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Post by angelbabies4 on Jan 4, 2008 14:42:42 GMT -5
Hello All! I am new to this site, but not a new fan by any means!! I have been a fan of Blind Melon for as long as I can remember. I will admit I was a little stunned that they had reunited. I was very hesitant to enjoy the new singer. I felt as if by liking Travis Warren, I would be letting my love for Shannon Hoon be overlooked. Like it was some sort of betrayal. It was a new sound, and not one I was at first willing to open up to. By reading other people’s posts I am glad to know that I am not the only one that felt this way. Shannon touched all of our lives in ways he probably never imagined. I listen to Blind Melon all day…every day. At work, in the car, at home, it doesn’t matter…wherever I am…Blind Melon is playing. My 9 year old son has even taken a liking to Blind Melon…naturally. I have filled him in on a lot about the band. Being such a huge fan myself, I have found that it is hard not to allow my child to have such a fond feeling about such a wonderful band as well. When we get home at night, he always pops the Blind Melon CD in and starts rocking out. We just bought him a guitar, and my son is trying to learn the chords to a couple of the songs…especially Change. That is a favorite for both of us. Recently a friend of mine got his hands on a short clip of Blind Melon playing at a show in December. I was so impressed. It’s a hard adjustment for me to actually admit that someone else is doing a great job fronting my favorite band of all time, but I do want to tell Travis Warren congratulations! And thank you for reuniting the best band ever. If it were not for you keeping the music alive, and yes…it freaks me out how much you do sound like Shannon…then people like me would not be able to enjoy all of the new tunes. I wish all of you the best of luck and may this wonderful journey lead you in places you never imagined!! I can’t wait to see you guys in action. We are planning on hitting up one of your upcoming shows…til then…keep it rockin!
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Cam Gill
New Life
Are you suggesting coconuts migrate?
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Post by Cam Gill on Jan 4, 2008 15:50:33 GMT -5
Welcome, on the subject of this post: don't we all?
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Post by bradsmithiscool on Jan 4, 2008 16:43:12 GMT -5
Yep, I know I LOVE Blind Melon! That's pretty rad that you're 9 yr. old is into it too. There's a whole new generation of melons just around the corner. I stopped to buy a coffee on my way to work today and the young girl who served me commented on my new blind melon beanie that I was modeling. "Is that a band" she said, "never heard of them". I said really??! You know, No rain right? Sang her a little bit, but she had no idea. So I told her the basic story, and she said 12 years ago I was seven. She promised to go home and check it out on youtube. I told her to watch out for the new album. I'm sure one of these days when I stop in for a coffee she'll thank me. LOL.
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Post by tripticket on Jan 4, 2008 17:15:47 GMT -5
and that's just how it's done, scott #thumb# welcome to the forum, bud!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Ryan on Jan 4, 2008 21:53:35 GMT -5
Hello angelbabies4!
#welcome# to the Blind Melon Forum! ! !
That was quite an intro. And anyone could tell that you are speaking from the heart. Great introduction.
I think you will like it here!
#nature-smiley-015#
Happy New Year! ! ! !
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Post by Meredith on Jan 5, 2008 8:39:02 GMT -5
Angelbabies4, thanks for your introduction, I agree with Ryan and you wrote from the heart. Welcome! #welcome#
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1jigsaw
Porcupine
Melon Addicted!
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Post by 1jigsaw on Jan 5, 2008 12:16:00 GMT -5
#welcome# Hi enjoy the melonpatch!
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Post by Barbara on Jan 7, 2008 0:09:00 GMT -5
#welcome#
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Post by Rebekah on Jan 10, 2008 0:28:11 GMT -5
welcome to the forum
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Post by Brandy on Jan 10, 2008 15:09:29 GMT -5
WELCOME TO THE NUT HOUSE LOL JK I UNDERSTAND HOW YOU FEEL BUT REMEMBER SHANNON IS ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS AND WE ALWAYS HAVE VIGIL....
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Post by 8807 on Jan 12, 2008 11:45:37 GMT -5
Welcome to The Forum!
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Post by melonhead1784 on Jan 17, 2008 0:28:50 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum. I enjoy reading all of the stories that fans have of BM. I think you will find that Travis is an amazing addition to the band and I agree that I was skeptical upon the first report of it. After I heard Harmful Belly and saw them live, I knew that it was a great way to carry Shannon's Legacy on forever. I just know he is up in heaven looking down and smiling on all of us now.
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Post by breck20 on Jan 21, 2008 15:15:54 GMT -5
Welcome to the forum. You can count on meeting people here who love the guys as much as you do!
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