Cliff truly is the phantom lord of bass, and today is his birthday. Burton played on Metallica's Kill 'Em All, Ride the Lightning, and Master of Puppets. He is credited with writing or assisting in writing Anesthesia (Pulling Teeth), all songs on Ride the Lightning except for Escape and Trapped Under Ice, Master of Puppets, Orion, Damage Inc., and, posthumously, To Live is to Die. Cliff is credited with creating Metallica's debut album title after hearing that they weren't allowed to call it Metal Up Your Ass. Cliff also played with the bands Spastik Children, EZ-Street, Agents of Misfortune, and most notably Trauma. He appeared on Metal Massacre II with the band Trauma and performed the song Such A Shame. Burton will always be remembered as one of the greatest bassists to ever live, cannot the kingdom of salvation take him home? Rest In Peace, Cliff, and happy birthday.
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