Cliff Burton

Definition

Legendary bassist for Metallica (1982-1986) and rightfully dubbed the Jimi Hendrix of bass guitar. His virtuoso playing on albums like 'Master of Puppets' revolutionized metal, though his story tragically ended when he died in a 1986 tour bus accident in Sweden.

Example Usage

Cliff Burton's bass solo on 'Anesthesia' still blows my mind—he was that talented.

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