Kirk Hammett
Metallica member Kirk Hammett was brought in to replace Dave Mustaine, the band’s previous guitarist. Hammett’s parents flew him to New York to meet with the band after frontman James Hetfield approached him. The band was not impressed when the kid walked into the venue, but after he nailed the solo for the hit “Seek and Destroy,” they hired him on the spot.
Kirk Hammett
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Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry was a pioneer of rock and roll. Berry gave rock music an irresistible swagger, a focus on the guitar riff as the primary melodic element, and a focus on songwriting as storytelling. Joe Lynch wrote the piece. Chuck Berry is without a doubt responsible for the current state of rock music.
Chuck Berry
