Cliff Burton’s Dad Has Been Donating Royalties to Music Scholarships
Cliff Burton's father has been quietly donating the royalty checks he receives to a scholarship at his son's old high school.
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Metallica’s James Hetfield Names His Favorite Thrash Bands Outside the Big Four, Sends Loving Message to Cliff Burton
Metallica frontman James Hetfield spoke about his favorite non-Big Four thrash bands and what he’d say to Cliff Burton if possible.
Friday, February 10: Remembering Metallica’s Cliff Burton
We remember Metallica bassist Cliff Burton today (Feb. 10) on what would have been his 55th birthday.
Metallica’s Robert Trujillo Wrote Bass Part on New Album as ‘Tip of the Hat’ to Cliff Burton
Robert Trujillo paid tribute to deceased Metallica bassist Cliff Burton on a song off the band's new record, 'Hardwired... To Self-Destruct.'
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.
37 Years Ago: Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton Dies in Tragic Bus Crash
On Sept. 27, 1986, Metallica's Cliff Burton was killed in a bus crash.
Cliff Burton Remembered
Metallica reflect in a promotional video for 'Back to the Front,' the new book focusing on their final album with Cliff Burton.
Cliff Burton’s Father Opens Up ‘Metallica: Back to the Front’ Photo Book
Cliff Burton's father, Ray, flips through the forthcoming 'Metallica: Back to the Front' photo book, a look back on the 'Master of Puppets' album and tour.
Wednesday, February 10: Rock Birthdays
Today (Feb. 10), we remember Metallica bassist Cliff Burton on what would have been his 54th birthday. Also, longtime Elton John drummer Nigel Olsson turns 67 today.
The Day Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton Died in a Bus Accident
Metallica were on top of the metal world in 1986. But the band's year ended with a crushing blow after bassist Cliff Burton died in a bus accident while touring overseas.