Carlos Santana’s debut album entered the Billboard chart and eventually reached No. 4, helped by the No. 9 single “Evil Ways.”

Ringo Starr released Ringo’s Rotogravure in America, the last album to feature active involvement from all four former Beatles.

Jimmy McCulloch, the Scottish guitarist who played with Thunderclap Newman and Paul McCartney & Wings, died at 26 from accidental morphine and alcohol poisoning.

Cliff Burton, Metallica’s 24-year-old bassist, was killed when the band’s tour bus overturned in rural Sweden. He was later inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Metallica.

Producer Phil Spector was formally charged with the murder of actress Lana Clarkson. He was convicted in 2009 and died in custody in 2021.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced its nominees for the Class of 2011, including Alice Cooper, Neil Diamond, Bon Jovi, and The J. Geils Band.

Bruce Springsteen released his autobiography Born to Run in print and digital editions.

Jefferson Airplane co-founder Marty Balin died at 76. He later sang on Jefferson Starship hits including “Miracles” and “Runaway.”