Is Cliff Burton one of the best bassists?

Cliff Burton Cliff Burton’s four year run as the bass guitarist for Metallica defined his career. If you hear bass on their first four albums, that’s all Burton’s work. He cited Geddy Lee and Stanley Clarke among his influences. Burton was so good that Anthrax and Metal Church both dedicated an album to him.

What kind of bass does Cliff Williams play?

StingRay Bass
The all-new Cliff Williams Icon Series StingRay Bass is the first in a series of limited handcrafted replicas made to capture the look, sound, and essence of iconic Music Man instruments. Initially dubbed “The #1 Workhorse,” Cliff’s 1979 Stingray has been his favorite bass for more than 40 years.

Who is the bassist for Rush?

Geddy Lee1968 – 2018
Jeff Jones1968 – 1968
Rush/Bassists
About Geddy Lee Geddy Lee is a Canadian musician and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist for the Canadian rock group Rush. Lee joined Rush in September 1968, at the request of his childhood friend and guitarist Alex Lifeson.

How old is Cliff Williams?

72 years (December 14, 1949)
Cliff Williams/Age

Where does ACDC Cliff Williams live?

In 1986, they moved to Fort Myers, Florida, at the suggestion of AC/DC bandmate and nearby Sarasota resident Brian Johnson. Williams also spends time in the French city of Aix-en-Provence, where he has distant relatives.

Who was AC DC original bassist?

Larry Van Kriedt
AC/DC were formed in November 1973 by brothers Angus (lead guitar) and Malcolm Young (rhythm guitar), with the original lineup also including vocalist Dave Evans, bassist Larry Van Kriedt and drummer Colin Burgess.

What happened to Cliff Williams?

Clifford Williams (born 14 December 1949) is an English musician, best known as the bassist and backing vocalist of the Australian hard rock band AC/DC. Williams announced his retirement from AC/DC in 2016, but returned for their 2020 comeback album Power Up along with band mates Brian Johnson and Phil Rudd.