Why, so many have. Look at the best ever at every instrument. They were God's gifts. Jimi, bon, Jimmy, John B, geezer, Bill W, Toni, Eric C, bucket, an singers I said Bon already buy Lane, plant, Andrew W, I could go on n on cliff was great but the list of greats is long at the age of 24. I mean just look at Black Sabbath in 1970. Each member was already a beast at their craft. Esp Wardy n Toni.
he was good, but not so amazing, a lot are better than him, at younger age, and , the most important they are still alive and are still pushing music farther, what tell you that cliff still has inspiration , like everybody saying he was young, and a young musician, even with great potential, no one can assure that he would keep this kind of composing skill, and maybe, it was hes only great idea, who knows... But even with all he has done, he was good yeah, but not even in the top 50 of best bassist of all time
I was in high school when Clifford and died. And my school was so cool that during class over the intercom system Cliff Burton's solo was played. Everybody got to hear it and you talk about a quiet moment in school for everybody. We all miss you. Cliff
+Termo VOLTAGE with the first part "when a man lies, he murders a part of the world." Being a line that Merlin speaks in the movie "Excalibur" 1981, he must have dug it as much or more than I do. I wonder if James even knew where Cliff got that from when reviewing his old poetry/lyrics? Totally awesome!!!!
Watching Cliff Em' All as a teenager and he is just shredding the bass and my old man (who knows nothing about Heavy Metal) hits the couch, looks up at me with his eyes as big as saucers and says "Is that bass?" he couldn't take his eyes and ears off of it....Just shows you how much of an enigma Cliff really was 👖🔔🤘
That’s why I say he’s the best bass player that ever lived he’s the only one I’ve heard so far in my life that could shred a bass! Like he was Kirk Hammett with an electric guitar doing a solo! He was a musical genius it’s sad he was taken so soon if he had lived just another 10 years at least imagine the solos he would have done by then! Rip cliff💖
Metallica in general have that kinda effect... My late ol'man listened the Black album with me randomly - he stated that he wasn't at all I interested in the vocals just the instruments only...
So blessed to have seen him live! As for the 16 people that gave the thumbs down, if I ever meet you, I will break your thumbs. Still miss you every god-damned day Cliff! Be seeing you soon enough!
3:55 That smile he makes really shows how genuinely passionate he is about what he did. It’s such a shame he had to pass that early on, I can’t imagine how metallica would have turned out of he survived
I won't ever forget James saying to the guy who was going to uncover Burton after the accident. Don't you f@#kin dare remove that from him!! The pain and hurt of the moment. The never found black ice on the road. Still shakes me till this day.
@@redrocket9861 well... Billy is great and always will be, but Cliff is in another different level. Both had their own level of greatness with their own class.
@@tommi_marsetio geddy lee, justin chancellor or les claypool are also insane. But i cant argue that cliff would have probably been the biggest name in bass today if he had lived
Tomorrow i'm gonna get my firts bass guitar, and i'm here remembering the reason of why i fell in love with that instrument, Cliff is just inmortal, he's a beast on the bass, a COMPLETE genius Rest In Peace Clifford Burton (1962-FUCKING FOREVER)
Fade to black was absolutely released before Cliff died, considering its on their 2nd release and he died after their 3rd. As far as "To Live is to Die" the lyrics are taken from Cliff's poetry/lyrics, which begin with a line from the 1981 movie "Excalibur" (still the best Aurthurian legend movie ever btw) Merlin spoke regarding Aurthur's father Uthur, "When a man lies, he murders a part of the world..." "These are the pale deaths, and so on are absolutely Cliff, likely inspired by that one line to go further. I do hope James and/or mates knew where Cliff got the line from and I strongly suggest everyone watch it often. I watch it and I think of Cliff and what it must have been like to see that, at that time, as a metal head, talented musician, drawn to the fantasy, tales of wizards and folklore and ancient battles, Dungeons and Dragons, sci-fi, and so on. In 1981 I turned 5, I was turned on to Metallica when I was 9 and that was it, thrash and a new understanding of what a bass could mean. We all carried on, Jason is absolutely great in his own right, Metallica definitely lost touch around 1991 (in my opinion) but regardless, Cliff was a complete, unique, amazing human being, a real person, so real it seems unreal to fathom. Those 1st 3 albums are truly where its at. Thank you Cliff, and thank the gods for letting us have the transcendent eternal message and gift of your music.
Cliff really was a complete Genius playing the Bass, he lived for such a short time but look at how he mastered the Bass. Only a Genius who dedicated his life to one thing can do that.
I remember, 38 years ago... A man has died, a legend is born. I had just discovered Metallica (and also started trying to play bass!) and me and my friends were waiting for going to see them on the Master Of Puppets tour, that should have reached Italy in autumn of 86. Then came the news of Cliff's death... Few months later (January 87) they played here and it was surely an awesome concert, with Metal Church as opening band. Newsted did a great job, but we all would have preferred Cliff to be still there... Greetings!
Imagine the songs Metallica would’ve written if Cliff would’ve lived!! I guarantee and justice for all would’ve sounded a whole lot better. RIP CLIFF!!! Love you brother!!!!
When James is introducing Cliff in the second clip, notice all the smoke in the air. Hilarious!!!! R.I.P. Cliff I still miss you every god-damned day!!! 💔🤘🍻
The solo from the metal hammer festival was one of his best!! Amazing...can u imagine hearing that live??? Cliff solod like nobody else. In an interview cliff was asked if he liked the blues he said not really but there's alot of Blues licks in his solos. His 2nd gig with the band March 19 1983 one year since Randy Rhoads had died ..... The guy standing in the back of the amp...don't realize he's standing by a legend!! I used to think it was Scott from anthrax
Gosh. He was an INCREDIBLE bassist!! But Cliff didn't just PLAY bass guitar, he truly WAS one with the music; you can see and hear it in how he plays. He immersed his whole self in it completely.
Everytime I watch something about Cliff I wonder how he would be today. He brought so much to the music world in that short period. What would he had to offer in longer time. How many masterpieces by Him and Hetfield we never had change to hear. Cliff forever!!!
Cliff Burton...what a musician! Thanks for sharing this. There are so few bass virtuosos. It's a shame that he passed so early in his life. The possibilities. What could have been? What's really interesting to consider is how Metallica would have evolved if he had lived. Would they have written the same songs? Would they have released the same albums? What direction would they have gone in?
They would have been a completely different band. Metallica obviously are well, Metallica and all that entails but cliff was the attitude and genius behind Metallica. They would have been a much heavier band If he had lived. He was the true outcast/ punk soul of the band. And no, the black album would not have happened. Lol.
I can't believe a human being can get this level at such young age.
Why, so many have. Look at the best ever at every instrument. They were God's gifts. Jimi, bon, Jimmy, John B, geezer, Bill W, Toni, Eric C, bucket, an singers I said Bon already buy Lane, plant, Andrew W, I could go on n on cliff was great but the list of greats is long at the age of 24. I mean just look at Black Sabbath in 1970. Each member was already a beast at their craft. Esp Wardy n Toni.
@@michaelcoolidge1423 I think it was more meant that life taken to soon. Didnt even Peak
A LOT of practice, my brother.
Thats what I always think of him, how he's so damm amazing at bass and so young, man I wish he didn't die
he was good, but not so amazing, a lot are better than him, at younger age, and , the most important they are still alive and are still pushing music farther, what tell you that cliff still has inspiration , like everybody saying he was young, and a young musician, even with great potential, no one can assure that he would keep this kind of composing skill, and maybe, it was hes only great idea, who knows... But even with all he has done, he was good yeah, but not even in the top 50 of best bassist of all time
I was in high school when Clifford and died. And my school was so cool that during class over the intercom system Cliff Burton's solo was played. Everybody got to hear it and you talk about a quiet moment in school for everybody. We all miss you. Cliff
That’s legendary! The whole school could hear how amazing cliff really was!
Lucky! R.I.P CLIFF
You Sure Did To A Great School. WOW !
Sick!
I was at home 1 month after seein' em at Riverbend in July when the news came. I had just turned 24 on August 13
Из России с любовью. Клифф Бёртон останется в наших сердцах.
You ever feel like you're watching someone who isn't human?
You ever feel like you're watching God?
A lot bro.. A lot
Imagine the music that would be here had he of survived.......
I imagine that reality al the time =)
Imagine him at S&M 1&2, they would’ve been sold out in a literal day
Lars would prolly have gotten fired
@@Teodor1Oline would have been even better
@@onutube6392 would have been better if you shut up at least lars started Metallica and was good in the 80s and early 90s
take mediocre pop artists and bring this true musician back please
theamityabi and dimebag
theamityabi
And lemmy
The Crimson fucker don't forget about Freddie Mercury
and warrel dane
@@efogg3 MAKE HEAVY METAL GREAT AGAIN
the one and only bass guitar legend who played his bass like an electric guitar cliff Burton R.I.P cliff
Well, he played it like a lead guitar, Lemmy Kilmister played it like the rhythm guitar.
No...Cliff played the bass like a piano...
Cliff played bass like bass
Cliff played bass like metallica
Fucking Ay
I think "Rest In Peace" is played out on this guy, he's been dead for over 2 decades. "God bless Cliff Burton" is more appropriate now.
Evin07 How sad. 30 years.
@@aronhalasz1485 in 6 years it’ll be 40, the band itself turns 40 this year
Cliff B. made his mark with the bass,what a total beast!!!!!! nobody plays like that,actually maybe Billy S.
@@arturoacosta6583 Billy s?
@@TT-jy2db he probably means Billy Sheehan
All this I cannot bear to witness any longer, cannot the kingdom of salvation take me home.
+Termo VOLTAGE with the first part "when a man lies, he murders a part of the world." Being a line that Merlin speaks in the movie "Excalibur" 1981, he must have dug it as much or more than I do. I wonder if James even knew where Cliff got that from when reviewing his old poetry/lyrics? Totally awesome!!!!
One of my fav Metallica songs
I hope the bass gave consent before Cliff touched it.
hahhahahaha Best night of her/his life
@@spikeymonkey2257 hahah yep. thank you for being polite to the pronouns😂
@@spikeymonkey2257 I'm sure the inanimate object is happy you didn't misgender it.
Dont care what anyone says Cliff could grab the bass and mesmerize a crowd take you from head banging to floating on a cloud. RIP he is missed.
Watching Cliff Em' All as a teenager and he is just shredding the bass and my old man (who knows nothing about Heavy Metal) hits the couch, looks up at me with his eyes as big as saucers and says "Is that bass?" he couldn't take his eyes and ears off of it....Just shows you how much of an enigma Cliff really was 👖🔔🤘
That’s why I say he’s the best bass player that ever lived he’s the only one I’ve heard so far in my life that could shred a bass! Like he was Kirk Hammett with an electric guitar doing a solo! He was a musical genius it’s sad he was taken so soon if he had lived just another 10 years at least imagine the solos he would have done by then! Rip cliff💖
Metallica in general have that kinda effect... My late ol'man listened the Black album with me randomly - he stated that he wasn't at all I interested in the vocals just the instruments only...
@@goldenwolf8081theres alot of good bass shreders but their not as well known
Если честно он лучший из басистов Металлики. Привет из северного Кавказа Дагестан! 😀
Lucio
So blessed to have seen him live!
As for the 16 people that gave the thumbs down, if I ever meet you, I will break your thumbs.
Still miss you every god-damned day Cliff! Be seeing you soon enough!
Well said😊
CLIFF FUCKING BURTON, YOU ARE THE MESSIAH OF THE BASS GUITAR!!!!!!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU BROTHER!!!
3:55
That smile he makes really shows how genuinely passionate he is about what he did. It’s such a shame he had to pass that early on, I can’t imagine how metallica would have turned out of he survived
We wouldn't have had Load, Reload and St Anger.
I won't ever forget James saying to the guy who was going to uncover Burton after the accident. Don't you f@#kin dare remove that from him!! The pain and hurt of the moment. The never found black ice on the road. Still shakes me till this day.
Since Cliff's gone I' ve never heard or seen another other bassist that can even come close to him....gone too soon bro
Billy sheehan
@@redrocket9861 well... Billy is great and always will be, but Cliff is in another different level. Both had their own level of greatness with their own class.
@@tommi_marsetio geddy lee, justin chancellor or les claypool are also insane. But i cant argue that cliff would have probably been the biggest name in bass today if he had lived
Jason 🤘
@@yung_wog4180 Ryan Martini Mud Vayne🤘🙏
Gawd damn
Geezus chrst ...and ALL THE DECIPLES...
Such a legend....lost 😢
Man, Cliff has the hair and fingers of an angel
He was really not human. He was so much more than just a bassist. I love this guy so much.
This video deserves so much more views. Rest In Peace Cliff.
R.I.P.
Жаль парня. Талант. Скорблю и помню. Берегите себя и близких.
No matter what instrument you play, you should want to play it like Cliff Burton played his.
Can you imagine how different the musical landscape would probably have been if he was still around today? A very important player taken way too soon
It would basically be just the same,
@@josephbutler3145 Metallica wouldn’t
@@josephbutler3145 they probably wouldn’t have any bad records if cliff was around
Just as Much As Mr Randy Rhodes
Tomorrow i'm gonna get my firts bass guitar, and i'm here remembering the reason of why i fell in love with that instrument, Cliff is just inmortal, he's a beast on the bass, a COMPLETE genius
Rest In Peace Clifford Burton (1962-FUCKING FOREVER)
"Gone But Never Forgotten"
Heh. Firts
How is it going
@@darraghhenley7528 he is going in tour tomorrow, i'm sure nothing bad will happen with the bus 🥰
Fade to black was absolutely released before Cliff died, considering its on their 2nd release and he died after their 3rd. As far as "To Live is to Die" the lyrics are taken from Cliff's poetry/lyrics, which begin with a line from the 1981 movie "Excalibur" (still the best Aurthurian legend movie ever btw) Merlin spoke regarding Aurthur's father Uthur, "When a man lies, he murders a part of the world..." "These are the pale deaths, and so on are absolutely Cliff, likely inspired by that one line to go further. I do hope James and/or mates knew where Cliff got the line from and I strongly suggest everyone watch it often. I watch it and I think of Cliff and what it must have been like to see that, at that time, as a metal head, talented musician, drawn to the fantasy, tales of wizards and folklore and ancient battles, Dungeons and Dragons, sci-fi, and so on. In 1981 I turned 5, I was turned on to Metallica when I was 9 and that was it, thrash and a new understanding of what a bass could mean. We all carried on, Jason is absolutely great in his own right, Metallica definitely lost touch around 1991 (in my opinion) but regardless, Cliff was a complete, unique, amazing human being, a real person, so real it seems unreal to fathom. Those 1st 3 albums are truly where its at. Thank you Cliff, and thank the gods for letting us have the transcendent eternal message and gift of your music.
Fade to Black was released in 1984 Cliff died in 1986
Excalibur is a fantastic film!
@@silvermachine6062 That's what I said. Yep. Guess the goon who thought otherwise disappeared...
@@ImYourOverlord Yes, it is indeed.
Well spoken
God this video just breaks my heart man
Cliff really was a complete Genius playing the Bass, he lived for such a short time but look at how he mastered the Bass. Only a Genius who dedicated his life to one thing can do that.
I remember, 38 years ago...
A man has died, a legend is born.
I had just discovered Metallica (and also started trying to play bass!) and me and my friends were waiting for going to see them on the Master Of Puppets tour, that should have reached Italy in autumn of 86. Then came the news of Cliff's death...
Few months later (January 87) they played here and it was surely an awesome concert, with Metal Church as opening band. Newsted did a great job, but we all would have preferred Cliff to be still there...
Greetings!
Cliff em all ride the Cliff master of Cliff. Rest in peace you legend
Nobody can replace a master of bass guitarist like cliff burton
Fuck I love you Cliff. We miss you dearly. You’ll never be forgotten.
Cliff REALLY Genius, King and Messiah of The Bass Guitar!!!
His solos are UNBEATABLE
Його партії соло НЕПЕРЕВЕРШЕНІ і НЕПЕРЕМОЖНІ
not often when a bassist can have a best solo compilation
Pulling teeth is the most beautiful bass line
Cliff reminds me of Jimmy Hendrix.
Thanks for the vibe
We miss you Cliff, you left this world to early. :(
He was the best. Can you even imagine what he would be like now if he was still alive. No one would touch him
Cliff didn't just play bass he played bad ass lead bass. The G.O.A.T. no doubt about it.
The best bass guitar in the universe!!!!!
SAD BUT TRUE, he is gone but NEVER forgotten!!!
Rest in peace the God of bass
What Steve Vai on the electric guitar
Cliff Burton is the Best on the Bass
A genius and a legend
Every Cliff Burton solo is his best. 🙏
rip randy rhoads and cliff burton my two heroes
Cliff Burton Is A Legend To Always Be Remembered. R.I.P
Imagine the songs Metallica would’ve written if Cliff would’ve lived!! I guarantee and justice for all would’ve sounded a whole lot better. RIP CLIFF!!! Love you brother!!!!
When James is introducing Cliff in the second clip, notice all the smoke in the air.
Hilarious!!!!
R.I.P. Cliff
I still miss you every god-damned day!!!
💔🤘🍻
Cliff Burton is eternal!!!
Like Rock n' Roll,Master Cliff Burton will never die!!!🤘🎸🤘
The solo from the metal hammer festival was one of his best!! Amazing...can u imagine hearing that live??? Cliff solod like nobody else. In an interview cliff was asked if he liked the blues he said not really but there's alot of Blues licks in his solos. His 2nd gig with the band March 19 1983 one year since Randy Rhoads had died ..... The guy standing in the back of the amp...don't realize he's standing by a legend!! I used to think it was Scott from anthrax
I'd give up my life if it could bring Cliff back... 🥲
To say he’s amazing at bass isn’t enough to explain how talented he was. I’m in complete awe of his talent. Rest in peace Cliff 🤘💔
What Beethoven and Mozart wanted to do but just didn’t have the equipment, fkin genius!
The man nobody will be great or excellent like Cliff Burton
This sounds like nothing else, freakin amazing sound, what a loss...
You’ve moved us all Cliff! Thanx for the memories 🫡🇺🇸
May the almighty sentient algorithm remember, though are hearts are at rests, are souls sore somewhere around here,.... sometimes.
cliff encore aujourd hui ,tu nous manque....
No cell phones in this shit! Thanks Cliff for all you did. Love your style.
Anyone reading this I love you and you are friend!
Rock on Mr Burton, wherever you are!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
several years can pass and I will still have a great admiration for cliff burton, in my opinion he is the best bassist in existence
There is something about a video with no ads that does hit different
17 of the world's most sad people.
If there was 1 musician I could bring back to life it would be Cliff
Va a pasar mucho tiempo que aparezca un bajista como él, me hubiese gustado verlo en un escenario, gracias Cliff
R.I.P cliff burton,,1986..God Love you 🌹
Maestro es y fue Cliff Burton se le recuerda por siempre 😔 desde Chile
The day when i have my first bass i break in tears
I saw Cliff Burton at Long Beach arena 6 times I saw him at Irvine Meadows twice he ripped it up everywhere he went
I used to take my parents to punk rock shows there. They loved it.
Bass player number one
Gosh. He was an INCREDIBLE bassist!! But Cliff didn't just PLAY bass guitar, he truly WAS one with the music; you can see and hear it in how he plays. He immersed his whole self in it completely.
Still the King 👑 of Bass! Yea!
Melodious Cliff, I lovvve you ever and forever ❤
💖💘CLIFF BURTON💘💖 by far the most beautiful❣
my Cliff vive....... lo conoci en San Antonio en 1983 - 1984 sanson los trajo
Remember the first Time hearing this guy bass solo, Oakland 🤯that was my introduction to bass guitar r.i.p cliff🤟🇨🇦
One of the best bassist in the world
Happy BIRTHDAY cliff burton,,we wil;l always remember
Everytime I watch something about Cliff I wonder how he would be today. He brought so much to the music world in that short period. What would he had to offer in longer time. How many masterpieces by Him and Hetfield we never had change to hear. Cliff forever!!!
Now that's some finger dancing Damn let me see your fingers Dance
لا اِلهَ اِلّا رَبُّ العَوالِم حُسَين جَلَّ جَلالَه❤️
Still got my Cliff em all ( VHS ) !!!
At 9.10 i started to laugh and cry at the same time. This guy was amazing...
Cliff Burton, o melhor.
Monstro!
Santos-SP
09.10.2021🇧🇷🤘
Omg love ur solo viva Cliff Burton
Simply the best.......legend !!!!!
Cliff was awesome took too soon RIP 😎
Assignment Long Beach six times I saw her mymeadows twice Irvine Meadows twice Cliff ripped it up everywhere he went
Forever Young Cliff Burton….
Legendary..
Freaking Ridiculous!! Love it man..God Bless Cliff..
I dont think anyone could play a combination of bass and lead guitar ike Cliff!
Never heard a bass guitar sound like a lead guitar, this truly amazing!
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN I GIVE YOU THE BASSIST OF ALL TIME CLIFF BURTON OF METALLICA NOW AND FOREVER MAY HE R.I.P.
God bless sounds great mister.
Cliff Burton...what a musician! Thanks for sharing this.
There are so few bass virtuosos. It's a shame that he passed so early in his life. The possibilities. What could have been?
What's really interesting to consider is how Metallica would have evolved if he had lived. Would they have written the same songs? Would they have released the same albums? What direction would they have gone in?
Technically he didn't pass early on in his life. He passed at the very end of it.
They would have been a completely different band. Metallica obviously are well, Metallica and all that entails but cliff was the attitude and genius behind Metallica. They would have been a much heavier band If he had lived. He was the true outcast/ punk soul of the band. And no, the black album would not have happened. Lol.
There's many virtuoso's tbh