gary
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Post by gary on Jun 27, 2008 20:56:27 GMT -5
I must say that Im happy to hear the music again. It without doubt has the same sounds as it did over a decade ago. However, I do think that it is a shame that the band had to keep the name "Blind Melon". I think keeping the name is the easiest way to make it big again and the band is wrong for doing it. Shannon should be rolling in his grave. I am a huge "real" Blind Melon fan from way back and I am not sure how I feel now. The lead singer acts like it is his band. Its not!!!
I miss the real Blind Melon and all of the memories that came with them.
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Post by Meredith on Jun 27, 2008 21:27:05 GMT -5
HI Gary,
Welcome to the forum. Its great to have long time fans joining the community!
Have you had a chance to see a show live and meet Travis? He is extremely humble and a very kind person. He always says that he would rather see Shannon on that stage and be down in the crowd with us watching the show.
I really respect and understand your opinion, for many big Melon fans this reunion has generated mixed feelings but I had to stick up for Travis here, he is a great guy.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 28, 2008 8:46:42 GMT -5
#welcome# Gary!
In my opinion, if the band decided to change their name, they shouldn't play anything from the old catalog. As the guys put it, they would be their own cover band, if they did.
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Post by mikerodots on Jun 28, 2008 10:39:59 GMT -5
The sad fact of the matter is Shannon is not here.Blind Melon is still a great band with a new singer. It's not like they fired Shannon.It's not a Guns and Roses situation. I am so happy they are doing what they're doing. It's as close as you can come to the original line-up! The guys that are still here are fabulous musicians. Lets enjoy what we have here-now,and from the past! I know we'll see the original Blind Melon in Heaven someday-that'll be Heaven!!!!
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Post by Vince on Jun 28, 2008 16:39:52 GMT -5
welcome to the forum Gary! I respect your opinion but please give Travis a chance. He has always been a big Shannon Hoon fan and is very humble. Go to a show and you will see the real Blind Melon are there
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Bam~Melon
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Post by Bam~Melon on Jun 28, 2008 20:48:13 GMT -5
#welcome# I think everything happens for a reason~ this is just my opinion, I respect yours, not everybody is gonna welcome the new Melon. Blind Melon was and is a band, not just the front man. Brad, Rogers, Christopher, and Glen were and are still left here to play on. I have caught many shows since the reunion, Travis is for sure not a Shannon replacement~ you couldn't replace Shannon Hoon with anyone~ but he sure does help bring the Melon back for us all to enjoy (those who welcome the vibe) Peace and Melons to ya #smilieblindmelonforum#
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Post by mygalaxie on Jun 29, 2008 22:38:01 GMT -5
welcome to the forum man!
we really aren't here to bash anyone we are a very laid back community, everyone is allowed their own opinion, i felt the same way till i saw my first show i feel the band made the right choice of keeping the name, after meeting people who have talked to Shannon's mom and talking to the band i believe Shannon would be nothing short of happy that they could keep making music that makes us feel good together as a group.
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Post by breck20 on Jul 8, 2008 10:07:38 GMT -5
Welcome to the patch, Gary. I second everything everyone else here has said. For sure go see a live show, you won't be disapointed, they put on an amazing show! Going to my fourth show at the end of the month and couldn't be happier!!
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Post by justwakinup on Jul 9, 2008 13:20:17 GMT -5
Hey Gary, Welcome to the forums.
I'll give you credit where credit is due. It takes a huge set of balls to come to this forum and claim the guys aren't "THE REAL BLIND MELON" It takes a larger pair of balls to stand on the very stages that Hoon did years back with the same band. ( Who deserves more respect? ) I'm a fan of BM and after meeting travis and going to several shows on this tour I would say too everyone that wont go see the show or listen to BM because they have a new singer....Sucks to be you, you're missing out on a shitload of memories and fun but I'm going to go and get my Melon on !
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Post by rummage2rubbish on Jul 9, 2008 14:37:55 GMT -5
i would have tos ay i felt the same way. but when travis came on stage, his vibe was not shannon. he doesnt stand up there tryin to be him. and the band is still there.
they even found a small part in the set to jam alone. and then travis came on again. i thought that was awesome.
so give um a chance. itll never be the old blind melon. but im so glad they arent under a new name. cause it IS blind melon up there.
welcome to the community!
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Post by greenheatherc on Jul 9, 2008 15:48:42 GMT -5
fwiw
I saw the "real" blind melon this past weekend and the rocked my face off.
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Bam~Melon
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Post by Bam~Melon on Jul 10, 2008 8:37:36 GMT -5
fwiw I saw the "real" blind melon this past weekend and the rocked my face off. Last week they rocked my face off too #smiliebounce# #googlyeyes#
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Post by justwakinup on Jul 10, 2008 10:40:04 GMT -5
fwiw I saw the "real" blind melon this past weekend and the rocked my face off. Last week they rocked my face off too #smiliebounce# #googlyeyes# Man you two have me wondering what you look like now.
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Post by greenheatherc on Jul 10, 2008 16:28:06 GMT -5
fwiw I saw the "real" blind melon this past weekend and the rocked my face off. Last week they rocked my face off too #smiliebounce# #googlyeyes# virtual *high five*
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Post by greenheatherc on Jul 10, 2008 16:31:34 GMT -5
Last week they rocked my face off too #smiliebounce# #googlyeyes# Man you two have me wondering what you look like now. At least for me, it is an improvment!!
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