(1963-11-02) November 2, 1963 (age 60) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Thrash metal
speed metal
Occupation(s)
Bassist
Years active
1980–1982
1986–1988
2011
Formerly of
Leather Charm
Metallica
Phantasm
Musical artist
Ronald J. McGovney (born November 2, 1963)[1] is an American semi-retired musician, best known as the original bass guitarist in the thrash metal band Metallica from October 1981 to December 1982.
Having previously played with guitarist James Hetfield in the garage band Leather Charm, McGovney was a member of Metallica during its first year of gigging and appeared on their early demos before departing late in 1982. After a period of inactivity, he played in the thrash metal band Phantasm. He later played with Metallica on their 30th anniversary show.
^"The birth of Ronald McGovney". California Birth Index.
Ronald J. McGovney (born November 2, 1963) is an American semi-retired musician, best known as the original bass guitarist in the thrash metal band Metallica...
drums Dave Mustaine – guitar, backing vocals RonMcGovney – bass This demo tape was also recorded in McGovney's garage during March 1982. Although the demo...
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rhythm guitar), Lars Ulrich (drums), Dave Mustaine (lead guitar), and RonMcGovney (bass), who was soon replaced by Cliff Burton. Hetfield referred to their...
Ulrich while performing in Los Angeles, who asked him to replace bassist RonMcGovney in Metallica. After the release of their first two albums Kill 'Em All...
Mustaine (lead guitar and backing vocals) and RonMcGovney (bass guitar). Cliff Burton replaced McGovney in 1982 and played with the band until his death...
Hetfield and Tanner were joined by Hetfield's childhood friend and roommate RonMcGovney, and later drummer Jim Mulligan. While Hetfield had played guitar in...
of beer down the neck and into the pick-ups of McGovney's bass, resulting in collateral damage. McGovney claimed that he was unaware of the damage and...
local metal bands named Metal Massacre. He got the band name from a friend, Ron Quintana, who was brainstorming names for a heavy metal fanzine he was creating...
James Hetfield Lars Ulrich Kirk Hammett Robert Trujillo Dave Mustaine RonMcGovney Cliff Burton Jason Newsted Studio albums Kill 'Em All Ride the Lightning...
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and August 21 to suit local time zones). Both shows were directed by Gene McAuliffe.[citation needed] The shows featured new instrumentals written especially...
one of Metallica's earliest recorded songs, having been included on RonMcGovney's '82 Garage demo, an unreleased recording. The original lyrics and content...
Greatest Guitarists of All Time. In 2009, Hammett was ranked number 15 in Joel McIver's book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists. Hammett was born on November...
Ulrich, Hammett, and Robert Trujillo, and Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Joe Perry, Ron Wood, and Flea. On December 5, 7, 9 and 10, 2011, Newsted reunited with Metallica...
with tight rhythms and delicate guitar solos. According to music writer Joel McIver, Master of Puppets introduced a new level of heaviness and complexity...
Megaforce Records. McIver 2009, p. 109. McIver 2009, p. 117. Popoff 2013, p. 45. Popoff 2013, p. 46. Popoff 2013, p. 47. Irwin 2009, pp. 49, 50. McIver 2009, p...
Megadeth, another of the "Big Four" originators of thrash, and bassist RonMcGovney. McGovney would be replaced by Cliff Burton (formerly of Trauma), and Mustaine...
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