Cliff Burton

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Cliff Burton

AKA Clifford Lee Burton

Born: 10-Feb-1962
Birthplace: Castro Valley, CA [1]
Died: 27-Sep-1986
Location of death: En route to Copenhagen, Denmark
Cause of death: Accident - Automobile
Remains: Cremated (ashes scattered in San Francisco Bay)

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Bassist

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Bassist for Metallica

[1] Eden Hospital, Castro Valley, CA.

Father: Ray Burton (assistant highway engineer, b. Tennessee)
Mother: Jan Burton (special ed teacher, b. California)
Brother: Scott David
Sister: Connie

High School: Castro Valley High School, Castro Valley, CA (1980)

Metallica Bass Guitar (1982-86)

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