
American bassist (1962–1986)
1962 — 1986
Quick Facts
Profession
American bassist (1962–1986)
Born
February 10, 1962
Died
1986 (age ~24)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
bass guitarist
1962
Born in Castro Valley (1962-02-10)
1986
Died in Dörarp
About
Clifford Lee Burton was an American musician who served as the bassist for the heavy metal band Metallica from 1982 until his death in 1986. He is renowned for his musicianship and influence.
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Clifford Lee Burton was an American musician who served as the bassist for the heavy metal band Metallica from 1982 until his death in 1986. He is renowned for his musicianship and influence.
The name Lee means "unisex given name. Etymology: lē, from hlēo. Cognate with lij, lee.". It is of English origin.
Lee Burton was born on February 10, 1962.
Lee Burton died in 1986, at approximately 24 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: lē, from hlēo. Cognate with lij, lee.
The name Lee is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: lē, from hlēo. Cognate with lij, lee.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
Other famous people named Lee
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Lee DeGeneres
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Lee Cranston
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Lee Zemeckis
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Lee — February 10, 1962
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
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