Podcast appearances and mentions of Christopher Thorn

Welcome ROGERS STEVENS, guitarist/co-founder of Blind Melon - as well as Towne & Stevens - to Episode 073! A dream come true for your host, an unabashed lifelong Blind Melon fanatic. Rogers joins the pod from his cozy home studio just outside Philadelphia for a 90-min conversation about his career - past, present, and future. A peek inside Rogers' process making records with Nathan Towne, and Stevens finally finding his singing voice later in life. Working with Rene Lopez again, long after Extra Virgin and The Tender Trio. Growing up a rocker in rural Mississippi. Embarking on the storied sojourn from the Deep South to the Sunset Strip, arriving at the peak of glam-rock hair-band decadence. Rogers pulls up in a Cadillac, sittin' in the back, opens the passenger door and invites us on a wacky, wild, reflective ride through the galaxies of yesteryear in the Blind Melon wayback machine.  Buckle up fam, this ep is my love letter to anyone who ever treasured this beautiful band, and those of us who still grieve deep for the dearly-departed Shannon Hoon. 3:15 - a word from our sponsor IAMAVL 6:15 - shoutout COLD BLOODED DESIGNS 7:30 - The Upful Update 10:15 - Introducing ROGERS STEVENS + B.Getz's BLIND MELON rabbithole 31:20 - conversation w/ Rogers [97 min] 2:08:30 - Afterglow & Reflections, + Vibe Junkie JAM   Background: In 1990, 23-year-old Shannon Hoon first met Rogers Stevens in Los Angeles after taking a bus from Lafayette, Indiana to SoCal. A year or so earlier, Stevens and bassist Brad Smith had relocated to L.A. from West Point, Mississippi, where they graduated high school and worked on the kill floor of a local slaughterhouse. Stevens connected with Shannon through a mutual friend in Hollywood; Hoon - hometown homies with W. Axl Rose and already making waves on the West Coast - swiftly reeled off a couple of tunes for Rogers. Immediately taken with Hoon's voice and mesmerized by his presence, they decided - on the spot - to form a band together. Blind Melon consisted of Stevens, Hoon, Smith, drummer Glen Graham, and guitarist Christopher Thorn.  A promising, multi-hued, idiosyncratic brotherhood that was sadly short-lived. Dreamy single “No Rain” blasted the band into superstardom pretty quickly, and their self-titled debut went triple platinum in the tailwind of the huge hit. In less than five years, the quintet released a strong pair of studio albums, while touring at a furious clip. They appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, SNL, MTV, Canada's MuchMusic, and threw down a legendary set at Woodstock '94. Headlined clubs and theaters, opened stadiums for The Rolling Stones, supported Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Lenny Kravitz, Neil Young, and numerous others.  After the monster success of their debut CD, Blind Melon set about refining/redefining their unicorn sound, as evidenced on sensational sophomore record Soup. Critically-panned and a commercial disappointment at the time, over the course of nearly three decades Soup has proven a celebrated fan favorite. A gumbo of compositions and performances that transcend era and genre, Soup is a magnificent work of high art in the Crescent City voodoo tradition. When Hoon died suddenly from a drug overdose, on tour in New Orleans in October 1995, the band was evolving rather organically, though still finding their stride. A posthumous collection of B-sides and outtakes, the gripping Nico  (named for Shannon's daughter Nico Blue Hoon - only a few months old when he tragically transitioned) was released in 1996, an emotional nod towards what could've - and should've - been.  These days, Rogers Stevens is an attorney who lives in the Philly suburbs with his family. He's currently workshopping songs with Nathan for the next Towne & Stevens record. I offer the deepest of bows & eternal thanks to Rogers Stevens for his time, energy, the music and memories. Rest easy, Shannon Hoon & Long Live Blind Melon!   Vibe Junkie JAM  Blind Melon - "Time" (1995 > 1992 > Woodstock '94) sourced from the film Letters From a Porcupine   Letters From a Porcupine film [1996] All I Can Say [2019 documentary] An Angel On One Shoulder, Devil On The Other by Greg Prado [2008 book] Shannon by Greg Prado [2021 book] MELONcholy & the Infinite Sadness by Chris Heath [article in Details/Nico CD-Rom - 1996]    Please visit our awesome sponsor iamavl for the latest free Asheville livestreams!   Upful LIFE 2023: Favorite Records & More!  Reviews, Purchase Links, Playlists   EMAIL the SHOW PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Theme Song: "Mazel Tov"- CALVIN VALENTINE

All I Can Say.On this episode we are joined by Christopher Thorn. Christopher Thorn is the guitarist of Blind Melon, Blind Melon are an American rock band formed in 1990 in Los Angeles, California, by five musicians: three from Mississippi, one from Pennsylvania and one from IndianaPlease support the Mark and Me Podcast via Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/Markandme or you can buy me a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/markandme or you can even treat yourself to a sticker over at my store here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MarkandMeStore

Rob Janicke of Generation Riff once again joins Keith. Together they talk to Chris Shinn about Unified Theory and what he's up to now. To be clear, Unified Theory the band and not the Einstein concept. Unified Theory was Christopher Thorn and Brad Smith from Blind Melon, and Pearl Jam original drummer Dave Krusen (played on Ten) - they partnered with singer/songwriter/guitarist Chris Shinn to unleash two stellar albums that have been egregiously overlooked... some might even say abandoned.

In this episode Kevin Martin of Candlebox returns to the podcast. Kevin talks about the band's new album “Wolves”, writing with Christopher Thorn of Blind Melon, trying to tour during a pandemic, Rocklahoma, divisive fans, the early days of debuting after the Seattle scene was established in the mainstream, Mother Love Bone, where Andrew Wood would be today, Pearl Jam, Guns n Roses, playing golf with Neil Peart, Ginger Baker, Charlie Watts, and a ton more! I kick the episode off with talk about Sign of Lies playing KattFest, Dead Union, love for Nick Reese and Joyous Wolf, and Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest. Thanks for listening, and please share! #podcast #candlebox This episode is brought to you by DEB Concerts. Follow DEB on Facebook and Twitter to get updates on upcoming shows at the BOK Center, and more! This episode is also brought to you by Med Pharm. Follow their Facebook page and visit medpharmok.com to find out why they are “Cannabis With a Cause.” 30% of profits go towards building no-kill animal shelters in the area. They have a wide selection of products, and they have a doctor on site every Friday and Saturday. Mention Thunder Underground and receive 10% off on your first purchase! This episode is also brought to you by Sunset Tattoo Tulsa. Sunset Tattoo has over 25 years of experience, and is located at 3146 E. 15th St. in Tulsa, OK. They are state licensed and Mother approved! The tattoos are "Done Good and Proper" so be sure to like their facebook page for more details. This episode is also brought to you by Hella Hot Hot Sauce LLC. HHHS produces small batch artisanal hot sauces that are hand bottled by wife and husband ownership in the San Francisco bay area of California. Among many great sauce options, they offer artist collaborations, including previous podcast guests "Florida Frank's Florida Heat" - Frank Novinec of Hatebreed (Ep 260) and "Brain Jerk" - Digestor of Ghoul (Ep 205). Give them a visit today, give their page a 'like', and tell them we sent you! Check them out, and buy some hot sauce here: www.hellahothotsauce.com/ Become a Thunder Underground #patron on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thunderunderground Stream us anytime everywhere podcasts are heard.

Andre Pettipas, lead singer of rock n roll quartet Andre Pettipas and the Giants, joins the DTP to take us behind the groups sophomore album 'No Fools No Fun'!    Not only is 'No Fools No Fun' loaded with tasty rock jams, but it also saw the group get to work with the likes of Christopher Thorn of Blind Melon, John Angus MacDonald of The Trews, and Max Kerman of The Arkells among many others.   We also chat how winning a local radio contest helped the band reach a new level, returning to the stage, and betting on yourself!! -----           ----- Pick up Desert Tiger Merch @   Follow Colton Gee & Desert Tiger

We had the pleasure of interviewing Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music from the Belly Up Tavern in Solana Beach CA! ** This interview was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic ** With his emotional and gravel-coated bellow, vocalist/guitarist Chuck Ragan made a name for himself as one-fourth of the much-loved Gainesville post-hardcore outfit Hot Water Music before releasing his first solo album in 2007. Alongside friends Chris Wollard, Jason Black, and George Rebelo, Ragan formed Hot Water Music in the early '90s. Through a slew of well-received albums for labels like No Idea, Doghouse, and Epitaph -- and an incessant grassroots touring regime -- the passionate crew turned itself into a highly respected and influential act on the underground scene. Outside of his main gig, Ragan also recorded two side albums with some friends, including the stripped-down rock of Rumbleseat and the punk-oriented Cro(w)s. In the spring of 2005, Hot Water Music went on an indefinite hiatus, largely spurred by Ragan's desire to spend time outside of the band with his growing family. The group's other members went on playing music together (soon forming the Draft), while Ragan concentrated on his home life and, eventually, writing some acoustic-based material. Hot Water Music officially closed up shop in May 2006, and Ragan began playing various shows solo, logging time by the year's end alongside acts like Dustin Kensrue, Flogging Molly, the Lawrence Arms, Rob Huddleston, and Tim Barry. Ragan (who was a carpenter by day) signed with California indie SideOneDummy Records in early 2007 for the May release of his intimate debut, Los Feliz. Recorded live on February 19, 2007 at Tangiers in Los Feliz, California, the album features Ragan armed with just an acoustic guitar and harmonica, and occasionally joined on-stage by Ted Hutt and Jon Gaunt. Ragan also set up a "singles club" with his buddies at No Idea, sending subscribers a new 7" (six total) every month or so from September 2006 to June 2007. In 2008 Ragan launched the Revival Tour, a long-running, internationally acclaimed acoustic collaboration that's featured a revolving door of talented musicians from the alt-country, bluegrass, and punk scenes over the years. He released his second solo outing, Gold Country, the following year and the Christopher Thorn-produced Covering Ground in 2011, and reunited with Hot Water Music in 2012 for the album Exister. Till Midnight, his fourth solo long-player, followed in early 2014. A year later he and songwriter Rocky Voltolato released a split EP entitled Kindred Spirit on Side One Dummy. ~ Corey Apar, Rovi We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com Listen & Subscribe to BiB Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bringinbackpod/support

Rob’s School of Music and Record Talk are coming together for an episode of epic proportions! Rob and Brian will spending some time with the incredibly talented Christopher Thorn of Blind Melon! We discuss songwriting, surviving the music business and new Blind Melon music. Don’t miss this episode! We offer online virtual lessons world wide! All ages and skill levels welcome! www.robsschoolofmusic.com Check out our Live Q&A series every Wednesday at 6pm est here and at facebook.com/robsschoolofmusic. @robsschoolofmusic #recordtalk #cratediggers #audiophiles #blindmelon #alternativerock #rock #psychedelicrock #soup #nico #lettersfromaporcupine #formyfriends #allicansay

My Guest today is Christopher Thorn of BLIND MELON! Still smiling from this one! Blind Melon was a huge part of my music life growing up. To say they're legends is an understatement. To hear Christopher talk about the 90's music era and who they came up with and shared the stage with.. man, I could talk about this forever! The new film/doc "All I Can Say" is out now and it's incredible. https://blindmelon.com/ Enjoy! Music in this episode: Intro: Mouthful of Cavities acoustic by me.. 22:37 - Blind Melon - Soup Outro: Blind Melon - Mouthful of Cavities Huge Thanks to Christopher Thorn for the interview and letting us use their tunes in this episode! www.livinthedream506.com Support the Podcast: Like Subscribe Follow Share etc! Sponsored by: AMW Group - Premier Marketing & Entertainment Services! Check out all of their services and get a special 10% discount by visiting bit.ly/livinthedream10 & use Coupon Code: AMW10 Get 10% of from Onnit by visiting http://fbuy.me/nNyvT Go check out all their health and fitness supplies! www.oohLaLacosmetics.ca - discount code "dream" for 15% off Lifecalc.ca Co-Produced by Michael Cooke & Chris McAleenan Utopian Dream Media Productions Listen to the podcast on all platforms: smarturl.it/livinthedream506 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivinTheDream506/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinthedream506/ E-mail: livinthedream506 @ gmail.com Theme Song written & performed by Steven MacDougall & Chris McAleenan Guest Artwork by Bridget Higgins! (@bridget.remie on Instagram) Podcast Logo artwork by Tim Murray! (@tmurrayart on Instagram) Love you, bye!

Musician/Producer Christopher Thorn is the guest on this episode of DISCovery. Christopher is the guitarist and one of the founding members of Blind Melon along with the late great Shannon Hoon, guitarist Rogers Stevens, drummer Glen Graham and bassist Brad Smith. After Shannon’s passing in 1995 Christopher continued to establish a career as a producer, played with the band Live, produced and performed with AWOL Nation who had a huge hit single with "Sail" in 2011 and formed a couple of other great bands along the way - Unified Theory and Sonny Boy Thorn. Christopher talks about where he grew up, his career highlights, including what it was like when Blind Melon’s "No Rain" became a huge hit in 1993, playing on Saturday Night Live, hangin' with Richard Simmons, getting on the cover of Rolling Stone, opening for The Rolling Stones, Axl Rose and more. Christopher also shares some Shannon Hoon stories and talks about the new Shannon Hoon documentary out now called "All I Can Say".- LINKS –CHRISTOPHER THORN INSTAGRAM PAGE: https://www.instagram.com/firesidesound/?hl=enCHRISTOPHER THORN WEBSITE: www.firesidesound.com“ALL I CAN SAY” DOCUMENTARY WEBSITE: https://allicansay.oscilloscope.net/“A DEVIL ON ONE SHOULDER AND AN ANGEL ON THE OTHER: THE STORY OF SHANNON HOON AND BLIND MELON” BOOK BY GREG PRATO: https://www.amazon.com/Devil-One-Shoulder-Angel-Other/dp/0615252397Find DISCovery on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheDISCoverypodcasthomeThe DISCovery theme song "Woo Hoo" by Reebosound (https://reebosound.bandcamp.com)Please give the show a five-star rating and review wherever you listen to DISCovery!

There’s a brand new documentary out now on the late great singer of Blind Melon Shannon Hoon called "All I Can Say". Author Greg Prato is back on the podcast to give his thoughts on the documentary. Greg has written the must-read book on Shannon and Blind Melon called "A Devil on One Shoulder and an Angel on the Other: The Story of Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon". He's also interviewed the director of the documentary Danny Clinch along with members of the band Christopher Thorn and Brad Smith. In this episode Greg and I talk all about the documentary and go deep into the music of Shannon and Blind Melon.-LINKS-“All I Can Say” Documentary Website: https://allicansay.oscilloscope.net/Greg Prato on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Greg-Prato/e/B002MJ4CXI%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_shareGreg Prato on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregpratowriter?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorGreg Prato/Danny Clinch Interview: https://www.songfacts.com/blog/writing/danny-clinch-the-art-of-rock-photographyGreg Prato/Christopher Thorn Interview: https://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/christopher-thorn-of-blind-melon-and-sonny-boy-thornGreg Prato/Brad Smith Interview: https://www.songfacts.com/blog/interviews/brad-smith-of-blind-melonGreg Prato Book “A Devil on One Shoulder and an Angel on the Other: The Story of Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon”: https://www.amazon.com/Devil-One-Shoulder-Angel-Other/dp/0615252397Greg Prato’s Review of “All I Can Say”: http://www.alternativenation.net/review-shannon-hoon-lives-can-say-film/Blind Melon Catalogue on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=blind+melon&i=digital-music&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

Celebrating the release of the Shannon Hoon and Blind Melon documentary "All I Can Say," streaming now. Blind Melon's Christopher Thorn & Rogers Stevens

Blind Melon rose to stardom with their hit No Rain in 1993 andtragically the band theoretically ceased to exist after lead singerShannon Hoon died in 1995. Few people knew Hoon was an avidcamera-enthousiastic who filmed almost every aspect of his life right upuntil the day he died. This paved the way for the penetratingdocumentary All I Can Say about Hoon's life. So when Blind Melonguitarist Rogers Stevens and Christopher Thorn visited Amsterdam topromote All I Can Say I could't resist to ask them about Hoon, BlindMelon and more!By: Martin KuiperSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/FaceCulture)

Their self-titled debut album and its breakthrough single “No Rain” put Blind Melon on the charts. A little alternative, a little hippie throwback, and maybe a little southern rock, Blind Melon is headed by frontman Shannon Hoon. Born in Indianapolis, Hoon was practically born a rock star, with the vocal chops and (unfortunately) the lifestyle to match. Hoon moved to Los Angeles where he formed the band with bassist Brad Smith, percussionist Glenn Graham, and guitarists Stevens Rogers (lead) and Christopher Thorn (rhythm). Some of that “southern roots” feel may come from the fact that three of the band members are from Mississippi, and that much of the work on the album took place in Durham, North Carolina.Our research suggests the name Blind Melon may come from Mississippi stoners, or from the Cheech & Chong character “Blind Melon Chitlin.”The success of the album led to extensive touring, and unfortunately to problems that Shannon Hoon would experience with drug and alcohol abuse. Hoon checked into rehab multiple times, but unfortunately succumbed to a drug overdose in New Orleans while touring for their second album in 1995. He was only 28.Despite being defined as alternative rock, this first album has a 70's feel. That may be attributed to the use of antiquated amplifiers and technology, and only sparing use of overdubs. The album sound is very much representative of what you would hear in a live performance.We hope you enjoy this dive into a band whose trajectory was cut tragically short. I WonderThis track starts off with a quiet acoustic beat, then moves to a classic alternative beat. The song is about addiction and trying to get over it - along the lines of feeling judged. “...now they're watching everything I do - everything I say...”HolymanAn anti-religious song, perhaps inspired by Hoon's encounter with people encouraging him to go to church. They wanted him to find an anchor in spirituality. Hoon was very intense, and embraced the rock and roll lifestyle, a “heartbreaking cycle of drug use.”ChangeThis track is considered to be the most personal look at Shannon Hoon. Written long before the formation of the band, Hoon's mother would later recall him playing this song on the porch of their house in Indiana. “Keep on dreaming, because when you stop dreaming it's time to die.”No RainThis is the hit that would put Blind Melon over the top, especially with the “bee video” which made them famous. The “bee girl” on the album cover was inspired by an old picture of drummer Glenn Graham's sister. The bee girl in the video was played by Heather DeLoach (picked because she looked similar to the picture of Graham's sister). ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Love Potion No. 9  by The CloversThis romantic comedy film starred Sandra Bullock and Tate Donovan. Anne Bancroft was also in this film. STAFF PICKS:Walking On Broken Glass  by Annie LennoxRob's staff pick was from Lennox's solo album “Diva,” after her days with The Eurythmics. The video was a play on the film “Dangerous Liaisons,” complete with costumes - and John Malkovich! Though a pop song, there is a symphonic quality to it.Digging In The Dirt  by Peter GabrielBruce brings us the lead single from Gabriel's album “Us.” It explores issues in Gabriel's life, like the end of his relationship with Rosanna Arquette, and his desire to reconnect with his daughter. The video utilized a lot of stop motion, and won the Grammy award for best short form music video in 1993.Little Miss Can't Be Wrong  by The Spin DoctorsBrian's staff pick picks up the pace. Lead singer Chris Barron actually wrote this song about his stepmother, with whom he had a bad relationship. This was the first single from their debut album “Pocket Full of Kryptonite.”Not Sleeping Around   by Ned's Atomic DustbinWayne's deep track harkens back to the Manchester sound he enjoyed in the early 90's.  “The Neds” used two bass players to give them that driving sound.  They also impacted the apparel industry by producing over 80 t-shirt designs in 3 years! :-) INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Last Horizon  by Brian MayThis instrumental comes from the Queen alumnus and guitarist, Dr. Brian May (an actual PhD in astrophysics)

Blind Melon is a rock band that gained international fame with their record-breaking song "No Rain". Guitarist Christopher Thorn shares why musicians need to not sell publishing rights, how the music industry actually works, and more.

Tommy Marz interviews Christopher Thorn, guitarist for Blind Melon.  They chat about the new songs being released by the band, the new documentary about Shannon Hoon and the story behind one of their legendary songs, 'St. Andrews Hall'. Tommy also breaks down his top 5 'Friends' Thanksgiving themed episodes!

Warren visits Christopher Thorn (producer and guitar player with Blind Melon) at his studio, Fireside Sound. They talk about his career as a musician and producer and take a look at all the gear    

Warren visits Christopher Thorn (producer and guitar player with Blind Melon) at his studio, Fireside Sound. They talk about his career as a musician and producer and take a look at all the gear    

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On Saturday, August 31st, Xavier traveled with his parents to Beaver Dam, Kentucky to see his first concert:  Jason Isbell and Sheryl Crow.  In this episode, Xavier gives his thoughts about the experience, Brent and Xavier talk about their connection to Jason Isbell and Brent talks about meeting Mike McCready of Pearl Jam and Christopher Thorn of Blind Melon.

Sophomore albums are notoriously tricky, we've even dedicated a round table series to the phenomenon of hugely successful 90s debuts with follow-ups that, for a variety of reasons, didn't connect with audiences in the same way as their first release. Sometimes it record label politics scuttling the promotional support, sometimes its the shifting musical landscape after time off, and sometimes its artists evolving in ways listeners weren't expecting. To help us explore the 1995 sophomore Soup by Blind Melon, we're joined guitarist Christopher Thorn and longtime contributor Chip Midnight to delve into an album that, upon release, received a notoriously scathing review from Rolling Stone, but has since garnered praise and adulation upon it's twentieth anniversary. We discuss forming the band, the rollercoaster ride that was their debut, the legacy of "No Rain," writing and recording Soup, and the tragedy that followed it's release with the death of Shannon Hoon, and much, much more.   Songs In This Episode:   Intro - Galaxie 28:38 - Vernie 40:15 - Toes Across The Floor 53:11 - St. Andrew's Fall Outro - 2x4   To support the podcast, join us at Patreon for bonus content and more. Facebook / Twitter / Instagram   Zazzle Merch Store   http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com  

Sophomore albums are notoriously tricky, we've even dedicated a round table series to the phenomenon of hugely successful 90s debuts with follow-ups that, for a variety of reasons, didn't connect with audiences in the same way as their first release. Sometimes it record label politics scuttling the promotional support, sometimes its the shifting musical landscape after time off, and sometimes its artists evolving in ways listeners weren't expecting. To help us explore the 1995 sophomore Soup by Blind Melon, we're joined guitarist Christopher Thorn and longtime contributor Chip Midnight to delve into an album that, upon release, received a notoriously scathing review from Rolling Stone, but has since garnered praise and adulation upon it's twentieth anniversary. We discuss forming the band, the rollercoaster ride that was their debut, the legacy of "No Rain," writing and recording Soup, and the tragedy that followed it's release with the death of Shannon Hoon, and much, much more.   Songs In This Episode:   Intro - Galaxie 28:38 - Vernie 40:15 - Toes Across The Floor 53:11 - St. Andrew's Fall Outro - 2x4   To support the podcast, join us at Patreon for bonus content and more. Facebook / Twitter / Instagram   Zazzle Merch Store   http://www.digmeoutpodcast.com  

Welcome to Episode 26 of Good Will Hunters, with Christopher Thorn AM, Outcome Measurement Partner at EY. Christopher and I chat about his early aspirations of becoming a truck driver, and how he instead ended up a New York stockbroker, with a mission to prove that creating social value was good for people, and good for profits. Christopher was integral in establishing the philanthropic division of a major stockbroking firm, before eventually transitioning to EY, leading the firm's outcome measurement and long term value service-lines. We chat about why the private sector is the key to achieving the SDGs, and how to stay "close" to the frontline of impact when working for a private sector organisation. Christopher also shares some handy resources for those looking to enter the sector! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on iTunes or Facebook - we're always grateful for your support, as it allows us to continue to grow our audience and share the wisdom of our guests far and wide! Enjoy, Rachel

In a special combined episode of Kyle Meredith With…, Kyle talks to David Lowery about his experiences in Camper Van Beethoven and the 20th anniversary of Cracker’s Gentleman’s Blues; Blind Melon’s Christopher Thorn touches on the 10th anniversary of For My Friends and Shannon Hoon; and JR Richards discusses another anniversary and his current work as a TV and film scorer. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Calling into the 41st episode of The AFD Show is guitarist Christopher Thorn from the iconic 90s rock band, Blind Melon. Blind Melon and Guns N' Roses have a special connection, with Axl becoming fast friends with Shannon Hoon and touring the world with GnR in 1992. Christopher shares stories of first meeting Shannon, his feelings on Axl Rose as a professional, what it was like touring with GnR, and what Blind Melon is doing now with a new lead singer. All this and so much more in Ep. 41! Please follow/subscribe/leave a review!

Investing with Impact. With Matthew Bell As organisations increasingly seek to expand their capital investment to include funds with positive social or environmental goals we speak Christopher Thorn and David Carrington and ask them the question: can investing your dollars in impact make more than just cents?

This is an encore presentation of one of our biggest (and many think best) episodes. Because only the last 50 episodes show up in iTunes, I wanted to post this again so it could be accessed more easily. And because I'm super proud of it. 

Christopher Thorn is a producer, guitarist and songwriter best known for his work in the multi-platinum selling band Blind Melon. He was also formerly the guitarist in the hit band AWOLNation and currently fronts his own band Sonny Boy Thorn. He is also an old friend and a wonderful guy.

Your band gets launched into worldwide fame as your debut album sells four million copies. Shortly after your second album comes out your lead singer, the face of your band, suddenly dies of a drug overdose. What now? Blind Melon's Christopher Thorn answers that question in stunning detail. He also shares his new project, Sonny Boy Thorn, which might be his best work yet.

Your band gets launched into worldwide fame as your debut album sells four million copies. Shortly after your second album comes out your lead singer, the face of your band, suddenly dies of a drug overdose. What now? Blind Melon's Christopher Thorn answers that question in stunning detail. He also shares his new project, Sonny Boy Thorn, which might be his best work yet.

Greg Dulli phones in to talk with Kyle Meredith about The Afghan Whigs' latest album, How Do You Burn?.The frontman discusses how the record found a brighter tone than their last couple LPs, having Blind Melon's Christopher Thorn on guitar, and the saints and sinners that populate the collection. Dulli also talks about once again duetting with Marcy Mays, his long term friendship with the late Mark Lanegan, and plans for the songs that didn't make the album.Listen to Greg Dulli discuss The Afghan Whigs' How Do You Burn? and more on the Kyle Meredith With... podcast, and then make sure to like, review, and subscribe to KMW wherever you get your podcasts. Also, keep up to date on all our shows by following the Consequence Podcast Network.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy