I am from Lafayette,
I went to High School with Shannon...He was one of those bigger than life dudes who died too young. A lot of people around here miss him.
In our generation we had Axle Rose "Bill Baily", Izzy Stradlin "Jeff Isabelle", and Shannon come out of this little hick town. Man we had some great Party's here in the late 80's/early 90's.
I remember when Shannon and Mike Kelsey "local guitar genius" were jammin' in a band called Stiff Kitten. I recommend trying to get a hold of some of Mikes solo stuff, he has a unique sound. He's a cool dude too. He could have made a huge career if he woulda made it out of this town.
I was in a garage band jammin about a mile from Shannons grave when all the memorial's for Shannon were going on, I remember all the VW's commin' through town every year lol. My grandpa's grave is about 20 feet from his.
One of my favorite songs from Shannon was Dump Truck. It was about a friend of mine named Bub. Bub developed cancer and was getting treatment in New York..Shannon visited him there. Bub died shortly after. Mrs. Onasis was a reference to Bub's girlfriend. Jackie loved the hell out of Bub..I loved the hell out of her. We were friends for many years and life kinda faded us apart. I remember skippin school and quite a bit of partyin' with Bub.
"Bub I know that you could fly a mile high"
Shannon Hoon
I hav'nt looked in a few years but last time I checked that Caddilac was still sittin' in the back.
I was in the local bricklayers union with Dick Hoon, Shannons Dad, I never worked on the same job but knew of him. Met his mom a few times before he died. I went to a garage sale at her house and she showed us the No Rain video before it came out on Mtv. She was proud as hell of him.
My last memory of Shannon was driving by his Mom's house. He was home visiting. I saw him sittin in her driveway jammin' on his accoustic. I didnt want to bug him so I did'nt stop. I wish I would have.
Well enough ramblin' my wifes yelling for me. I stumbled on this site and thought I would share my story. I would like to thank the people who keep it up. I need to show it to her she will love it. She hung out with him a lot before he left town.
Next time I drive by I'll see if that Caddilac is still there and upload a picture for you all.
Cya,
Brick
I went to High School with Shannon...He was one of those bigger than life dudes who died too young. A lot of people around here miss him.
In our generation we had Axle Rose "Bill Baily", Izzy Stradlin "Jeff Isabelle", and Shannon come out of this little hick town. Man we had some great Party's here in the late 80's/early 90's.
I remember when Shannon and Mike Kelsey "local guitar genius" were jammin' in a band called Stiff Kitten. I recommend trying to get a hold of some of Mikes solo stuff, he has a unique sound. He's a cool dude too. He could have made a huge career if he woulda made it out of this town.
I was in a garage band jammin about a mile from Shannons grave when all the memorial's for Shannon were going on, I remember all the VW's commin' through town every year lol. My grandpa's grave is about 20 feet from his.
One of my favorite songs from Shannon was Dump Truck. It was about a friend of mine named Bub. Bub developed cancer and was getting treatment in New York..Shannon visited him there. Bub died shortly after. Mrs. Onasis was a reference to Bub's girlfriend. Jackie loved the hell out of Bub..I loved the hell out of her. We were friends for many years and life kinda faded us apart. I remember skippin school and quite a bit of partyin' with Bub.
"Bub I know that you could fly a mile high"
Shannon Hoon
I hav'nt looked in a few years but last time I checked that Caddilac was still sittin' in the back.
I was in the local bricklayers union with Dick Hoon, Shannons Dad, I never worked on the same job but knew of him. Met his mom a few times before he died. I went to a garage sale at her house and she showed us the No Rain video before it came out on Mtv. She was proud as hell of him.
My last memory of Shannon was driving by his Mom's house. He was home visiting. I saw him sittin in her driveway jammin' on his accoustic. I didnt want to bug him so I did'nt stop. I wish I would have.
Well enough ramblin' my wifes yelling for me. I stumbled on this site and thought I would share my story. I would like to thank the people who keep it up. I need to show it to her she will love it. She hung out with him a lot before he left town.
Next time I drive by I'll see if that Caddilac is still there and upload a picture for you all.
Cya,
Brick
