Jason Newsted Biography

Jason Newsted, Musician
Born asJason Curtis Newsted
Occup.Musician
FromUSA
BornMarch 4, 1963
Battle Creek, Michigan
Age61 years
Jason Curtis Newsted, an American musician, was possibly best known for his tenure as the bass guitar player of the legendary heavy metal band, Metallica, from 1986 to 2001. Born on March 4, 1963, in Battle Creek, Michigan, USA, Newsted was drawn to music from a very early age. Influenced by KISS bassist Gene Simmons, Newsted picked up the bass guitar at 14 and ultimately created a band with his good friends.

Early Life as well as Career
Newsted's love for hefty metal was mostly affected by his dad, who introduced him to the similarity Black Sabbath and also Led Zeppelin. Prior to signing up with Metallica, he played in regional bands, most significantly with Flotsam and also Jetsam, where he contributed to their launching album, Doomsday For The Deceiver.

Joining Metallica
In 1986, Metallica's initial bassist, Cliff Burton, unfortunately died in a bus mishap throughout their European trip. The band held auditions for a new bassist, and Newsted, with his excitement and commitment, was chosen to join the famous group. His very first main look with the band was The $5.98 E.P. Garage Days Re-Revisited (1987), adhered to by studio releases like ... And Justice for All (1988), Metallica (the Black Album) (1991), Load (1996), as well as Reload (1997), and the real-time albums, Live Shit: Binge and also Purge (1993) as well as Cunning Stunts (1998).

Throughout his time with Metallica, Newsted's energetic phase visibility and also ruthless bass playing satisfied followers worldwide. Besides his function in Metallica, he also created the side task Echobrain as well as worked together with the epic Ozzy Osbourne as part of his visiting band.

Departure from Metallica
In 2001, Jason Newsted surprised the heavy metal neighborhood by announcing his departure from Metallica. In his statement, he cited "private as well as personal factors" for his exit. In the years following Newsted's departure, he battled a shoulder injury and hand surgical procedure that delayed his having fun job but continued to contribute to numerous jobs.

Subsequent Projects
After leaving Metallica, Newsted proceeded working in the songs market, creating and disbanded various jobs such as Ozzy Osbourne, Voivod, and Rock Star Supernova. In 2009, he was sworn in right into the Rock and also Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Metallica. In January 2013, Newsted released a solo EP labelled Metal, adhered to by an unabridged solo cd, Heavy Metal Music later on that year.

Personal Life
Throughout his life, Newsted has kept his individual life relatively private. In 2012, he wed his partner Nicole Leigh Smith, and also they have because taken pleasure in a life far from the limelight, with Newsted periodically participating in art and also philanthropic jobs.

Tradition
Jason Newsted's payments to hefty steel music remain to be celebrated today by fans and also fellow artists alike. His endurance in a highly affordable sector, combined with his interest for his craft, made him a prominent number in songs background as well as a memorable participant of Metallica.

Our collection contains 7 quotes who is written / told by Jason.

Related authors: Ozzy Osbourne (Musician), Gene Simmons (Musician), Tommy Lee (Musician), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete)

7 Famous quotes by Jason Newsted

Small: All I want you to do is rock. Thatll be forever, man
"All I want you to do is rock. That'll be forever, man"
Small: Metallica is going to be one of those bands you look back on in the year 2008, that people will still l
"Metallica is going to be one of those bands you look back on in the year 2008, that people will still listen to the way I still listen to Zeppelin and Sabbath albums"
Small: I thought Id do something nice for the band... Ill hang myself
"I thought I'd do something nice for the band... I'll hang myself"
Small: It all has to do with art - writing, painting, things Ive done for a long time but just never had enoug
"It all has to do with art - writing, painting, things I've done for a long time but just never had enough time to pursue. I have poetry - things that are designed for songs, but they're always poems first"
Small: I ended up gettin a little Gibson amp and a bass, because of Gene Simmons of Kiss. Myself and three oth
"I ended up gettin' a little Gibson amp and a bass, because of Gene Simmons of Kiss. Myself and three other kids would pretend to be Kiss - I liked Gene the best"
Small: Im busier than a busy person. People arent scared to play this raucous, harsh music over radio speakers
"I'm busier than a busy person. People aren't scared to play this raucous, harsh music over radio speakers, so I think it's the perfect time to get in with some real serious, heavy bands"
Small: I dont want to grow up, Tom Waits said it. I live it. I put myself in a position to be a kid as long as
"'I don't want to grow up,' Tom Waits said it. I live it. I put myself in a position to be a kid as long as I want to. I play loud music and scream for a living"