The biography of Cliff Burton.

Clifford Lee "Cliff" Burton (February 10, 1962 – September 27, 1986) was an American musician, best known as the bass guitarrist for the American heavy metal band Metallica. 

He performed on two more Metallica albums, Ride the Lighning and Master of Puppets with Metallica. Burton was known for his "lead bass" approach, in which the bass played a melodic and soloist role, in addition to holding down the harmonic and rhythmic foundation of the band.

 Burton was born on February 10, 1962, in Castro Valley, California. He began playing the bass  at age 13, after the death of his brother. His parents quoted him as saying, "I'm going to be the best bassist for my brother." He practiced up to six hours per day.

 Metallica's  first album, Kim 'Em All. The band's second studio album,  Ride the Lighning, showcased the band's increasing musical growth. and began working on its third album,  Master of Puppets, but can't does. He dies in bus accident.


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