One of the most tragic stories of the 1990’s rock world was that of singer Shannon Hoon, and his band, Blind Melon. Despite scoring one of the decade’s most enduring singles and videos, “No Rain,”and a quadruple platinum hit with their 1992 self-titled debut album (in addition to touring alongside rock’s biggest names), Hoon could not overcome a dangerous drug addiction. Only two records into a promising career, Hoon was dead from an overdose at the age of 28. ‘A Devil on One Shoulder and an Angel on the Other’ is the first book to tell the group’s story—culled from over 50 exclusive interviews (including the surviving band members and those closest to the band) and featuring many never-before-seen photos.
“I am honored that Greg has painstakingly accounted for what the hell happened during those crazy times. He has summed up all the chaos, jubilation, and paranoia that is Blind Melon.”
-Brad Smith, Blind Melon bassist
A amazing book,I can read it hundred times.I couldn't find this kind of informations that are in the book about Shannon so know more about him makes me really happy.He died before I was born so know about his life and about him is very important for me.
Just ordered this today..Actually I'm planning to make a comic book about BM and Shannon..would like to collect funny moments& positive events from this era of the band .. any help would be appreciated check out my other comics ..about AIC,and the grunge scene http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/grunge-myths-and-facts/17970870?productTrackingContext=search_results/search_shelf/center/2
"AMAZING" I am almost finished with this book and i LOVE it. Anyone who is a fan of Shannon and Blind Melon should buy this book. The best part about it is that its not just a story of what happened. It's in the words of everyone who was involved, including Shannon!! This is a must read for all Melon heads out there!
"hard to put down..." i started reading this book with little expectations. i thought i knew everything there was to know from interviews and articles. this book is far more comprehensive then any interview could ever be. its not afraid to tell the stories like they happened, not as the media portrays then. this is a fantastic reality of one of the most underrated bands from my lifetime....
