Kirk Hammett

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Kirk Hammett (born November 18, 1962) is best known as a lead guitarist and a songwriter in the heavy metal band Metallica since 1983. Learned guitar at age 15, took guitar lesssons from Joe Satriani, replaced Dave Mustaine in in Metallica band in the spring of 1983. Has won several Grammys with Metallica.

Throughout the '90s, Kirk's guitar playing also shifted focus from his early metal roots to a more earthy (almost bluesy) Jimi Hendrix-esque style, as Hammett's own "signature series" line of six-strings were manufactured through the ESP guitar company.

On April 4, 2009, Kirk, along with Metallica bandmates were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. In 2009.

Artist website: www.kirk-hammett.com

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