Jason Newsted

Jason Newsted (born March 4, 1963, in Battle Creek, Michigan) is an American bassist and songwriter who rose to prominence as the longtime member of the iconic thrash metal band Metallica. Raised in Kalamazoo after moving at age 14, he was inspired by Kiss and their charismatic bassist Gene Simmons, which led him to explore classic rock and metal acts such as Ted Nugent, Rush, Black Sabbath and Blue Öyster Cult, eventually learning to play bass and performing in local groups. In the early 1980s ...Read more