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| JASON CURTIS NEWSTEAD jason.quote: Coming Soon What are Jason's vitals? Jason Curtis Newsted was found jamming in Battle Creek, Michigan on March 4th, 1963; he is 5'9" and weighs 150 lbs. His eyes are blue, and his hair is red-brown. Is Jason married? Jason is divorced. What bass guitar equipment does he use? Jason plays bass (and lots of 'em) currently he plays Sadowsky basses live, he uses La Bella strings and uses Ampeg amongst other equipment. Check out Jason's Equipment for more! What does he drive? LandCruiser, Merlin Mountain bike. Has he recorded for anyone other than Metallica? Jason has many side projects. His former band Flotsam & Jetsam also released two albums with Jason's work on it. Look for Jason's songwriting on Jim Martin's debut album Milk & Blood, and on Voivod's Phobos, he also contibutes to songs on UNKLE's Psyence Fiction and Seplutura's Against. What was with Jason saying that he'd rather be in an all Elvis cover band? Jason's comments were about the lack of bass presence on the "..And Justice For All" album. He has also said that he would be in Metallica until he is physically (or mentally) unable to do so. What is Jason's drink of choice? Jason has a penchant for fine, thick red wines like Barolo or Bordeaux, also drinks Evain and MetRx shakes. What sports teams does Jason follow? Jason follows the Phoenix Suns, the Chicago Bulls on the NBA, and the Detroit Lions and the Raiders in the NFL. What jobs has he had before Metallica? Jason's been a truck-driver, a pizza maker and has worked at a Sandwich Shop. What are Jason's favorite foods? Thai Curry, Frosted Flakes, Bananas, Ginseng. What was the first song he learned to play? Main riff in '25 or 6 to 4' by Chicago, loads of Gene Simmons string slides. What recent music does Jason listen to? Sepultura, Soulfly, Massive Attack, Tricky. Lots more. Has Jason been in any other bands? Jason's previous bands included Dogz, Gangster and Flotsam & Jetsam. Does Jason wear glasses? Jason is near-sighted, and occasionally wears glasses instead of contacts. Who are Flotsam & Jetsam? Jason's band before joining Metallica, they recorded an album with Jason before he took over the bass duties in Metallica. When was Jason's last gig with Flotsam and Jetsam? October 31st, (Halloween night), 1986. What was Jason's first show with Metallica? Jason's first gig with Metallica was opening for Metal Church at The Country Club in Reseda in the first week of November 1986. His second gig was the very next night at Jezabelle's in Anaheim. What does he like to do in his off-time? Jason Newsted likes to jam in his Chophouse studio, mountain bike and play basketball. Any pets? 2 Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs, Kobie and Kaya. Is Jason's brother really a teacher? Yes, Jason's brother, Tim, teaches Elementary School. Who are His influences? Jason credits Kiss, Rush, Black Sabbath and Ted Nugent. Why did Jason cut his hair? It was fried from concert lighting and smoke etc. What is Tommy's Joint? Tommy's Joint is a Hoffbrau (meat, potatoes and BEER!!!) located in San Francisco and was a hangout of Metallica's, it is also the place where Jason was asked to join the band! What's going on at the end of the "Roam" video, why is Jason being attacked with pies? When touring, Jason's (and other band members) birthdays are celebrated by drenching with pies and other available materials. What now defunct bands would Jason like to see reunite? The original line-ups of Black Sabbath and the Jimi Hendrix Experience. JASONS EQUIPTMENT LIST: SADOWSKY BASS GUITARS: 4 Strings: Lake Placid Blue Vintage -Alder body, Morado finger board Black Vintage -Ash body PJ - Cherry Sunburst PJ - Caramel Sunburst 5 strings: 2 - Vintage - Black Vintage - Cherry Sunburst 2 - 24 Fret - Black w/EMG-40J pick ups OTHER BASS GUITARS 1958 Fender Prescision 1981 Spector NS 4-string Zon fretless 1963 Gibson EB-3 Gibosn EB-6 (six string) 1968 Fender Telecaster Paisley Bass Chandler Metro Baritone 1933 National Dobro Parker Fly guitar Hagstrom 8 string Music Man 4 and 5 String Stuart Spector Designs 4 - 5 - 6 String Hamer 8 and 12 String AMPS Mesa/Boogie 1x15 combo Ampeg SVT cabinets 1974 Ampeg SVT head Mesa/Boogie with SWR Heads Gibson Skylark Guitar amp Fender Folded Horn 1x18 Ampeg SVT III Ampeg SVT Vintage Ampeg SVT 8"x10" Cabinets Ampeg ISO Vent 10"x15" Cabinets EFFECTS & EQUIPMENT Boss Flanger MXR Phase 100 Mu-Tron Korg G-5 Bass Synth Processor Electro Harmonix Big Muff Alesis Mediverb II BBE Sonic Masimizer Morley Power Wah Boost Wilson "Last Built" Basketball Custom Ibis titanium "Hand Job" Mountain Bike Wildey .45 Auto Magnum GUITAR TECH : Zach Harmon |
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