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Metallica: Livestream to be held for Cliff Burton’s 60th birthday

On what would have been his 60th birthday today (February 10), Metallica’s Cliff Burton will be honoured in a celebratory livestream.

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Indispensable Hero: Why I will always love Cliff Burton

Hannah Levin, KXCI Tucson DJ and founder of KEXP Seattle's metal show Seek & Destroy, looks back at how the Metallica bassist changed her life.

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Metallica: 12 things you might not know about Cliff Burton

A little primer knowledge on Metallica’s legendary late bassist, Cliff Burton…

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Found: Audio from Metallica's first ever show with Cliff Burton

One of the rarest live recordings of the band also features Dave Mustaine on lead guitar.

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Late Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton To Be Celebrated With ‘Cliff Burton Day’ In His Hometown

“IT’S OFFICIAL! The Board of Supervisors from Alameda County has just proclaimed February 10, 2018, which would have been Cliff’s 56th birthday, 'Cliff Burton Day.'"

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