Thomas Rogers Stevens (born 31 October 1970) is the American guitarist from Blind Melon, an alternative rock band which began in the 1990s and is most famous for their hit song "No Rain". He has also been a member of the bands Extra Virgin and The Tender Trio.
Biography
Early life
Rogers Stevens was born in West Point, Mississippi, United States, where he grew up with future Blind Melon bandmates Glen Graham and Brad Smith. He was forced to take piano lessons by his mother as a child, and in his high school years, Brad Smith taught Stevens how to play the guitar. Smith and Stevens played together in various cover bands while in high school.
Musical influences
When first beginning to play the guitar, Stevens' early influences were hard rock bands, such as AC/DC and Van Halen, as well as classic rock bands such as The Rolling Stones and R.E.M. When forming the Blind Melon sound, he had been listening to bands such as Cream and Led Zeppelin. He has stated that he enjoys listening to bands such as The White Stripes, Muse, and Tool, among others. He also cites jazz as a major influence.
Goose - No Rain (feat. Rogers Stevens of Blind Melon) - 6/28/24 The Mann, Philadelphia, PA
No Rain featuring Rogers Stevens of Blind Melon live at The Mann in Philadelphia, PA on 6/28/24.
Follow Goose on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5tkITWzssc9z9hu7ZEOCXz
Follow Goose on Instagram: https://instagram.com/goosetheband
published: 29 Jun 2024
‘Blind Melon’ Guitarist Rogers Stevens On Shannon Hoon's Death | shift | msnbc
'Blind Melon' guitarist Rogers Stevens comments on the death of lead singer Shannon Hoon and his transition to corporate law.
» Subscribe to msnbc: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc
About: msnbc is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful political commentary and informed perspectives. Reaching more than 95 million households worldwide, msnbc offers a full schedule of live news coverage, political opinions and award-winning documentary programming -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Connect with msnbc Online
Visit msnbc.com: http://on.msnbc.com/Readmsnbc
Find msnbc on Facebook: http://on.msnbc.com/Likemsnbc
Follow msnbc on Twitter: http://on.msnbc.com/Followmsnbc
Follow msnbc on Google+: http://on.msnbc.com/Plusmsnbc
Follow msnbc on Instagram: http://...
published: 06 Mar 2015
Rogers Stevens (Blind Melon) on creating 'No Rain' | On The Record
▶ READ MORE: https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/on_the_record_rogers_stevens_discusses_blind_melon_new_project_and_guitar_gear.html
Rogers Stevens is the guitarist behind the 1990s icons Blind Melon, known for their uniquely psychedelic and spacious take on rock music.
In this new On The Record interview, Rogers shares his collection of Les Paul and Stratocasters, describes how Shannon Hoon smashed one of his favorite guitars at Reading festival, and shares how he made the iconic guitar part to 'No Rain'.
He also shares how he drove his neighbours crazy during the pandemic learning to play and sing his favorite songs with Ultimate Guitar.
Dive into the whole interview and discover guitar tabs to your favorite Roger Stevens songs on the Ultimate Guitar site.
▶ DOWNLOAD T...
Happy Holidays Melonheads! Here's Rogers with an acoustic cover of "Waiting For Superman" from The Flaming Lips. Enjoy Christmas with your loved ones and stay healthy.
Blind Melon on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sD1Z...
Blind Melon on Apple Music:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/bl...
Blind Melon Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Twitter:
https://twitter.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/blindmelonband
#BlindMelon #HappyHolidays #TheFlamingLips
published: 25 Dec 2020
Time by Rogers Stevens of Blind Melon (The Alan Parsons Project cover)
Rogers covering Time by The Alan Parsons Project.
Blind Melon on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sD1Z...
Blind Melon on Apple Music:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/bl...
Blind Melon Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Twitter:
https://twitter.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/blindmelonband
#BlindMelon #RogersStevens #TheAlanParsonsProject
Rogers Stevens, founding member and guitarist for Blind Melon, understandably gets emotional remembering the first time he met his friend and bandmate, the late Shannon Hoon.
Full ep - https://youtu.be/RGWdW0zLPW8?si=hjMu7QS-njeCT-_n
#blindmelon #shannonhoon #shorts
Pics via WireImage and Getty Images
published: 05 Mar 2024
You Make Loving Fun (Fleetwood Mac cover by Rogers Stevens of Blind Melon)
Rogers covering You Make Loving Fun from Fleetwood Mac in his home studio.
Blind Melon on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sD1Z...
Blind Melon on Apple Music:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/bl...
Blind Melon Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Twitter:
https://twitter.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/blindmelonband
#BlindMelon #RogersStevens #FleetwoodMac
published: 13 Jan 2021
Interview with Rogers Stevens of Blind Melon - at Guitar Wishes ( Part One)
Lee sits down with Blind Melon guitarist, Rogers Stevens. They talk about the early days and what it's like coming up in the music industry at a young age. Stay tuned for a part two coming up soon!
https://guitarwishes.com
https://www.facebook.com/GuitarWishes
published: 15 Jul 2020
Joseph Arthur w/ Rogers Stevens - Signs of Age (Acoustic Version)
Joseph Arthur & Rogers Stevens of Blind Melon perform a late night acoustic jam of Signs of Age on Fender Acoustasonic guitars!
For more info visit: http://www.josepharthur.com
published: 31 Oct 2019
Blind Melon - Change - 1994-04-08
The debut album from this band from Los Angeles, released in 1992, included one of the biggest hits from the decade "No Rain". It came out as the second single; the fourth was "Change". Live performance at New York City TV talk-show.
Rogers Stevens: lead guitar
Christopher Thorn: mandolin , harmonica
Glen Graham: drums
Shannon Hoon: vocals, rhythm guitar
Brad Smith: bass
Note: this a re-encoded lossy file that was available here some years back. The quality is fine to me, so enjoy if you please.
No Rain featuring Rogers Stevens of Blind Melon live at The Mann in Philadelphia, PA on 6/28/24.
Follow Goose on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5tkIT...
No Rain featuring Rogers Stevens of Blind Melon live at The Mann in Philadelphia, PA on 6/28/24.
Follow Goose on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5tkITWzssc9z9hu7ZEOCXz
Follow Goose on Instagram: https://instagram.com/goosetheband
No Rain featuring Rogers Stevens of Blind Melon live at The Mann in Philadelphia, PA on 6/28/24.
Follow Goose on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5tkITWzssc9z9hu7ZEOCXz
Follow Goose on Instagram: https://instagram.com/goosetheband
'Blind Melon' guitarist Rogers Stevens comments on the death of lead singer Shannon Hoon and his transition to corporate law.
» Subscribe to msnbc: http://on.ms...
'Blind Melon' guitarist Rogers Stevens comments on the death of lead singer Shannon Hoon and his transition to corporate law.
» Subscribe to msnbc: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc
About: msnbc is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful political commentary and informed perspectives. Reaching more than 95 million households worldwide, msnbc offers a full schedule of live news coverage, political opinions and award-winning documentary programming -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Connect with msnbc Online
Visit msnbc.com: http://on.msnbc.com/Readmsnbc
Find msnbc on Facebook: http://on.msnbc.com/Likemsnbc
Follow msnbc on Twitter: http://on.msnbc.com/Followmsnbc
Follow msnbc on Google+: http://on.msnbc.com/Plusmsnbc
Follow msnbc on Instagram: http://on.msnbc.com/Instamsnbc
Follow msnbc on Tumblr: http://on.msnbc.com/LeanWithmsnbc
‘Blind Melon’ Guitarist Rogers Stevens On Shannon Hoon's Death | shift | msnbc
'Blind Melon' guitarist Rogers Stevens comments on the death of lead singer Shannon Hoon and his transition to corporate law.
» Subscribe to msnbc: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc
About: msnbc is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful political commentary and informed perspectives. Reaching more than 95 million households worldwide, msnbc offers a full schedule of live news coverage, political opinions and award-winning documentary programming -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Connect with msnbc Online
Visit msnbc.com: http://on.msnbc.com/Readmsnbc
Find msnbc on Facebook: http://on.msnbc.com/Likemsnbc
Follow msnbc on Twitter: http://on.msnbc.com/Followmsnbc
Follow msnbc on Google+: http://on.msnbc.com/Plusmsnbc
Follow msnbc on Instagram: http://on.msnbc.com/Instamsnbc
Follow msnbc on Tumblr: http://on.msnbc.com/LeanWithmsnbc
‘Blind Melon’ Guitarist Rogers Stevens On Shannon Hoon's Death | shift | msnbc
▶ READ MORE: https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/on_the_record_rogers_stevens_discusses_blind_melon_new_project_and_guitar_gear.html
Rogers Stevens is the guitarist behind the 1990s icons Blind Melon, known for their uniquely psychedelic and spacious take on rock music.
In this new On The Record interview, Rogers shares his collection of Les Paul and Stratocasters, describes how Shannon Hoon smashed one of his favorite guitars at Reading festival, and shares how he made the iconic guitar part to 'No Rain'.
He also shares how he drove his neighbours crazy during the pandemic learning to play and sing his favorite songs with Ultimate Guitar.
Dive into the whole interview and discover guitar tabs to your favorite Roger Stevens songs on the Ultimate Guitar site.
▶ DOWNLOAD THE ULTIMATE GUITAR APP FOR FREE:
APP STORE: https://goo.gl/KcJMsj
GOOGLE PLAY: https://goo.gl/MjTssy
▶ OUR FACEBOOK: https://goo.gl/jyzE6a
▶ OUR INSTAGRAM & THREADS: https://goo.gl/Kd4kuP
▶ OUR TWITTER: https://goo.gl/86YGWE
▬▬▬▬▬▬ Contents ▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 — Intro
0:40 — On Town & Stevens
1:46 — On the Les Paul Classic
3:23 — Fender Stratocaster reissues
4:06 — How Shannon smashed the 'No Rain' guitar
5:48 — On the Martin CEO-7 Acoustic
7:01 — On his 12-string 1967 Gibson LG
8:18 — On 'beautiful soul' Shannon Hoon
10:39 — On customizing guitars
11:43 — On composing with scales
12:41 — The 'No Rain' solo
13:46 — How Rogers recorded 'No Rain'
16:05 — On 'Swallowed'
17:10 — On his favorite live songs
17:51 — On the future of Blind Melon
19:32 — On his law career
21:08 — On Blind Melon vs Town & Stevens
22:23 — On learning to sing with Ultimate Guitar
27:02 — Outro
#guitar #interview #rock
▶ READ MORE: https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/on_the_record_rogers_stevens_discusses_blind_melon_new_project_and_guitar_gear.html
Rogers Stevens is the guitarist behind the 1990s icons Blind Melon, known for their uniquely psychedelic and spacious take on rock music.
In this new On The Record interview, Rogers shares his collection of Les Paul and Stratocasters, describes how Shannon Hoon smashed one of his favorite guitars at Reading festival, and shares how he made the iconic guitar part to 'No Rain'.
He also shares how he drove his neighbours crazy during the pandemic learning to play and sing his favorite songs with Ultimate Guitar.
Dive into the whole interview and discover guitar tabs to your favorite Roger Stevens songs on the Ultimate Guitar site.
▶ DOWNLOAD THE ULTIMATE GUITAR APP FOR FREE:
APP STORE: https://goo.gl/KcJMsj
GOOGLE PLAY: https://goo.gl/MjTssy
▶ OUR FACEBOOK: https://goo.gl/jyzE6a
▶ OUR INSTAGRAM & THREADS: https://goo.gl/Kd4kuP
▶ OUR TWITTER: https://goo.gl/86YGWE
▬▬▬▬▬▬ Contents ▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 — Intro
0:40 — On Town & Stevens
1:46 — On the Les Paul Classic
3:23 — Fender Stratocaster reissues
4:06 — How Shannon smashed the 'No Rain' guitar
5:48 — On the Martin CEO-7 Acoustic
7:01 — On his 12-string 1967 Gibson LG
8:18 — On 'beautiful soul' Shannon Hoon
10:39 — On customizing guitars
11:43 — On composing with scales
12:41 — The 'No Rain' solo
13:46 — How Rogers recorded 'No Rain'
16:05 — On 'Swallowed'
17:10 — On his favorite live songs
17:51 — On the future of Blind Melon
19:32 — On his law career
21:08 — On Blind Melon vs Town & Stevens
22:23 — On learning to sing with Ultimate Guitar
27:02 — Outro
#guitar #interview #rock
Happy Holidays Melonheads! Here's Rogers with an acoustic cover of "Waiting For Superman" from The Flaming Lips. Enjoy Christmas with your loved ones and stay h...
Happy Holidays Melonheads! Here's Rogers with an acoustic cover of "Waiting For Superman" from The Flaming Lips. Enjoy Christmas with your loved ones and stay healthy.
Blind Melon on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sD1Z...
Blind Melon on Apple Music:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/bl...
Blind Melon Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Twitter:
https://twitter.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/blindmelonband
#BlindMelon #HappyHolidays #TheFlamingLips
Happy Holidays Melonheads! Here's Rogers with an acoustic cover of "Waiting For Superman" from The Flaming Lips. Enjoy Christmas with your loved ones and stay healthy.
Blind Melon on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sD1Z...
Blind Melon on Apple Music:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/bl...
Blind Melon Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Twitter:
https://twitter.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/blindmelonband
#BlindMelon #HappyHolidays #TheFlamingLips
Rogers covering Time by The Alan Parsons Project.
Blind Melon on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sD1Z...
Blind Melon on Apple Music:
https://itu...
Rogers covering Time by The Alan Parsons Project.
Blind Melon on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sD1Z...
Blind Melon on Apple Music:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/bl...
Blind Melon Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Twitter:
https://twitter.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/blindmelonband
#BlindMelon #RogersStevens #TheAlanParsonsProject
Rogers covering Time by The Alan Parsons Project.
Blind Melon on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sD1Z...
Blind Melon on Apple Music:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/bl...
Blind Melon Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Twitter:
https://twitter.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/blindmelonband
#BlindMelon #RogersStevens #TheAlanParsonsProject
Rogers Stevens, founding member and guitarist for Blind Melon, understandably gets emotional remembering the first time he met his friend and bandmate, the late...
Rogers Stevens, founding member and guitarist for Blind Melon, understandably gets emotional remembering the first time he met his friend and bandmate, the late Shannon Hoon.
Full ep - https://youtu.be/RGWdW0zLPW8?si=hjMu7QS-njeCT-_n
#blindmelon #shannonhoon #shorts
Pics via WireImage and Getty Images
Rogers Stevens, founding member and guitarist for Blind Melon, understandably gets emotional remembering the first time he met his friend and bandmate, the late Shannon Hoon.
Full ep - https://youtu.be/RGWdW0zLPW8?si=hjMu7QS-njeCT-_n
#blindmelon #shannonhoon #shorts
Pics via WireImage and Getty Images
Rogers covering You Make Loving Fun from Fleetwood Mac in his home studio.
Blind Melon on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sD1Z...
Blind Melon on ...
Rogers covering You Make Loving Fun from Fleetwood Mac in his home studio.
Blind Melon on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sD1Z...
Blind Melon on Apple Music:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/bl...
Blind Melon Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Twitter:
https://twitter.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/blindmelonband
#BlindMelon #RogersStevens #FleetwoodMac
Rogers covering You Make Loving Fun from Fleetwood Mac in his home studio.
Blind Melon on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sD1Z...
Blind Melon on Apple Music:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/bl...
Blind Melon Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Twitter:
https://twitter.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/blindmelonband
#BlindMelon #RogersStevens #FleetwoodMac
Lee sits down with Blind Melon guitarist, Rogers Stevens. They talk about the early days and what it's like coming up in the music industry at a young age. Stay...
Lee sits down with Blind Melon guitarist, Rogers Stevens. They talk about the early days and what it's like coming up in the music industry at a young age. Stay tuned for a part two coming up soon!
https://guitarwishes.com
https://www.facebook.com/GuitarWishes
Lee sits down with Blind Melon guitarist, Rogers Stevens. They talk about the early days and what it's like coming up in the music industry at a young age. Stay tuned for a part two coming up soon!
https://guitarwishes.com
https://www.facebook.com/GuitarWishes
Joseph Arthur & Rogers Stevens of Blind Melon perform a late night acoustic jam of Signs of Age on Fender Acoustasonic guitars!
For more info visit: http://www....
Joseph Arthur & Rogers Stevens of Blind Melon perform a late night acoustic jam of Signs of Age on Fender Acoustasonic guitars!
For more info visit: http://www.josepharthur.com
Joseph Arthur & Rogers Stevens of Blind Melon perform a late night acoustic jam of Signs of Age on Fender Acoustasonic guitars!
For more info visit: http://www.josepharthur.com
The debut album from this band from Los Angeles, released in 1992, included one of the biggest hits from the decade "No Rain". It came out as the second single;...
The debut album from this band from Los Angeles, released in 1992, included one of the biggest hits from the decade "No Rain". It came out as the second single; the fourth was "Change". Live performance at New York City TV talk-show.
Rogers Stevens: lead guitar
Christopher Thorn: mandolin , harmonica
Glen Graham: drums
Shannon Hoon: vocals, rhythm guitar
Brad Smith: bass
Note: this a re-encoded lossy file that was available here some years back. The quality is fine to me, so enjoy if you please.
The debut album from this band from Los Angeles, released in 1992, included one of the biggest hits from the decade "No Rain". It came out as the second single; the fourth was "Change". Live performance at New York City TV talk-show.
Rogers Stevens: lead guitar
Christopher Thorn: mandolin , harmonica
Glen Graham: drums
Shannon Hoon: vocals, rhythm guitar
Brad Smith: bass
Note: this a re-encoded lossy file that was available here some years back. The quality is fine to me, so enjoy if you please.
No Rain featuring Rogers Stevens of Blind Melon live at The Mann in Philadelphia, PA on 6/28/24.
Follow Goose on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5tkITWzssc9z9hu7ZEOCXz
Follow Goose on Instagram: https://instagram.com/goosetheband
'Blind Melon' guitarist Rogers Stevens comments on the death of lead singer Shannon Hoon and his transition to corporate law.
» Subscribe to msnbc: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc
About: msnbc is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines, insightful political commentary and informed perspectives. Reaching more than 95 million households worldwide, msnbc offers a full schedule of live news coverage, political opinions and award-winning documentary programming -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Connect with msnbc Online
Visit msnbc.com: http://on.msnbc.com/Readmsnbc
Find msnbc on Facebook: http://on.msnbc.com/Likemsnbc
Follow msnbc on Twitter: http://on.msnbc.com/Followmsnbc
Follow msnbc on Google+: http://on.msnbc.com/Plusmsnbc
Follow msnbc on Instagram: http://on.msnbc.com/Instamsnbc
Follow msnbc on Tumblr: http://on.msnbc.com/LeanWithmsnbc
‘Blind Melon’ Guitarist Rogers Stevens On Shannon Hoon's Death | shift | msnbc
▶ READ MORE: https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/on_the_record_rogers_stevens_discusses_blind_melon_new_project_and_guitar_gear.html
Rogers Stevens is the guitarist behind the 1990s icons Blind Melon, known for their uniquely psychedelic and spacious take on rock music.
In this new On The Record interview, Rogers shares his collection of Les Paul and Stratocasters, describes how Shannon Hoon smashed one of his favorite guitars at Reading festival, and shares how he made the iconic guitar part to 'No Rain'.
He also shares how he drove his neighbours crazy during the pandemic learning to play and sing his favorite songs with Ultimate Guitar.
Dive into the whole interview and discover guitar tabs to your favorite Roger Stevens songs on the Ultimate Guitar site.
▶ DOWNLOAD THE ULTIMATE GUITAR APP FOR FREE:
APP STORE: https://goo.gl/KcJMsj
GOOGLE PLAY: https://goo.gl/MjTssy
▶ OUR FACEBOOK: https://goo.gl/jyzE6a
▶ OUR INSTAGRAM & THREADS: https://goo.gl/Kd4kuP
▶ OUR TWITTER: https://goo.gl/86YGWE
▬▬▬▬▬▬ Contents ▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 — Intro
0:40 — On Town & Stevens
1:46 — On the Les Paul Classic
3:23 — Fender Stratocaster reissues
4:06 — How Shannon smashed the 'No Rain' guitar
5:48 — On the Martin CEO-7 Acoustic
7:01 — On his 12-string 1967 Gibson LG
8:18 — On 'beautiful soul' Shannon Hoon
10:39 — On customizing guitars
11:43 — On composing with scales
12:41 — The 'No Rain' solo
13:46 — How Rogers recorded 'No Rain'
16:05 — On 'Swallowed'
17:10 — On his favorite live songs
17:51 — On the future of Blind Melon
19:32 — On his law career
21:08 — On Blind Melon vs Town & Stevens
22:23 — On learning to sing with Ultimate Guitar
27:02 — Outro
#guitar #interview #rock
Happy Holidays Melonheads! Here's Rogers with an acoustic cover of "Waiting For Superman" from The Flaming Lips. Enjoy Christmas with your loved ones and stay healthy.
Blind Melon on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sD1Z...
Blind Melon on Apple Music:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/bl...
Blind Melon Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Twitter:
https://twitter.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/blindmelonband
#BlindMelon #HappyHolidays #TheFlamingLips
Rogers covering Time by The Alan Parsons Project.
Blind Melon on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sD1Z...
Blind Melon on Apple Music:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/bl...
Blind Melon Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Twitter:
https://twitter.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/blindmelonband
#BlindMelon #RogersStevens #TheAlanParsonsProject
Rogers Stevens, founding member and guitarist for Blind Melon, understandably gets emotional remembering the first time he met his friend and bandmate, the late Shannon Hoon.
Full ep - https://youtu.be/RGWdW0zLPW8?si=hjMu7QS-njeCT-_n
#blindmelon #shannonhoon #shorts
Pics via WireImage and Getty Images
Rogers covering You Make Loving Fun from Fleetwood Mac in his home studio.
Blind Melon on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sD1Z...
Blind Melon on Apple Music:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/bl...
Blind Melon Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Twitter:
https://twitter.com/blindmelonband
Blind Melon Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/blindmelonband
#BlindMelon #RogersStevens #FleetwoodMac
Lee sits down with Blind Melon guitarist, Rogers Stevens. They talk about the early days and what it's like coming up in the music industry at a young age. Stay tuned for a part two coming up soon!
https://guitarwishes.com
https://www.facebook.com/GuitarWishes
Joseph Arthur & Rogers Stevens of Blind Melon perform a late night acoustic jam of Signs of Age on Fender Acoustasonic guitars!
For more info visit: http://www.josepharthur.com
The debut album from this band from Los Angeles, released in 1992, included one of the biggest hits from the decade "No Rain". It came out as the second single; the fourth was "Change". Live performance at New York City TV talk-show.
Rogers Stevens: lead guitar
Christopher Thorn: mandolin , harmonica
Glen Graham: drums
Shannon Hoon: vocals, rhythm guitar
Brad Smith: bass
Note: this a re-encoded lossy file that was available here some years back. The quality is fine to me, so enjoy if you please.
Thomas Rogers Stevens (born 31 October 1970) is the American guitarist from Blind Melon, an alternative rock band which began in the 1990s and is most famous for their hit song "No Rain". He has also been a member of the bands Extra Virgin and The Tender Trio.
Biography
Early life
Rogers Stevens was born in West Point, Mississippi, United States, where he grew up with future Blind Melon bandmates Glen Graham and Brad Smith. He was forced to take piano lessons by his mother as a child, and in his high school years, Brad Smith taught Stevens how to play the guitar. Smith and Stevens played together in various cover bands while in high school.
Musical influences
When first beginning to play the guitar, Stevens' early influences were hard rock bands, such as AC/DC and Van Halen, as well as classic rock bands such as The Rolling Stones and R.E.M. When forming the Blind Melon sound, he had been listening to bands such as Cream and Led Zeppelin. He has stated that he enjoys listening to bands such as The White Stripes, Muse, and Tool, among others. He also cites jazz as a major influence.