February 11 has been a day of both tragedy and celebration in the music world. On this date, the legendary Whitney Houston sadly passed away, leaving fans in shock. However, it’s also a day filled with memorable music milestones.
Breakthrough Hits and Milestones
Here are some notable songs and albums that made waves on February 11:
– 1989: Paula Abdul’s hit “Straight Up” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for three weeks.
– 1997: Erykah Badu released her debut album, *Baduizm*, which climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard 200. The standout track “On & On” peaked at No. 12 on the Hot 100 and hit No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
– 2007: Justin Timberlake won two GRAMMY Awards. “What Goes Around… Comes Around” won Best Rap/Sung Collaboration, while “LoveStoned” took home Best Dance Recording.
– 2013: Foals released their third album, *Holy Fire*, which peaked at No. 2 on the U.K. Albums Chart and featured the hit “Inhaler.”
Cultural Milestones
This day also marks significant cultural events:
– 1964: The Beatles performed their first U.S. concert at the Washington Coliseum, thrilling 8,000 fans.
– 1979: Brandy was born in Mississippi. She began her music journey at just 2 years old.
– 1981: Kelly Rowland was born in Atlanta and later joined Destiny’s Child.
– 1998: The handwritten lyrics to “Candle in the Wind” were sold to benefit disadvantaged children.
– 2023: Harry Styles won big at the BRIT Awards, taking home multiple awards, including Artist of the Year.
February 11 is a day to remember in music history!
