Blind Melon
BLIND MELON IN CONCERT:Following lead singer Shannon Hoon's tragic death in 1998, the surviving members of Blind Melon didn't reconvene for their first live performance until 2007. But when they finally returned to the stage, longtime fans -- or Melonheads, as they're affectionately dubbed -- were relieved to see the band's catalog of alt-rock jams in the capable hands of singer Travis Warren. Tasked with the near-impossible job of filling Hoon's shoes, Warren perfectly captures the band's spirit, performing with a youthful vigor that's both fittingly reminiscent of Hoon and refreshingly new. With one album of new material post-Hoon, Blind Melon's live shows are largely dedicated to honoring the late singer's legacy and reconnecting with fans.