Metallica pay tribute to late bassist Metallica pay tribute to late bassist Burton

Rockers Metallica have paid tribute to their late bandmate Cliff Burton - 22 years after his tragic death.

Fri, 16 Jan, 2009 - 16:46

Rockers Metallica have paid tribute to their late bandmate Cliff Burton - 22 years after his tragic death.

Burton died aged 24 during the European leg of the band's tour in 1986 in an horrific accident - when their bus driver lost control of the vehicle, crushing the bassist under tons of metal.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Person: Burton Person: Cliff Burton Person: Rockers Person: Lars Ulrich Person: James Person: Hetfield Person: James Hetfield Person: Clifford Organisation: Metallica

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