James Hetfield
James Alan Hetfield (born August 3, 1963)[1] is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is an original member of the heavy metal band Metallica.[2]
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Background information | |
Birth name | James Alan Hetfield |
Also known as | The Monster of Rock |
Born | Downey, California, United States | August 3, 1963
Genres | Heavy metal, thrash metal |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1978 - present |
Labels | Blackened Recordings |
Associated acts | Metallica, Spastik Children, Leather Charm |
Website | www.metallica.com |
Personal life
Hetfield married his wife Francesca Tomasi on August 17, 1997. They have three children.[3]
James Hetfield Media
Hetfield backstage at the Big Day Out 2004
References
- ↑ "James Hetfield Biography, Bio, Profile, pictures, photos from Netglimse.com". Archived from the original on 2014-04-19. Retrieved 2009-12-15.
- ↑ "Metallica singer gives 330 acres to Calif. county". Retrieved 2009-12-16.[dead link]
- ↑ "20 Things You Might Not Know About Birthday Boy James Hetfield". iHeart Radio. Retrieved 2021-02-09.