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.

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