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A tribute to Cliff Burton - the bass legend

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A video I made for the Cliff Burton tribute.
Music Metallica - (Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth. Check

Clifford Lee Burton (February 10, 1962 -- September 27, 1986) was a bass guitarist best known for his work with the thrash/heavy metal band Metallica from 1982 until 1986. As a bassist he was known for his unique style, which made heavy use of distortion and effects (several of which are usually associated with non-bass guitars), best exemplified on his signature piece, "(Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth."

Burton's early influence was essential in creating the unique musical style for which Metallica became famous. Burton joined the band in 1982 and performed on their debut album, Kill 'Em All, which was composed of songs that had been written prior to his arrival. Burton's influence was heavier on the follow-up, Ride the Lightning, which showcased the band's evolving compositional technique. Burton's final album with Metallica, Master of Puppets, was a big commercial and huge critical success. Burton died in 1986 when the band's tour bus overturned in Sweden while the band was on tour promoting Master of Puppets.

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  • The best bass solo of all time?

    Of course.

  • Cliff burton = The best bass player in the world. RIP my hero !

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  • are you dead set retarded how is Kirk Hammett a faggot "fagget" you illiterate white trash the best line up would have him in it retard.

    Kirk Hammett lead guitarist

    Cliff Burton Bassist

    Lars Ulrich Percussionist

    James Hetfield Rythm Guitar Lead vocals.

    METALLICA RULES CHECK OUT ALL NIGHTMARE LONG OF DEATH MAGNETIC BEST DM SONG!!!!!!

  • Cliff forever

  • just like u

  • It wasn't cliff's fault guys. it was mostly the bus drivers because was was like drunk and fell asleep on the wheel. So, cliff didn't do anything wrong.

  • god is dead .... but  cliff no....

  • I think the driver just fell asleep behind the wheel and woke up and in panic, he overturned. That's what I think happened.

  • I wish he had the chance to do more

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