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  1. Ron McGovney - Wikipedia

    Ronald J. McGovney (born November 2, 1963) [1] is an American semi-retired musician, best known as the original bass guitarist in the thrash metal band Metallica from October 1981 to December 1982.

  2. Ron McGovney - Metallica Wiki

    Ron McGovney (born November 2, 1962) was the original bassist for Metallica. James and Ron had previously played together in the band Leather Charm. He was a friend of James and Lars. Ron was …

  3. Ron McGovney - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives

    May 10, 2025 · Ron McGovney is best known as the original bassist in the thrash metal band Metallica (though James Hetfield tracked bass on the band's first recording, the "Hit the Lights" Metal …

  4. Ex-Metallica Bassist Ron McGovney Talks About Not Playing Their Songs

    Mar 20, 2025 · Former Metallica bassist Ron McGovney addressed questions about his current musical activities in a recent exchange on X (formerly Twitter). A fan had inquired about McGovney’s interest …

  5. Metallica's First Bassist: What happened and Why He Doesn't Have A …

    Mar 12, 2024 · For Metallica fans, the name Ron McGovney might not hold the same weight as James Hetfield or Lars Ulrich. But McGovney was there at the very beginning, laying down the low-end …

  6. The Untold Story Of Metallica's Original Bassist ~ Ron McGovney

    A deep dive into the untold story of Metallica's first bassist Ron McGovney, Where it all began with James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich and Dave Mustaine.

  7. Ron McGovney: Metallica's Original Bassist and Early Influence

    Ron McGovney is best known as Metallica's original bassist, playing a crucial yet often overlooked role in the band's formative year of 1982. His brief tenure with Metallica laid the groundwork for the …

  8. Ex-Metallica Bassist Doesn't Play Their Songs Anymore: 'That Ship Has ...

    Mar 20, 2025 · Ron McGovney, former Metallica bassist, addressed a fan’s question about playing Metallica songs on X (formerly Twitter). A fan inquired, “Hey Ron, quick question as a bass player I’m …

  9. Ron McGovney News - Loudwire

    Oct 29, 2020 · Ex-Metallica Bassist Ron McGovney just took a verbal swing at his former bandmate Dave Mustaine, after the Megadeth guitarist completely cut McGovney out of Metallica's history …

  10. Ron McGovney - Wikiwand

    Ronald J. McGovney (born November 2, 1963) [1] is an American semi-retired musician, best known as the original bass guitarist in the thrash metal band Metallica from October 1981 to December 1982.