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On This Day in Music - February 11FEATURED: The Monkees' 'More of the Monkees' reaches #1 (1967)The Monkees' second album, *More of the Monkees*, made a record-breaking leap from #122 to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, remaining there for 18 weeks. It became the first pop/rock album to be the top-selling album of the year in the United States. Under pressure, The Monkees later announced they would play their instruments on future recordings.ALSO ON THIS DAY- 1963: The Beatles record 'Twist and Shout' In a marathon session, The Beatles recorded ten songs for their debut album, *Please Please Me*, along with four additional tracks. John Lennon, suffering from a cold, delivered the iconic vocal for 'Twist and Shout' in one take.- 1964: The Beatles' First U.S. Concert

The Beatles played their first-ever concert in the United States at the Washington Coliseum in Washington, D.C. The setlist included hits like 'I Saw Her Standing There,' 'All My Loving,' and 'Twist and Shout'.- 1966: Cher records 'Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)' Cher recorded 'Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)', written by her husband Sonny Bono. The song became Cher's first million-selling record, reaching #3 in the UK and #2 on the Hot 100.- 1985: The Smiths release 'Meat Is Murder' The Smiths released their second album, *Meat Is Murder*. The title track became a touchstone for vegetarianism, with Morrissey's lyrics decrying the consumption of meat. The album reached #1 in the UK.- 2012: Death of Whitney Houston Whitney Houston was found dead at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel on the eve of the 54th annual Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy quickly organized a tribute to the iconic singer, who possessed one of the greatest voices in music history.- 2024: Usher's Super Bowl Halftime Show Usher performed a Vegas-themed halftime show at the Super Bowl. Guest appearances included Alicia Keys, H.E.R., Lil Jon, and Ludacris. After the show, Usher married his girlfriend Jennifer Goicoechea.