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Shannon Hoon Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about the lead singer of Blind Melon. I hope you enjoy it.

A multiple-choice quiz by mojopin. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
mojopin

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
274,288

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was Shannon Hoon's full name? Hint

Richard Shannon Hoon

Shannon Richard Hoon

Shannon Hoon

Shannon David Hoon

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the first song he wrote? Hint

Change

No Rain

New Life

Walk

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Question 3 of 10

3. Shannon sang back-up vocals in which Guns N' Roses album? Hint

Appetite For Destruction

The Spaghetti Incident

G N' R Lies

Use Your Illusion I

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Question 4 of 10

4. Shannon appeared in which Guns N' Roses video? Hint

Don't Cry

Patience

Paradise City

Welcome ToThe Jungle

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year did Blind Melon release their debut album? Hint

1991

1992

1993

1994

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which popular Blind Melon song were these lyrics taken from: "Ya know I'd like to keep my cheeks dry today"? Hint

Galaxie

I Wonder

No Rain

Soul One

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of Blind Melon's second album? Hint

Soup

Nico

Blind Melon

Letter From A Porcupine

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Question 8 of 10

8. Shannon had a baby with girlfriend Lisa Crouse. What was her name? Hint

Nico Blue

Hanna

Nico

Amy

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Question 9 of 10

9. Shannon passed away on 21 October 1995. Where was his body found? Hint

Hotel room

On their tour bus

His apartment

In his car

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Question 10 of 10

10. How old was Shannon when he passed away? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was Shannon Hoon's full name?

Answer: Richard Shannon Hoon

Richard Shannon Hoon's father's name is Richard too; he used his middle name so he would not be confused with his father.

2. What was the name of the first song he wrote?

Answer: Change

He wrote the song while he was in a band named Styff Kytten.

3. Shannon sang back-up vocals in which Guns N' Roses album?

Answer: Use Your Illusion I

He sang most tracks in both "Use Your Illusion I" and "Use Your Illusion II".

4. Shannon appeared in which Guns N' Roses video?

Answer: Don't Cry

Shannon and Axl are both from Lafayette, Indiana.

5. In what year did Blind Melon release their debut album?

Answer: 1992

The album was produced by Rick Parashar who also produced for Pearl Jam.

6. Which popular Blind Melon song were these lyrics taken from: "Ya know I'd like to keep my cheeks dry today"?

Answer: No Rain

The young girl in the bee costume on the video was often referred to as the "Bee Girl".

7. What was the name of Blind Melon's second album?

Answer: Soup

The album was produced by Andy Wallace.

8. Shannon had a baby with girlfriend Lisa Crouse. What was her name?

Answer: Nico Blue

Nico Blue was named after Shannon's favourite flower, also the blue represented the colour of her eyes.

9. Shannon passed away on 21 October 1995. Where was his body found?

Answer: On their tour bus

He died of an accidental cocaine overdose.

10. How old was Shannon when he passed away?

Answer: 28

His gravesite is in Daytona, Indiana.

Source: Author mojopin

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