Try any of the Blind Melon cds. You can't go wrong with any of them, Nico is my favorite though. Shannon Hoon was the lead singer and he passed away from drugs as well. They were magic in the making in my opinion.
Can anyone wean me off of Sublime?
I came to know this band late and its been more than a few years since the tragic ending but listening to "40 oz. to freedom" I was wondering why this album isn't revered as one of the truelly great rock albums in the last 30 years. My question is if that band flew under my radar what else am I missing? I guess what resonated most with me was the tightness of their sound (I wonder if krell afficianados use their discs to show off their system "slam" ability :) and the fusion of disparate styles (eg hip-hop, reggae, etc.). Can anyone provide me with suggestions that have a similar sound or approach to music?