Metallica Members
Jason Newsted
Early Life
- Born on March 4, 1963 in Battle Creek, Michigan
- Began playing the bass guitar at the age of 14
Career with Metallica
- Joined Metallica as the bassist in 1986, replacing Cliff Burton
- Participated in the band's albums "The $5.98 E.P.: Garage Days Re-Revisited," "…And Justice for All," "Metallica" (also known as "The Black Album"), "Load," and "Reload"
- Was often shadowing by the band's lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist James Hetfield
Leaving Metallica
- Left the band in 2001 due to personal and creative differences
- Felt that the band was not giving enough attention to his bass playing and songwriting contributions
Personal Life
- Has been married to Nicole Leigh Smith since 2008
- Has one child
Post-Metallica Career
- Formed the band Echobrain in 2001
- Formed the band Newsted 2012
Awards and Recognition
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Metallica in 2009
- Received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including multiple Grammy Awards and MTV Music Video Awards.
Metallica members
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