The Day Cliff Burton Had His First Metallica RehearsalThe Day Cliff Burton Had His First Metallica RehearsalBell-bottom-clad bassist ended up taking them to new heights.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Cliff Burton's Childhood: Metallica Bassist's First 72 SeasonsCliff Burton's Childhood: Metallica Bassist's First 72 SeasonsA tragic experience as a teen led to an unshakable determination to be the best.Ben ApatoffBen Apatoff
When Anthrax's Scott Ian Got Arrested with Cliff BurtonWhen Anthrax's Scott Ian Got Arrested with Cliff BurtonGuitarist and late bassist narrowly avoided drug trouble when cops didn't find their weed.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
The Night Cliff Burton Played His Final Metallica ShowThe Night Cliff Burton Played His Final Metallica ShowRising stars had enjoyed a positive day before the bus crash that changed everything.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Metallica Honor Ray Burton’s ‘Energy, Wisdom and Light’Metallica Honor Ray Burton’s ‘Energy, Wisdom and Light’Father of late bassist Cliff Burton died around age 94.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Cliff Burton's Father Ray DiesCliff Burton's Father Ray DiesRay Burton, father of former Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, has died. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Which Metallica Bassist Has Played the Most Shows? Which Metallica Bassist Has Played the Most Shows? Five men have held down the low end for Metallica. Here's a look at who's played the most shows. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
'Cliff Burton Day' Commemorated in Late Metallica Bassist's Town'Cliff Burton Day' Commemorated in Late Metallica Bassist's TownInspired by a fan's petition to the county board of supervisors, late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton's hometown has designated Feb. 10 as "Cliff Burton Day."Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Cliff Burton's Dad Has Been Donating Royalties to Music ScholarshipsCliff Burton's Dad Has Been Donating Royalties to Music ScholarshipsCliff Burton's father has been quietly donating the royalty checks he receives to a scholarship at his son's old high school.Debra FilcmanDebra Filcman
James Hetfield Thinks Cliff Burton Would Have Been His 'Ally' Against Metallica's '90s 'Reinvention'James Hetfield Thinks Cliff Burton Would Have Been His 'Ally' Against Metallica's '90s 'Reinvention'Metallica's musical path would have been different in any number of ways if Cliff Burton's life hadn't been cut tragically short.Jeff GilesJeff Giles