Baby Bash

In 2003, Baby Bash released his debut major label album, The Smokin' Nephew. After briefly attempting to continue, Blind Melon soon broke up and the various members went on to other projects. The acclaim he received soon caught the attention of Universal Records, who signed the artist later that year. 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. Bash's debut album entitled Savage Dreams was released on the independent label, Dope House Records in 2001. Hoon was found dead of an overdose on October 21, 1995. Thus, he decided to re-locate. Against the advice of Hoon's drug counselor, Blind Melon went on tour.

Baby Bash's career began to rise when he went to Houston, Texas. In 1995, Blind Melon also contributed the song "Out on the Tiles" to the Encomium tribute album to Led Zeppelin. His grandmother, who raised him, did the same. While Hoon checked into rehab, the album, Soup, was released in 1995 (see 1995 in music), but sold poorly. Growing up, his uncles exposed him to many different types of musical genres. Hoon would later admit that he had no memory of the recording session. He grew up with his Latin side of the family. Hoon and the rest of the band began recording their sophomore album in New Orleans with producer Andy Wallace.

Baby Bash's Mexican mother and Anglo father, weren't really around much in his youth. After opening for Neil Young and Lenny Kravitz, Blind Melon's own tour was cut short due to Hoon's escalating drug abuse. Baby Bash, also known as Baby Beesh, (born 1975 in Vallejo, California, USA) is an American rapper. Subsequently, Blind Melon went platinum four times. Savage Dreams (2001). 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. Get Wiggy (2002). Hoon and old friend Axl Rose re-met, and Hoon sang back-up on several Guns n' Roses tracks, including "Don't Cry".

The Smokin' Nephew (2003). Blind Melon signed to Capitol Records in 1991 (see 1991 in music) and recorded an unreleased demo. Mènage a Trois (2004, compilation). Also 'Blind Melon Chitlin' was the name of a fictional bluesman appearing in a routine on the self titled Cheech and Chong LP. The name Blind Melon describes some hippies from Mississippi, as used (or coined) by Brad Smith's father. 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.

Glen Graham - drums. Brad Smith - bass. Rogers Stevens - guitar. Christopher Thorn - guitar.

Shannon Hoon - vocals.