Within the alternative rock genre, how much of a force were Blind Melon?
An underrated one? Absolutely. I’ve seen probably between a hundred or so shows (maybe more) in my life, and the Shannon-era Blind Melon shows rank right up there with the greatest shows I’ve seen in my life (Sabbath, Stooges, Soundgarden, FNM, Pearl Jam, Neil Young, etc.). Shannon was one of the greatest performers I’ve ever seen live – there was something certainly special about that gentleman. Anyone who is not familiar with Blind Melon or think of them merely as a one-hit wonder, you owe it to yourself to hear their second album Soup (1995). It may very well be the musical discovery you’ll come across this year (but a suggestion – listen to it more than one time, as it’s an album that grows on you immeasurably with each listen). Touched By Magic: The Tommy Bolin Story chronicles the tale of the sadly deceased guitarist, best known for appearing on Deep Purple’s Come Taste the Band (1975). How would you compare his guitar playing style to Ritchie Blackmore’s, and what did he bring t
