MTV introduced me to Blind Melon's music.  I watched the No Rain video.  I was completely taken by the video.  I then went to zia records and purchased the Blind Melon's first copmact disc.  Oddly enough I truly enjoyed each and every song. All the credi due to each song said blind Melon as one.  I have always had a feeling that Shannon wrote all the words. 

on October 22 1995, father told me  he read in the news papaer that Shannon died .  I was meloncholly for years after,  I can only image how his family felt. Shannon's ghost visited  me from frequently.. I would listen to Blind Melon all the time and was very involved in listening to his words.  all of it.   In 2005 I did feel Shannon when he found the light .  I have not felt his ghost since that night. 

I bet Shannon was a great son, brother and friend.  And I know that he would have been a great father.  

You are missed Mr. Richard Shannon Hoon R.I.P