The world can no longer see the talent of people like Cliff Burton.people who do not need much time to turn themselves into legends. 24 years were enough for Cliff Burton to leave a legacy that few people are able to replicate. Cliff's legacy has been magnified since his death in 1986. he was a fearless character in creation and had no fear of presenting what he had in mind, this is perhaps the most important lesson to be learned from Cliff Burton's life.
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The life story of Cliff Burton is the story of two deaths. he died tragically on the morning of September 27, 1986, when a Metallica tour bus slipped in Sweden, causing Cliff to fall off the bus and die instantly. there was also another death, 11 years earlier, which had a profound effect on Cliff's life;
On the heels of the release of Master of Puppets, Metallica hit the road on a heavy metal world tour. As the group’s rockdom hit a massive growth spurt that would see them immortalized as Gods of metal, the suffered a massive blow. While driving through Sweden the band’s tour bus skidded from the road on the morning of this day in 1986, causing it to flip. Burton was thrown from his bunk out of a window, causing the bus to crush him as it tipped over. The future Rock and Roll Hall of Famer was 24 years old at the time of his death.
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in May 1975, Cliff's older brother died of a brain tumor at the age of 16, Cliff who was 13 at the time, He used this event as an incentive to go to music. As Cliff's father said in an interview, "Cliff always said, 'I want to be the best bassist in the world for my brother.' And it happened, Cliff only needed 24 years.
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After three dacades from this accident, anyone who knows Cliff or is influenced by the music he has created is unlikely to forget him. Burton continues to shine a bright light on Metallica. February 10 is a special day for Metallica fans every year and is called Cliff Day.
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The instrumental piece "Orion" from the album "Master of Puppets" is one of Cliff's favorite pieces because he played a very important role in its creation. Cliff's solo bass in this piece has become one of his most enduring footprints on Metallica. "Orion", the name of the constellation "Hunter", was performed at "Cliff"'s funeral.
Your memories will always remain in our minds and hearts. Rest in power legend .
