February 16

ABSOLUTE ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR FEBRUARY 16
Andy Taylor from Duran Duran is 48; Dave Lombardo from Slayer is 44; Taylor Hawkins from the Foo Fighters is 37;

ON THIS DATE
1993 At the 12th annual BRIT Awards in London Nirvana is given the award for Best International Newcomer.
2005 In London Jimi Hendrix memorabilia go on auction. A 1965 Fender Stratocaster owned by Jimi goes for $190,000.
2007 Ian Astbury leaves Riders On The Storm, the band formed by Ray Manzarek and Robby Krieger