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In recent years, the tale of Blind Melon has taken a dramatic turn – from an abrupt and tragic end, to a rebirth and reconnection with their legion of fans. No matter how you slice it, the group was responsible for some of the most memorable and pure-sounding rock music of the ‘90s. And with their reformation in 2006 with singer Travis Warren, Blind Melon are poised to pick up exactly where they left off a decade earlier – as evidenced by their new single, “Wishing Well,” and forthcoming/as-yet-to-be-titled fourth full-length overall, due April 22, 2008. Blind Melon originally formed in 1990 in Los Angeles, California, when five transplants from other states crossed paths - singer Shannon Hoon (from Indiana), guitarist Christopher Thorn (from Pennsylvania), and guitarist Rogers Stevens, bassist Brad Smith, and drummer Glen Graham (all from Mississippi). With a buzz created around the band shortly thereafter due to Hoon’s appearance on Guns N’ Roses’ 1991 release, ‘Use Your Illusion’ (and specifically, the hit single/video, “Don’t Cry”), a recording contract soon followed with Capitol Records. The group’s now-classic self-titled debut followed in 1992. The album saw the group fit in perfectly with the then-burgeoning alt rock/grunge movement, due to their stripped-down, rootsy sound, as evidenced by such standouts as “Tones of Home” and “Change.” But it was the song “No Rain” that became a smash on radio and MTV a year later, and Blind Melon became one of rock’s feel-good ‘overnight success stories.’ As the album scaled the charts, plum opening gigs piled up over the next year – Guns N’ Roses, Neil Young, Lenny Kravitz, and the Rolling Stones, as well as an unforgettable appearance at Woodstock ’94. Unfortunately, it was around this time that Hoon’s drug addiction took a turn for the worse. Despite high expectations, the group’s sophomore release, 1995’s ‘Soup,’ was panned by critics upon release. Over the years however, the album has rightfully become recognized as one of the decade’s most underrated rock gems, spawning such standouts as “Galaxie,” “Toes Across the Floor,” and “Mouthful of Cavities.” Barely over two months after the album’s release, Hoon died while on tour from a drug overdose, at the age of 28. The four surviving members regrouped and issued an outtakes collection, 1996’s ‘Nico’ (named after Hoon’s then-baby daughter, and spawning such further Melon classics as “Soup” and “Soul One”), as well as the Grammy-nominated home video, ‘Letters from a Porcupine.’ An attempt to find a replacement for Hoon was abandoned, and in 1999, the group officially went their separate ways. Smith and Thorn subsequently formed a short-lived group, Unified Theory, as well as opening up their own recording studio (Wishbone), and becoming much-in-demand producers, working with such artists as Anna Nalick, Critter Jones and Under the Influence of Giants. Stevens, having moved to New York, appeared in a pair of groups, Extra Virgin and Tender Trio, while Graham, who also settled back east, in Charlotte, North Carolina, played in The Meek. Also during these intervening years, interest in Blind Melon continued to grow further, due to the emergence of the jam band scene - which many feel the group helped create - while such compilations as 2002’s ‘Classic Masters’ and 2005’s ‘Tones of Home: The Best of,’ as well as 2005’s ‘Live at the Palace’ CD and ‘Live at the Metro’ DVD, racked up impressive sales. Add to it an ever-growing Blind Melon online community of fans, and it was clear that there was still an unmistakable demand for the band. And it was precisely around this time that Smith and Thorn were asked to produce a few tracks for Texas-based singer/songwriter, Warren – who also happened to be a diehard Blind Melon fan. Working with Warren on his demo, Smith jokingly said to Thorn that Warren “could sing Blind Melon songs in his sleep.” The idea was born. The four remaining members – who hadn’t been in the same room in years – came together to be reacquainted with each other, and to meet with Warren. Soon after, it had become apparent that they had finally located Blind Melon’s new singer. With Stevens and Graham reclaiming their spots as well, Blind Melon was back in business. Setting up shop at Wishbone, the reformed band spent most of 2007 writing and recording. But before issuing a new album, the group decided to introduce their newest member via a highly successful and completely sold out club tour in late 2007. If the strong response from fans at these shows is any indication, the group’s 2008 tour and forthcoming new album will spread the word further. Without a doubt, Blind Melon is back

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thank u for the pic! U r absolutely marvelous!

Sent from Rock Springs, WY on November 19th, 2008 at 4:23 PM

I love u all! Thank u for being here for me. I am in control even when everybody else thinks im not

Sent from Rock Springs, WY on November 19th, 2008 at 4:19 PM

come play at the jackson colliesum. Come to mississippi PLEASE!!!!!

Sent from Jackson, MS on November 18th, 2008 at 5:44 PM

yo when are you goin to be playin in east tennessee?

Sent from Morristown, TN on November 13th, 2008 at 2:56 PM

Hey i f@@@ing love you guys me and my bestfriend always listen to no rain when were sad and it cheers us up! Im sad the show in flint was cancelled

Sent from Flint, MI on November 13th, 2008 at 9:57 AM

why did u guys cancel in Boston? I was bringing 20 people with me. Hope all is well... JEFF O.

Sent from Boston, MA on November 12th, 2008 at 11:12 AM

Hey guys i cant wait for you guys to get everything squared away and when you do come to columbia mo

Sent from Salem, MO on November 10th, 2008 at 10:42 PM

miss u guys and wish u love.

Sent from Stroudsburg, PA on November 10th, 2008 at 1:18 PM

hey guys how's it going? Sendin some love your way

Sent from Winnipeg, MB on November 6th, 2008 at 9:40 AM

Cant wait to see you guys in fort wayne

Sent from Cincinnati, OH on November 5th, 2008 at 5:46 PM

Travis, check ur myspace!!!!

Sent from Sanford, FL on November 3rd, 2008 at 1:28 PM

you guys are icons. I love you. LONG LIVE BLIND MELON!

Sent from Las Vegas, NV on October 31st, 2008 at 7:11 AM

sending some southern hospitality your way

Sent from Greenville, SC on October 30th, 2008 at 12:10 PM

I think your music rocks keep it up.please come see us in Sioux Falls, or Minneapolis MN. <*420*>

Sent from Sioux Falls, SD on October 28th, 2008 at 9:58 PM

Diana

Can't WAIT to see you guys in Allentown! Get well soon Travis. <3 Diana

Sent from Philadelphia, PA on October 24th, 2008 at 4:46 PM

Wishing whoever is ill a speedy recovery! Don't forget to come back to Hou, TX for the rescheduled gig in Dec.! "Stay out of the ditches, y'all!"

Sent from Houston, TX on October 23rd, 2008 at 7:20 PM

Postponed Houston, TX gig on Oct. 29th due to illness? Dude, I wish whoever is ill a speedy recovery! Please don't forget to come back to Hou

Sent from Houston, TX on October 23rd, 2008 at 7:11 PM

much much love Ya'll

Sent from Jonesboro, AR on October 16th, 2008 at 6:55 AM

Guys I'm So Glad You Guys Are Back! I Saw You In Winnipeg. Best Concert Of My Life. Please Come Back! Keep On Rockin!

Sent from Winnipeg, MB on October 9th, 2008 at 10:43 AM

Diana

I love Blind Melon...you guys are All That I Need! MML guys!

Sent from Philadelphia, PA on October 8th, 2008 at 11:08 AM

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