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My Take
Jason Newsted holds a special place in my mind because of the weight he willingly carried. Stepping into Metallica's bass role after Cliff Burton's death was one of the hardest seats in rock, and he held it from 1986 to 2001 without flinching. Forged earlier in Flotsam and Jetsam, he brought grit and steadiness rather than ego to a band of giants. What I respect most is not just his playing but his composure under impossible pressure. He is the kind of foundational musician fans underrate until you imagine the music without him, and then his importance becomes obvious.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jason Newsted
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイソン・ニューステッド
- Reading
- じぇいそん・にゅーすてっど
- Born
- March 4, 1963 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rabbit
- Origin
- Battle Creek, Michigan, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- bassist / singer / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Gull Lake High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jason Newsted born?
Born March 4, 1963 (age 63).
Where is Jason Newsted from?
Jason Newsted is from Battle Creek, Michigan, United States.
What does Jason Newsted do?
Jason Newsted works as bassist, singer, composer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.