Jason Newsted

Jason Newsted's greatest achievement is his role in Metallica during the band's commercial peak. He performed on five studio albums that sold over 60 million copies combined worldwide, including the 16-times platinum Metallica (1991). His co-writing credit on "Blackened" remains a fan favorite. In 2009, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Metallica, a testament to the era he helped define. Fans and peers alike respect his work ethic and the grace with which he handled the impossible task of replacing Cliff Burton.