Cliff Burton

Cliff Burton was born February 10, 1962 in Castro Valley, California. He started playing the piano at age six. In 1976, when he was 14, Cliff started taking bass guitar lessons from a local music teacher. He is best known for his work with Metallica as their bassist from 1982-1986. On September 27, 1986 Burton was killed in a bus accident in Sweden while Metallica was touring there. The death of Burton inspired many songs including one by Megadeth titled "In My Darkest Hour".

Influenced by: Jack Bruce, John Entwistle, Geezer Butler

Active:

1982-1986

Scene:

Bay Area metal

• Jason NewstedMon, Jul 6
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• The Black Dahlia MurderSun, Oct 25
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• MegadethFri, Sep 11
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• Iron MaidenFri, Sep 11
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• Eagles of Death MetalThu, Aug 13
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• Jack WhiteSat, Jul 11
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• Fear FactorySun, Oct 18
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• ExtremeMon, Aug 3
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