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Ronald J. McGovney (born November 2, 1963) is an American semi-retired musician, best known as the original bass guitarist in the thrash metal band Metallica from October 1981 to December 1982.
Ron McGovney (born November 2, 1962) was the original bassist for Metallica. James and Ron had previously played together in the band Leather Charm. He was a friend of James and Lars. Ron was always the target for Dave Mustaine. Ron quit Metallica because of a fight with Dave.
Feb 15, 2020 · Former METALLICA bassist Ron McGovney has doubled down on his claim that he has never lamented his decision to exit the band. Ron made the comment in response to a tweet from a fan asking him...
Mar 12, 2024 · For Metallica fans, the name Ron McGovney might not hold the same weight as James Hetfield or Lars Ulrich. But McGovney was there at the very beginning, laying down the low-end foundation for the band’s thrash metal sound in their formative years.
Oct 8, 2011 · Ron McGovney – Biography. In 1981, Ron McGovney got together with his friend and roommate James Hetfield to form the band Leather Charm. Lasting only a few months due to other band members leaving, Hetfield decided to answer a newspaper ad placed by Lars Ulrich.
Jul 31, 2018 · Original Metallica bassist Ron McGovney - who was briefly a member of the fold back in 1982 - recently talked about how the iconic metal act came to be.
Apr 29, 2024 · Ron McGovney is best known as the original bassist in the thrash metal band Metallica (though James Hetfield tracked bass on the band's first recording, the "Hit the Lights" Metal Massacre compilation track, in late '81 - released in '82).
Aug 1, 2018 · Original METALICA bassist Ron McGovney - who was briefly a member of the band back in 1982 - recently talked about how the iconic metal act came to be. Chatting with Chris Jericho, Ron started the story with LEATHER CHARM, a short-lived band he played in with James Hetfield back in….
Feb 17, 2020 · Former METALLICA bassist Ron McGovney has once again said that he has never lamented his decision to exit the band. Ron made the comment in response to a tweet from a fan asking him if he has ever regretted “leaving METALLICA and seeing them have overwhelming success.”
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