March 11th

1947

Mark Stein (Vanilla Fudge) born.

1948

George Kooymans, guitarist with Golden Earring, is born.

1948

George Kooymans (Golden Earring) born.

1963

Manfred Mann play their first concert at the London Marquee Club.

1968

Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay goes gold three months after Otis Redding's death.

1970

Crosby, Stills and Nash are named Best New Artist at the Grammies.

1996

It is reported that the remaining Beatles have turned down a $225 Million dollar offer to do a reunion tour.

1997

Paul McCartney is knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.