Jason Newsted
American musician
1963 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American musician
Born
March 4, 1963
Age
~63 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
composer, singer, bassist
United StatesBorn in Battle Creek
1963
Born in Battle Creek (1963-03-04)
Present
Age ~63
About
Jason Curtis Newsted is an American musician, best known as the bassist of heavy metal band Metallica from 1986 to 2001. He performed with thrash metal band Flotsam and Jetsam for the first five years of his career before joining Metallica in October 1986 to succeed Cliff Burton, who died the month prior. Newsted performed on the albums ...And Justice for All (1988), Metallica (1991), Load (1996), Reload (1997) and Garage Inc. (1998). He left the group in January 2001.
Read more on Wikipedia →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jason Newsted?+
Jason Curtis Newsted is an American musician, best known as the bassist of heavy metal band Metallica from 1986 to 2001. He performed with thrash metal band Flotsam and Jetsam for the first five years of his career before joining Metallica in October 1986 to succeed Cliff Burton, who died the month
What does the name Jason mean?+
The name Jason means "The leader of the Argonauts, who retrieved the Golden Fleece from king Aeetes of Colchis, for his uncle Pelias.. Etymology: From Jason, from the , from I heal.". It is of English origin.
When was Jason Newsted born?+
Jason Newsted was born on March 4, 1963.
Name Meaning
The leader of the Argonauts, who retrieved the Golden Fleece from king Aeetes of Colchis, for his uncle Pelias.. Etymology: From Jason, from the , from I heal.
The name Jason is of English origin, meaning "The leader of the Argonauts, who retrieved the Golden Fleece from king Aeetes of Colchis, for his uncle Pelias.. Etymology: From Jason, from the , from I heal.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Jason
Jason — March 4, 1963
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
Would you name your baby Jason?
Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
I use your work to teach. Pure genius, every note.
— a music teacher
Actions