Bass Guitarist and vocalist for the heavy metal band Metallica, the group known for albums like Kill 'Em All.
He loved the edginess of KISS's Gene Simmons and drew upon him for inspiration.
He replaced Cliff Burton as the Bassist in Metallica.
He married Judy Newsted in 1988 and they got divorced that same year.
He was bandmates with James Hetfield while with Metallica.
