Cliff Burton's shredding fingerstyle bass solo (Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth, from Metallica's 1983 debut album, Kill 'Em All, stamped his identity firmly on the emerging thrash metal movement.
The musician discusses his history, his ever-evolving playing style, and why his solo career validates his creative expression.
Of course, he is also pictured with his classic Aria Pro II bass. Proceeds from the sale of the figure will go to the Cliff Burton Music Scholarship Fund. “Before his untimely death in 1986, Cliff ...