On This Day in Rock History - Feb 16th
On This Day in Rock History - February 16th
1965
Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo is born in Havana, Cuba.
1972
Foo Fighters Taylor Hawkins is born in Fort Worth, TX.
1993
Nirvana wins the Best International Newcomer category at the 12th annual BRIT Awards in London.
2005
Kid Rock surrenders to Nashville police after an arrest warrant is issued against him for allegedly punching a DJ in a strip bar in the early morning hours. Rock is charged with misdemeanor simple assault and released after posting a $3,000 bond.
Jimi Hendrix memorabila goes on the block with a 1965 Fender Stratocaster guitar fetching nearly $190,000. The London auction also features a poem written by Hendrix in 1967 and an autographed copy of the Experience's first single, "Hey Joe."
2006
The Deftones headlined Taste Of Chaos Tour kicks off in San Diego.
