Metallica Members
Robert Trujillo
Early Life
- Born on October 23, 1964 in San Francisco, California
- Began playing the bass guitar at the age of 8
- Grew up in a musical family; his mother was a classical pianist and his father was a jazz drummer
- Began performing professionally in his teenage years, playing with a variety of bands in the San Francisco Bay area
Career with Metallica
- Joined Metallica as the bassist in 2003, replacing Jason Newsted
- Participated in the band's albums "Death Magnetic," "Hardwired... to Self-Destruct", "S&M2" and "72 Seasons"
- Contributed to the band's success and popularity in the heavy metal genre
- Known for his energetic and dynamic stage performances
Personal Life
- Is married to Chloe Trujillo since 1990
- Has two children
Business Ventures
- Produced a documentary film "Jaco" in 2014 about the life of jazz bassist Jaco Pastorius
Awards and Recognition
- Received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including multiple Grammy Awards and MTV Music Video Awards.
