyllis. He didn't sustain pop success, though, and his next album, For Everyman (1973) was a commercial failure. In 1971, Browne signed with Asylum Records and released Jackson Browne (1972), which included "Doctor My Eyes", a major hit. After leaving New York City, Browne formed a folk band with Ned Doheney and Jack Wilce.

After moving to Greenwich Village, New York, Browne worked, for a brief period, in Tim Buckley's back-up band and on Nico's Chelsea Girl. A talented songwriter from the beginning, Browne signed a publishing contract with Nina Music, and his songs were performed by Tom Rush, the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, the Byrds and Steve Noonan, among others. In 1966, his career began by joining the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. He was born in Heidelberg, Germany, but moved to Los Angeles, California at an early age and began singing folk music locally.

Jackson Browne (born October 9, 1948) was an influential singer songwriter of the 1970s and 1980s. 2004 Very Best of Jackson Browne (compilation). 2002 The Naked Ride Home. 1997 The Next Voice You Hear: The Very Best of Jackson Browne (compilation).

1996 Looking East. 1994 Everywhere I Go. 1993 I'm Alive. 1989 World in Motion.

1986 Lives in the Balance. 1983 Lawyers in Love. 1980 Hold Out. 1978 Running on Empty.

1976 The Pretender. 1974 Late for the Sky. 1973 For Everyman. 1972 Jackson Browne aka Saturate Before Using.