Hair Band History (February 16th)

February 16, 1993: Poison released their fourth studio album "Native Tongue" in North America, their only album with guitarist Richie Kotzen who replaced C.C. DeVille, and featuring singles "Stand", "Until You Suffer Some (Fire & Ice)" and "Body Talk". Release date source: [US] Billboard Magazine - February 6, 1993.

February 16, 1990: Riding the success of hit single "House Of Pain", Faster Pussycat brought the "Wake The F**k Up" Tour to Oakland opening for Mötley Crüe. Two weeks later, their drummer was arrested in Nebraska for heroin possession. Frankie Banali filled in. Kerrang! review - March 10, 1990.

Happy Birthday to Def Leppard co-founder and former guitarist Pete Willis (February 16, 1960). Pete co-wrote many tracks and played guitar on the band's first three albums.

February 1990: Produced by Don Dokken and led by singer Terry Ilous, French-American band XYZ released power ballad "What Keeps Me Loving You" as the second single from their debut album. Release information source: [US] The Hard Report radio trade publication spotlight - February 23, 1990.

Fronted by American singer Jeff Scott Soto, Swedish hard rock band Talisman released their self-titled debut album in 1990 featuring single "I'll Be Waiting". Talisman released seven studio albums from 1990 to 2006.

Hawk released their self-titled debut album in 1986. Future Guns N' Roses drummer Matt Sorum played on the record. Other rockers who were with the band at one time included Marq Torien (BulletBoys) and Travis Scott (Racer X, Judas Priest).

Featuring future Racer X guitarist Paul Gilbert, Black Sheep released their debut album "Trouble In The Streets" in 1985. Other rockers who were once a part of this band included Slash and drummers Randy Castillo and James Kottak.

Remembering Helix drummer Greg "Fritz" Hinz who died February 16, 2024. R.I.P.

February 16, 1984: New Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes was getting ready for his stage debut with the serpents the following night in Dublin and would soon be recording new guitar parts for the American version of the "Slide It In" album. -Kerrang!

February 16, 1983: KISS brought the "Creatures Of The Night/10th Anniversary" Tour to Five Flags Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

February 1985: KISS' Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons were on the cover of Hit Parader Magazine. The issue featured "Too Wild To Tame" Mötley Crüe and a Judas Priest centerfold.