So, I doubt it has escaped any X Fans that today marks 16 years since we lost hide.
Is anyone planning anything today to remember him?
For me, it usually serves as a good excuse to dust off his albums and give his discography a spin. I don't listen to Hide's music very often these days as I'm always trying to listen to new stuff, so it's always nice to step back in after some time away, rediscover his albums and fall in love again with some of the more obscure, hidden little peculiarities on his CDs.
By chance, I'm going out drinking tonight with old friends too - so maybe I'll drink something fitting like his favourite, bourbon - although, admittedly, I've never really been a fan of spirits anyway.