This Day in Music History – March 11th
1959 – The play “Raisin in the Sun” by Lorraine Hansberry opened on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.
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.
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.
1991 – Janet Jackson signed a deal with Virgin Records for 2 albums worth $50 million.
1997 – Paul McCartney was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
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