O.A.R. and Blind Melon

Originating in Maryland, O.A.R. formed thirty years ago and achieved multiplatinum success with over 1 billion streams. Known for selling out Madison Square Garden and Red Rocks, they have released albums since 1997's The Wanderer and founded the Oceans Calling Festival.

Blind Melon, formed in 1990 in Los Angeles, drew from classic rock influences like Lynyrd Skynyrd and Led Zeppelin. Known for hits like "No Rain," they achieved platinum status and two Grammy nods. Collaborated with Axl Rose on Guns N' Roses projects. Tragedy struck when lead singer Shannon Hoon died of a drug overdose in 1995, halting the band's ascent. Blind Melon reunited in 2006 with new singer Travis Warren.