Jason Newsted

Bassist

Birthday March 4, 1963

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Battle Creek, MI

Age 61 years old

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About

Bass guitarist and vocalist for the heavy metal band Metallica, the group known for albums like ...And Justice For All and Reload.

Before Fame

He loved the edginess of KISS's Gene Simmons and drew upon him for inspiration.

Trivia

He replaced Cliff Burton as the bassist in Metallica.

Family Life

He married Judy Newsted in 1988 and they got divorced that same year.

Associated With

He was bandmates with James Hetfield while with Metallica.