61 years old (Born on March 04, 1963)
American, Bassist; He is famous from Former bassist of Metallica.
His faves drinks are: Bordeaux, Barollo, Barbaresco wines, Evian, Metrx Shakes. (allmetallica.com) Ex-bassist of the heavy metal band Metallica. Replaced original Metallica bassist Cliff Burton in 1986 after Burton was tragically killed in a tour bus accident when Metallica's bus crashed in Sweden while they were touring Europe. Participated in Rock Star Supernova, a supergroup created through the reality television series, Rock Star: Supernova. Jason decided not to marry (until 2012) and have children, in order to keep his full attention on music. (metal-archives.com)Jason Newsted's Best Moments
Fun Facts About Jason Newsted
On March 17, 2003, he was showcased as the newest member of Ozzy Osbourne's band. However, he remains with the legendary metal act Voivod and appeared on their self-titled 2003 album as well as their latest album due out in 2005. His relationship as friend and part time collaborator goes back almost 20 years and he has contributed to their music before, notably on the song "M-Body" for the album Phobos.
He likes mountain biking and basketball. (allmetallica.com)
Joins Canadian metal group Voivod as their permanent bassist, gets a new moniker from the band ("Jasonic") and makes his debut on their 13th studio album "The Multiverse" due to be released on 4 March 2003 (Jason's 40th Birthday). [October 9, 2002]
Replaced by Robert Trujillo in Metallica.
During the long live shows Metallica were known for, Jason would often handle vocal duties, mostly on the earlier material. (metal-archives.com)
His nephew Michael is a very talented up-and-coming Christian musician.
Jason Newsted is into vitamins. He is the B-12 pusher of Metallica. (Metal Edge magazine april 1993.)
Jason's previous bands included Dogz, Gangster and Flotsam & Jetsam. (metallica-city.8m.com)
He describes himself as energetic, caring and goofy. (allmetallica.com)
He played with Flotsam and Jetsam from 1983 to 1986.
He is also the founder of the Chophouse Records studio and label based in California. (metal-archives.com)