Cliff Burton

Members fondly recall late bassist's eccentricities as Jason Newsted says he's proud of his former bandmates.

Bell-bottom-clad bassist ended up taking them to new heights.

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The father of legendary Metallica bassist Cliff Burton has been keeping his son’s name alive through a scholarship program at the high school Cliff attended.

A scruffy crew of acne-afflicted youths took a major step toward becoming the kings of thrash metal.