
Photo used with permission from the private collection of Michael Anthony Alago. https://www.instagram.com/michaelanthonyalago/
Although we cherish and honor the legacy of Metallica’s iconic classic lineup bassist Clifford Lee Burton (February 10, 1962 – September 27, 1986), we also remember today as the day he passed away 37 years ago in the now infamous bus crash in Sweden. Cliff has left an indelible mark, not only on the greatest metal band ever, but its fans worldwide. As former Ghost Cult Senior Editor Metal Mark wrote in an article in 2017 “…we will never know the full greatness that he could have achieved with the band.” In the meantime, his legacy lives on with Cliff Burton Day held this year in his hometown of Castro Valley, California, while Metallica continues to pay tribute to the music they made together, ticking off anniversaries of Cliff’s albums, and even though Cliff’s father Ray Burton has passed away, Cliff’s family continues donating Cliff’s royalties to charity. Check out these tributes to Cliff and appreciate this once in a lifetime person and talent.
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Check out our interviews with Michael Alago, who signed Metallica in 1984 to Elecktra Records and has vivid stories about Cliff.
Watch Pro-Shot Video of Metallica Performing “Orion” from the M72 World Tour
Metallica Perform “Orion” In Tribute To Cliff Burton At Pala Alpitour In Italy
Watch Pro-Shot Video of Metallica Performing “For Whom The Bell Tolls” from the M72 World Tour
Watch the 2023 Cliff Burton Day Event Commemorating the 61st Birthday of The Metallica Icon
Metallica’s Cliff Burton to Get a New KnuckleBonz Rock Iconz Collectible Statue
Ray Burton Creates The Cliff Burton Family Tribute Page On Facebook
Ray Burton, Father of Late Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton, Has Passed away
Cliff Burton’s Father Donates His Metallica Royalties To Music Charities