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Jul 9, 2008 · According to legend, everybody (including the rest of Metallica) laid into Cliff every single day about his terrible legwear – but he didn’t give a toss. As Metallica producer Flemming Rasmussen told me: “Cliff was a really cool, really laid-back kind of guy.
Sep 20, 2022 · Cliff Burton was simply “not your basic human being,” as James, laughing, later put it. “He was really intellectual but very to-the-point. He meant business, and you couldn’t fuck around with him.
Sep 27, 2021 · Cliff’s funeral took place on September 27, 1986 at the Chapel of the Valley in Castro Valley. One of the pieces of music played that day was Orion, featuring Cliff’s most famous bassline.
Sep 27, 2020 · The tragic death of Cliff Burton, barely 24 years old and one of the key pieces in the sound and success of Metallica, caused a deep impact on the metal world and led to the suspension of the European tour and the withdrawal of the three remaining members from Metallica, to decide what the future held for them.
Sep 27, 2023 · Metallica emerged in the '80s as one of metal's brightest new stars. The upstart rock band consisted of singer/guitarist James Hetfield, guitarist Kirk Hammett, drummer Lars Ulrich and bassist ...
Sep 12, 2022 · Cliff’s uncompromising attitude was just one aspect of his character as a bass player: he brought unique influences, powerful technique, and his own tone. Those were assets in his favor, and therefore the band, with whom he recorded parts that metal bassists still learn as a part of their basic training.
Feb 10, 2023 · By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Nick Wells. Writer. Nick Wells was the Editor of Bass Guitar magazine from 2009 to 2011, before making strides into the world of Artist Relations with Sheldon Dingwall and Dingwall Guitars.
