Blind Melon is an alternative rock band, whose most notable work dates from 1992 to 1995, and ceased with the death of lead vocalist Shannon Hoon. The band reformed with the new lead vocalist Travis Warren in 2006. Blind Melon got their name from blind guitar player Blind Lemon Jefferson

Blind Melon is an American rock band most known for their success in the 1990s. Reportedly, the name “Blind Melon” describes some hippies from Mississippi, as used (or coined) by Brad Smith’s father. Also, “Blind Melon Chitlin” was the name of a fictional bluesman appearing in a routine on the self-titled Cheech and Chong LP. These may be derivative of the name of an actual bluesman, Blind Lemon Jefferson . Blind Melon signed to Capitol Records in 1991 and recorded an unreleased demo.