Bass Player, Musician

Mountain biking, shootin' hoops, playing and listening to music

The Godfather

Kiss, Black Sabbath, Tom Waits, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Machine Head, Fugees, Sly and the Family

Birth Name
Jason Curtis Newsted

Date of Birth
4 March 1963, Battle Creek, Michigan, USA

Nickname
Jase, Jasonic

Height
5' 9" (1.75 m)

Hair Color
Reddish Brown

Eye Color
Blue

Spouse
Judy Newsted (1988 - 1988) (divorced)

Trivia
Ex-bassist of the heavy metal band Metallica.
Joins Canadian metal group Voivod as their permanent bassist, gets a new moniker from the band ("Jasonic") and makes his debut on their 13th studio album "The Multiverse" due to be released on 4 March 2003 (Jason's 40th Birthday). [October 9, 2002]
On March 17, 2003, he was showcased as the newest member of Ozzy Osbourne's band. However, he remains with the legendary metal act Voivod and appeared on their self-titled 2003 album as well as their latest album due out in 2005. His relationship as friend and part time collaborator goes back almost 20 years and he has contributed to their music before, notably on the song "M-Body" for the album Phobos.
Replaced original Metallica bassist Cliff Burton in 1986 after Burton was tragically killed in a tour bus accident when Metallica's bus crashed in Sweden while they were touring Europe.
He played with Flotsam and Jetsam from 1983 to 1986.

Personal Quotes
"Yes, we sell out...every seat in the house."

Where Is He Now
(August 2003) Currently touring on the Ozzfest tour playing Bass with Ozzy Osbourne and Voivod.
(January 2001) Officially leaves Metallica after being in the band for 14 years.
(July 2006) Jason joined the band Supernova that is seeking a singer for the new band. The other band members are Gilby Clarke (guitar), and Tommy Lee (drums). The band selected Lukas Rossi to be their lead singer on September 13, 2006 on the television show Rock Star: Supernova.

all Jason Newsted Fan

check out Jason's official website
www.chophouserecords.com

Jason's official myspace page
http://www.myspace.com/officialjasonic

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