Cliff Burton

Bell-bottom-clad bassist ended up taking them to new heights.

A tragic experience as a teen led to an unshakable determination to be the best.

Guitarist and late bassist narrowly avoided drug trouble when cops didn't find their weed.

Rising stars had enjoyed a positive day before the bus crash that changed everything.

Father of late bassist Cliff Burton died around age 94.

Ray Burton, father of former Metallica bassist Cliff Burton, has died.

Five men have held down the low end for Metallica. Here's a look at who's played the most shows.

Inspired 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."

Cliff Burton's father has been quietly donating the royalty checks he receives to a scholarship at his son's old high school.

Metallica's musical path would have been different in any number of ways if Cliff Burton's life hadn't been cut tragically short.