Music History Today: February 19, 2023

February 19, 2000: "All the Small Things" by Blink 182 peaked at Number 6 in the US.

The guitarist for Blink-182, Tom DeLonge, wrote "All the Small Things" for his girlfriend after she complained that he always writes songs about other girls.

Music History Today: June 1, 2021

June 1, 1983: Talking Heads released their album Speaking in Tongues which contained their hit "Burning Down the House."

On their fifth album, Speaking in Tongues, David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison indulge their unusual, gamboling whims within solid walls. 

Music History Today: February 19, 2021

February 19, 1980: AC/DC lead singer Bon Scott died after a night of heavy drinking. 

Bon Scott was found dead on Feb. 19, 1980. The AC/DC frontman had been out drinking with friends – but the casual evening took a terrible turn as Scott passed out in his car, and ultimately choked to death on his own vomit. He was only 33 years old.

Angus Young