Music History for
March 11




1942 - Vaughn Monroe and his orchestra recorded "Sleepy Lagoon".

1959 - "Raisin in the Sun" by Lorrain Hansberry opened on Broadway.

1963 - In London, Manfred Mann's first concert was held.

1964 - Elvis Presley's 14th movie, "Kissin' Cousins," was released.

1968 - Otis Redding posthumously received a gold record for his single, "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay".

1969 - Motown bought the Jackson 5 out of their contract with Steeltown.
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1982 - Jimmy Sohns (Shadows of Knight) was arrested for distributing cocaine.

1990 - In London, Mick Jagger announced the Rolling Stones' upcoming European Tour at a press conference.
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1991 - Janet Jackson signed a deal with Virgin Records for 2 albums worth $50 million.
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1997 - Paul McCartney was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
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2000 - KISS began their "Farewell Tour."
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