Blind Melon

USA, 1990–now

Los Angeles band fronted by Shannon Hoon, formed in 1990. Their 1992 debut ('No Rain') fused '70s classic-rock and jam-band looseness with alt-rock, cut short by Hoon's death in 1995 but enduringly beloved.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Blind Melon and 0 artists Blind Melon influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Blind Melon?

• The Allman Brothers Band — The Allman Brothers' Southern jam-rock looseness is a clear model for Blind Melon's organic, improvisational alt-rock.
• Led Zeppelin — Led Zeppelin's blues-rock light and shade informs Blind Melon's dynamic, '70s-steeped songwriting.