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When I came into Metallica, I had to do justice to Cliff's work, but I also had to put my own signature on it. No one could be Cliff Burton; Cliff Burton was the Jimi Hendrix of bass.
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"When I came into Metallica, I had to do justice to Cliff's work, but I also had to put my own signature on it. No one could be Cliff Burton; Cliff Burton was the Jimi Hendrix of bass."
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When I came into Metallica, I had to do justice to Cliff's work, but I also had to put my own signature on it. No one could be Cliff Burton; Cliff Burton was the Jimi Hendrix of bass. — Jason Newsted

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Jason Newsted was a Musician from United States (1963–present).

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Who said "When I came into Metallica, I had to do justice to Cliff's work, but I also had…"?
This quote is attributed to Jason Newsted, a Musician from United States.
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Jason Newsted lived from 1963 – present.