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American bassist and musician (–)

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Birth name	Clifford Lee Burton
Born	()February 10, Castro Valley, California, U.S.
Died	September 27, () (aged&#;24) Dörarp, Sweden
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Occupation	Bassist
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Years active	–
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Musical artist

Clifford Lee Burton (February 10, – September 27, ) was an American musician who served as the bassist for the thrash metal band Metallica from until his death in He is renowned for his musicianship and influence.

Burton's early musical ventures include performing in bands such as EZ-Street and Agents of Misfortune, and frequently collaborating with guitarist Jim Martin. He was discovered by James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich while performing in Los Angeles, who asked him to replace bassist Ron McGovney in Metallica.

After the release of their first two albums Kill 'Em All () and Ride the Lightning (), Burton and Metallica achieved their worldwide break