R I P - Cliff Burton 19 yrs ago Today - GoFuckYourself.com

SinisterStudios · 09-27-2005, 10:41 AM

Metallica's first bassist Clif Burton Died today 19 yrs ago, I still say if Cliff didnt pass Metallica would have never sold out. I know alot of you on this board are too young to Remmber this but i remember exactly where is was when i heard he was killing in a bus crash.

Still one of the best bassists i have ever heard and he was one of the reasons i started playing bass.

xxxice · 09-27-2005, 10:44 AM

Great bass player for sure

Helped get me playing bass as well

ElvisManson · 09-27-2005, 10:52 AM

Bass Solo. Take 1. aka Pulling teeth.

I must have worn out my first cassette tape listening to that over and over again.

RIP Cliff

SmokeyTheBear · 09-27-2005, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElvisManson

Bass Solo. Take 1. aka Pulling teeth.

I must have worn out my first cassette tape listening to that over and over again.

RIP Cliff

xclusive · 09-27-2005, 10:59 AM

gone way before his time

Hardlinks · 09-27-2005, 11:00 AM

R.I.P Cliff.

And i disagree with the sellout statement. Im sure Cliff would be ecstatic at the bands success. And i dont buy the sellout as even something that happened, they adapted, they put out albums, they play the music, they sell a shitload with every release.

How is being one of the most successful bands of their era (and the current) and be sellouts? I think mainstream went heavy, i dont think metalica went mainstream.

JD · 09-27-2005, 11:00 AM

that guy was a fucking animal! I love anestheisia - pulling teeth!!

Babagirls · 09-27-2005, 11:00 AM

RIP Cliff

Moose · 09-27-2005, 11:10 AM

R I P - Cliff

Actually he wasn't their first bassist.

GFX Wiz · 09-27-2005, 11:20 AM

Great musician -- great performer. I remember exactly where I was when I heard he died -- on my way to pick up my bass player for band rehearsal -- in my mother's Volkeswagon Rabbit

RIP Cliff -- I know you and Rhoads are kicking it with Bonham when Jimi and Stevie Ray are trippin' too hard to tune up!

Ace-wtf · 09-27-2005, 11:21 AM

RIP bass man

DarkBob · 09-27-2005, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Hardlinks

R.I.P Cliff.

And i disagree with the sellout statement. Im sure Cliff would be ecstatic at the bands success. And i dont buy the sellout as even something that happened, they adapted, they put out albums, they play the music, they sell a shitload with every release.

How is being one of the most successful bands of their era (and the current) and be sellouts? I think mainstream went heavy, i dont think metalica went mainstream.

I was into Metallica pretty much from the beginning. I was lucky enough to see Metallica live before Cliff died. I remember cutting class the day the 'Black Album' was released so I could pick it up as soon as the mall opened. About half way through listening to it in the parking lot, I was so pissed I wanted to throw it out the window. There's no way you can convice me they didn't sell out, I was there when it happened.

The so called 'heavy' bands that are mainstream today, have little in common with the 'real' heavy bands that are still around today, like Slayer for example.

As far as the comment that they wouldn't have sold out if Cliff lived, I've said that before too, but I'm not totally sure about it. After all, I never thought Celtic Frost would sell out either. And I did throw Cold Lake out the window after I listened to it once.

SinisterStudios · 09-27-2005, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkBob

As far as the comment that they wouldn't have sold out if Cliff lived, I've said that before too, but I'm not totally sure about it. After all, I never thought Celtic Frost would sell out either. And I did throw Cold Lake out the window after I listened to it once.

Cherry Orchard, oh god i thought i forgot about that, thanks alot for reminding me

Can you believe Tom Warrior went from Hellhammer to Celtic Frost (heavy Version) to Celtic Forst ,Stryper Wannabes.

DarkBob · 09-27-2005, 12:04 PM

I recently sold off all my old cassettes on ebay. While I was sorting through them I paused to listen to Hellhammer. I hadn't listened to them in years. I'm happy to say that Apocalyptic Raids has held up very nicely.

Herb Kornfield · 09-27-2005, 12:44 PM

Time to set Cliff em all in the DVD deck and crack open some beer

timlover · 09-27-2005, 12:46 PM

I too am an 80's kid...but

You have to let it go man, don't be that guy that looks and talks so 80's that people point at him and snicker....you don't want to go out like that....

HDADULT · 09-27-2005, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElvisManson

Bass Solo. Take 1. aka Pulling teeth.

I must have worn out my first cassette tape listening to that over and over again.

RIP Cliff

You nailed it! Cliff Em ALL...Bass Solo Take 1 Rocks!

sherie · 09-27-2005, 12:53 PM

I remember where I was. It was an awful tragedy. I can't believe that it's been 19 years already! Wow, time fly's.

Wiggles · 09-27-2005, 02:05 PM

Best bass player ever! RIP!

tristan_D · 09-27-2005, 05:39 PM

the legacy still lives on. RIP.

flashfire · 09-28-2005, 12:50 AM

Cliff was awesome, as far as metallica selling out they can make whatever type of music they want you dont own them. Sure bands like slayer still play "real metal" but if a tree falls in the forest and nobody hears it does it still make a sound?

Tapaz · 09-28-2005, 02:00 AM

He will always be and stay in our minds and hearts.

Stacey_JoinRightNow · 09-28-2005, 02:58 AM

Oh that's sad! my friend told me that he had a great talent... RIP Cliff!

Midnight_13 · 09-28-2005, 03:00 AM

RIP Cliff.

Violetta · 09-28-2005, 03:12 AM

yeah... he died in Sweden!

RIP--

tranza · 09-28-2005, 07:23 AM

he was a great bass player , for sure

Anna_O · 09-28-2005, 07:37 AM

RIP Cliff, you are deeply missed. Although I liked Jason, you will forever be number one.

Mr Pheer · 09-28-2005, 08:34 AM

Metallica sells out every concert. I'm sure they laugh at the sell-out comments. What do they care about a minority being pissed off, when the majority are buying everything they produce and making them rich. Living well is the best revenge.

YankBro · 09-28-2005, 09:19 AM

everybody gets older...getting rich can soften a bitch up too. If Metallica were the type of band to let others influence their sound then they would have ended up sounding like Ratt or Van Halen in the first place.

davidd · 09-28-2005, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hardlinks

R.I.P Cliff.

And i disagree with the sellout statement. Im sure Cliff would be ecstatic at the bands success. And i dont buy the sellout as even something that happened, they adapted, they put out albums, they play the music, they sell a shitload with every release.

How is being one of the most successful bands of their era (and the current) and be sellouts? I think mainstream went heavy, i dont think metalica went mainstream.

...And Justice For All

Was the pinnacle of their careers and they know it. Everything else after was dog shit, prepackaged for the billboard lists.

They had no radio play, no videos, and still sold tons of CDs.

They got the money, and they softened up, as does everyone. When you are not pissed at the world, poor, and rehab was finally successful, your days of making cutting edge music disappear.

Pull out Kill 'em all, Master of Puppets, Ride The Lightning, and And Justice For All and compare them to Black Album, Load, Re-Load. I did not buy anything after Re-Load so I can only assume the other ones sucked as hard.

Sad to say, Cliff would have sold out too... Bird's of a feather flock together, and these dudes turned into douche bags.

The Ghost · 09-28-2005, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElvisManson

Bass Solo. Take 1. aka Pulling teeth.

I must have worn out my first cassette tape listening to that over and over again.

RIP Cliff

You hit it right on the head.

Giorgio_Xo · 09-28-2005, 10:51 AM

Cliff was a decent bassist, especially creative considering how limiting heavy metal is for the bass guitar. I auditioned for Metallica along with every other Bay Area bassist. My favorite comment was Lars' comment about Les Claypool (Blind Illusion, later Primus) auditioning for Metallica - "He's too good."

Radik · 09-28-2005, 11:41 AM

yup, rip cliff; my first heavy band it was cool to not like what everyone else did. They have been playing this documentary for the last month up here about the last album they did; was not bad but alot of the bullshit was present as expected.

pornstar2pac · 09-28-2005, 11:44 AM

damn, i remember that day. i was in 7th grade. been a big metallica fan since 85

Chio The Pirate · 09-28-2005, 11:49 AM

YARGH! Sad day. Great bass player. Man I be gettin' old.

pornstar2pac · 09-28-2005, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chio The Pirate

YARGH! Sad day. Great bass player. Man I be gettin' old.

Yargh. me too 31 and still wearing metallica shirts

09-27-2005, 10:41 AM	#1
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Hardlinks Confirmed User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Great White North Posts: 1,333	R.I.P Cliff. And i disagree with the sellout statement. Im sure Cliff would be ecstatic at the bands success. And i dont buy the sellout as even something that happened, they adapted, they put out albums, they play the music, they sell a shitload with every release. How is being one of the most successful bands of their era (and the current) and be sellouts? I think mainstream went heavy, i dont think metalica went mainstream. __________________ Find out how I make Fabulous Cash !! Last edited by Hardlinks; 09-27-2005 at 11:02 AM..

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xxxice Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,042	Great bass player for sure Helped get me playing bass as well

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ElvisManson Looking California Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 5,476	Bass Solo. Take 1. aka Pulling teeth. I must have worn out my first cassette tape listening to that over and over again. RIP Cliff

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JD Too lazy to set a custom title Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 22,651	that guy was a fucking animal! I love anestheisia - pulling teeth!!

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Moose Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Here Posts: 1,548	R I P - Cliff Actually he wasn't their first bassist.

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GFX Wiz Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SW Florida Posts: 916	Great musician -- great performer. I remember exactly where I was when I heard he died -- on my way to pick up my bass player for band rehearsal -- in my mother's Volkeswagon Rabbit RIP Cliff -- I know you and Rhoads are kicking it with Bonham when Jimi and Stevie Ray are trippin' too hard to tune up!

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DarkBob Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 2,300	I recently sold off all my old cassettes on ebay. While I was sorting through them I paused to listen to Hellhammer. I hadn't listened to them in years. I'm happy to say that Apocalyptic Raids has held up very nicely.

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Herb Kornfield Is on the 1 Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 4,996	Time to set Cliff em all in the DVD deck and crack open some beer

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timlover Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 540	I too am an 80's kid...but You have to let it go man, don't be that guy that looks and talks so 80's that people point at him and snicker....you don't want to go out like that.... __________________

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sherie Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 7,020	I remember where I was. It was an awful tragedy. I can't believe that it's been 19 years already! Wow, time fly's. __________________ AIM sherierocks ICQ 127-296-286 Skype traffichor

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tristan_D Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 7,865	the legacy still lives on. RIP. __________________ Increase your sales. Up to $4 per click.

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flashfire ICQ 1 6 7 8 5 3 4 9 2 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 13,098	Cliff was awesome, as far as metallica selling out they can make whatever type of music they want you dont own them. Sure bands like slayer still play "real metal" but if a tree falls in the forest and nobody hears it does it still make a sound?

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Tapaz Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CamCity Posts: 1,745	He will always be and stay in our minds and hearts.

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Stacey_JoinRightNow Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 6,269	Oh that's sad! my friend told me that he had a great talent... RIP Cliff! __________________

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Mr Pheer So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 21,582	Metallica sells out every concert. I'm sure they laugh at the sell-out comments. What do they care about a minority being pissed off, when the majority are buying everything they produce and making them rich. Living well is the best revenge.

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YankBro Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 81	everybody gets older...getting rich can soften a bitch up too. If Metallica were the type of band to let others influence their sound then they would have ended up sounding like Ratt or Van Halen in the first place.

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Giorgio_Xo Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,263	Cliff was a decent bassist, especially creative considering how limiting heavy metal is for the bass guitar. I auditioned for Metallica along with every other Bay Area bassist. My favorite comment was Lars' comment about Les Claypool (Blind Illusion, later Primus) auditioning for Metallica - "He's too good." __________________ Make Levees, Not War

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Radik Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vancouver ICQ: 3588423 Posts: 808	yup, rip cliff; my first heavy band it was cool to not like what everyone else did. They have been playing this documentary for the last month up here about the last album they did; was not bad but alot of the bullshit was present as expected. __________________ 100% Exclusive, Check Us Out!

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