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The biggest music headlines from February Buddy Holly On February 3, 1959, the influential singer-songwriter, along with The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens, was killed in a plane crash while en route to a show in Minnesota. Learn More Whitney Houston On February 11, 2012, the legendary singer and actress was found dead on the eve of the Grammy Awards. Read More The Miracles On February 12, 1961, the group’s hit, “Shop Around,” became Motown Records’ first million-selling single. Listen to the best of The Miracles The Eagles On February 22, 1977, the Los Angeles rockers released their signature hit, “Hotel California.” Read about The Eagles Sign up for birthday emails, including a special gift You’ll receive the day’s biggest music moments, plus a seasonal playlist and a 20% discount on LPs, box sets, and more at uDiscover Music’s store. Sign up here This Day in Music Trivia On February 28, 1970, which duo – known formerly as Tom & Jerry – hit No.1 in the US? Click here to find out This Day In Music Books Jethro Tull: Lend Me Your Ears - Special Limited  We have 100 copies of the Special Edition signed by Ian. Told in the first person, this new book Lend Me Your Ears is an oral history of Jethro Tull, mixing hundreds of fan anecdotes with memories from the band, their collaborators, other musicians and celebrity admirers garnered from over 50 years of recording and performing. With many images in full colour and previously unseen pictures from fans, this is the Jethro Tull story as it’s never been told before. Shop Here More info on all of these and more available here: thisdayinmusic.com Search any date in music history here

Buddy Holly photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Whitney Houston photo: David Corio/Redferns The Miracles photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images