Shannon Hoon
| First Name | Shannon |
| Last Name | Hoon |
| Full Name at Birth | Richard Shannon Hoon |
| Age | 28 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | September 26, 1967 |
| Birthplace | Lafayette, Indiana, USA |
| Date of Death | October 21, 1995 |
| Location of Death | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA |
| Cause of Death | drug overdose |
| Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown - Light |
| Star Sign | Libra |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation Category | Vocalist |
| Claim to Fame | Former member of Blind Melon |
| Official Website | blindmelon.org |
Richard Shannon Hoon (September 26, 1967 – October 21, 1995) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He was the frontman and lead singer of the band Blind Melon until his death from a drug overdose in 1995.
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Blind Melon (1992)
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For My Friends (2008)
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