Jason Newsted remembers Cliff Burton 40 years after Metallica bassist’s death: “Maybe if I try really hard, I could be a tenth of as good”
Four decades on and Cliff Burton's shadow still looms large over metal bass playing, which tells you everything you need to know about the impact he had on the instrument. Jason Newsted's reflection captures that peculiar mixture of inspiration and crushing self doubt that comes with following in the footsteps of someone genuinely special. It's a reminder that even the most celebrated musicians feel that weight of legacy, and there's something quite moving about that vulnerability. For Cledvibes Radio listeners who care about music history beyond the headlines, this is a moment to perhaps revisit what made Burton so influential in the first place.
From NME Music: “Ultimately it was inspiring, and made me want to try harder, but it was intimidating as fuck the whole time” The post Jason Newsted remembers Cliff Burton 40 years after Metallica bassist’s death: “Maybe if I try really hard, I could be a tenth of as good” appeared first on NME.
