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Encyclopedia > Ron McGovney
Ron Mcgovney
Background information
Birth name Ronald Mcgovney
Born November 2, 1963 (1963-11-02) (age 43)
Genre(s) Heavy metal, Thrash metal
Occupation(s) Musician
Instrument(s) Bass guitar
Years active 1981-1982, 1986
Associated
acts
Metallica
Phantasm
Leather Charm
Website Official Metallica website

Ron McGovney (born November 2, 1963 [1]) was Metallica's first bass player when they formed in the early 1980s. He was replaced by Cliff Burton. After leaving/being dismissed from Metallica, McGovney was disillusioned with music and sold most of his equipment. However, several years later, he was enticed into another band called Phantasm with ex-Hirax (at that time) singer Katon W. De Pena. McGovney found the label of "Metallica's first bassist" too difficult to handle, and he left Phantasm after a handful of shows. is the 306th day of the year (307th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Heavy metal (sometimes referred to simply as metal) is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s. ... Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music, one of the extreme metal subgenres that is characterised by its signature high speed and aggression. ... “Instrumentalist” redirects here. ... A musical instrument is a device constructed or modified with the purpose of making music. ... The electric bass guitar (or electric bass) is a bass string instrument played with the fingers by plucking, slapping, or using a pick. ... Metallica is a Grammy Award-winning American heavy metal/thrash metal band formed in 1981[1] and has become one of the most commercially successful musical acts of recent decades. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Leather Charm was a heavy metal band formed in Brea, California. ... is the 306th day of the year (307th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Metallica is a Grammy Award-winning American heavy metal/thrash metal band formed in 1981[1] and has become one of the most commercially successful musical acts of recent decades. ... The electric bass guitar (or electric bass) is a bass string instrument played with the fingers by plucking, slapping, or using a pick. ... Clifford Lee Burton (February 10, 1962 – September 27, 1986) was a bass guitarist, best known for his work with the thrash/heavy metal band Metallica from 1982-86. ... Hirax is a thrash metal band from Orange County, California. ... Metallica is a Grammy Award-winning American heavy metal/thrash metal band formed in 1981[1] and has become one of the most commercially successful musical acts of recent decades. ...


Metallica

McGovney met James Hetfield in high school. They became friends through a mutual love of heavy rock, and alienation from their peers. Hetfield convinced McGovney to learn bass guitar, bought an instrument and an amplifier, and proceeded to teach McGovney. Soon, the pair moved into one of McGovney's parents' rental houses, which was due to be demolished. James Hetfield (born James Alan Hetfield, 3 August 1963, Downey, California[1]) is the main songwriter, lead vocalist, guitarist and a founding member of the American thrash/heavy metal band Metallica. ...


At the time James and Ron were in a band called Leather Charm with guitar player, Hugh Tanner. Tanner later decided that he wanted to pursue music management, and left the band. James and Ron then met guitarist Troy James and drummer Jim Mulligan, the latter of whom left the band shortly afterward. Hugh Tanner then introduced them to Lars Ulrich, a Danish drummer. This was the foundation upon which Metallica was built. Lars Ulrich (born December 26, 1963) is the drummer and co-founder of Metallica. ...


Departure

McGovney noted that his time in Metallica was not enjoyable. McGovney found himself being not only the bassist, but also the manager of the band, having to do promotion work (he was responsible for the "Power Metal" slogan that Metallica used in its early days) as well as drive the band to gigs. He believed that his efforts in the band were not appreciated, and felt insulted when the band began searching for a new bassist, Cliff Burton, behind his back. McGovney eventually left Metallica after their first lead guitarist, Dave Mustaine, poured beer down the neck of his bass guitar. When McGovney turned on the amp his bass was plugged into, he received a major electric shock. Clifford Lee Burton (February 10, 1962 – September 27, 1986) was a bass guitarist, best known for his work with the thrash/heavy metal band Metallica from 1982-86. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...


McGovney recorded several demos with Metallica including one from his own garage in '82, the Power Metal Demo, No Life 'Til Leather and the notable live demo, Metal Up Your Ass. Metallica recorded several demos throughout their career, some of which were very notable and now are much sought after as collectibles. ... No Life Til Leather is Metallicas widely circulated demo tape featuring Dave Mustaine on vocals. ... It is proposed that this article be deleted, because of the following concern: Demos are non-notable by default, no assertion of notability If you can address this concern by improving, copyediting, sourcing, renaming or merging the page, please edit this page and do so. ...


McGovney recently sold most of his Metallica memorabilia on eBay. He was interviewed by Metallica fansite AllMetallica.com and is a member of its affiliate forum and sister site, Metboard.com. eBay headquarters in San Jose eBay North First Street satellite office campus (home to PayPal) eBay Inc. ... Look up forum in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...


External links

  • 1997 Ron McGovney Interview

  Results from FactBites:
 
Ron McGovney (216 words)
Joined Band: Ron joined Metallica in January 1982 as their first bass player but was quickly replaced by Cliff Burton in later on that year.
Ron never wrote or recorded any official songs with Metallica except for a few cover songs and demos, one of which was the very first version of "Hit The Lights" featuring Lloyd Grant on lead guitar.
Ron went on to other things including a brief stint with "Hirax" and was featured in Metallica's Behind The Music special on VH-1 in 1998.
James Hetfield - Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre (1053 words)
Sus amigos Ron McGovney y Dave Mass cumplían el rol de "roadies", para después ingresar a la banda como miembros integrantes al retiro de los hermanos Veloz.
En ese momento, James y su amigo Ron McGovney se trasladaron a una casa programada para demolición, en ese entonces, propiedad de los padres de McGovney.
Ron McGovney permaneció corto tiempo en la agrupación, dando paso a Cliff Burton en el bajo, tras haber tocado con la banda de metal "Trauma".
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