Jason Newsted net worth, music career, family, relationships and facts
Jason Newsted is a famous heavy metal bassist, who has worked with various artists such as Metallica, Voivod and Flotsam and Jetsam. He began his music career in 1984 after joining Metallica, he played with them for 11 years. In 1997, he left the band and joined Flotsam & Jetsam but returned to them after 3 years due to health issues. However today we will discuss his personal life along with net worth & other facts about him!
Net Worth of Jason Newsted
Jason Newsted’s net worth is $60 million. He is one of the top bassists in the world, having been in several successful bands such as Metallica and Voivod. His style of playing has influenced many others to follow him, which has led to an increase in his popularity all over the world.
Early and Personal Life
Jason Newsted was born on March 4, 1963 in Battle Creek, Michigan to a factory worker and homemaker. His mother was a school teacher who later became an administrator at the same school. He is the youngest of three children and grew up in Battle Creek with his older brother Jeff and sister Martha.
In high school he played football for Northview High School’s team, where he also sang lead vocals for their band “Stallion.” He joined his first band Trauma in 1980 after meeting James Murphy (bassist) at a concert by Quiet Riot.
Music Career
Jason Newsted was a bassist and vocalist. He was the bassist for Metallica from 1986 to 2001, as well as playing with Voivod, Flotsam and Jetsam and Ozzy Osbourne.
In his early career, he played in several bands including Flotsam and Jetsam, who pioneered the genre of thrash metal. He joined Metallica in 1986 when Cliff Burton died in a tour bus accident. The band released four albums with Jason on vocals: Master of Puppets (1986), …And Justice for All (1988), Metallica (1991), Load (1996) & ReLoad(1997).
Relationship and Children
Jason Newsted has been married twice. His first marriage was to Cynthia Fox and they have two children together, daughter Kayla and son Preston. He also has a daughter from a previous relationship named Lindsey.
Jason married Francesca Veloso in 2013, they do not have any children together.
Other Works and Health Issues
- His other band, Newsted, released their first album in 2011.
- He is on the board of directors at the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation.
- In 2010 he gave an interview with Metallica fansite So What?! to share some details about his post-Metallica life.
- He has been married twice and has two children, but has been divorced twice.
Conclusion
In conclusion, we can conclude that Jason Newsted is a great musician and has made significant contributions to the world of music. He has always been passionate about his art and continues to do so today.
