Kirk Hammett | |
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![]() Hammett performing with Metallica in 2017 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Kirk Lee Hammett |
Born | San Francisco, California, U.S. | November 18, 1962
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Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument | Guitar |
Years active | 1979–present |
Labels | Blackened |
Member of | Metallica |
Formerly of |
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Website | metallica |
Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962)[1] is an American musician who has been the lead guitarist of heavy metal band Metallica since 1983. Prior to joining Metallica, he co-formed the thrash metal band Exodus in 1979. In 2003, Hammett, along with bandmate James Hetfield, was ranked 23rd on Rolling Stone's list of Greatest Guitarists of All Time.[2] In 2009, Hammett was ranked number 15 in Joel McIver's book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists.[3][4][5]
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