Classic Rock Stars Born This Week: February 15–21

February 15
Melissa Manchester (1951) – Grammy-winning singer-songwriter whose powerful voice crossed into adult contemporary and pop-rock through the ’70s and ’80s.

February 16
Ice-T (1958) – While known for hip-hop, rock fans know him as the founder of rap-metal pioneers Body Count.

February 17
Ed Sheeran (1991) – Not classic rock, but shares the week.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt (1981) – Actor/musician; not classic rock but notable birthday this week.

February 18
Robbie Bachman (1953–2023) – Drummer and co-founder of Bachman-Turner Overdrive, the band behind “Takin’ Care of Business.”

February 19
Smokey Robinson (1940) – Motown legend whose songwriting shaped early rock & roll.
Tony Iommi (1948) – The riff master of Black Sabbath, architect of heavy metal.

February 20
Kurt Cobain (1967–1994) – Frontman of Nirvana, who reshaped rock in the early ’90s.
Cindy Wilson (1957) – Founding member of The B-52’s.

February 21
Jerry Harrison (1949) – Keyboardist/guitarist for Talking Heads and former member of The Modern Lovers.

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