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Former METALLICA Bassist Auctioning Off Ultra-Rare Memorabilia
- Nov. 5, 2003
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Former METALLICA bassist Ron McGovney ( photo) has placed for sale on eBay a number of METALLICA-related items from his personal collection. Among the items being auctioned off are the leather vest McGovney wore in the photo on the group's first flyer, METALLICA's "Power Metal" business card, and a first-generation copy of the "No Life 'Till Leather" demo, featuring a never-before-heard riff tape of James Hetfield and Ron playing guitar. For more information, visit the auction page at this location. In related news, McGovney recently made an appearance on the AllMetallica.com message board, MetBoard.com, and answered a couple of questions from fans regarding his time with METALLICA and his current activities. When asked if it was true that he inspired Cliff Burton for his bass solo "Anesthesia", McGovney said, "I did not write 'Anesthesia'. That was all Cliff." As to whether he still plays bass, Ron said, "I still have my basses, but I really don't play too much anymore. I pulled out IRON MAIDEN 'Killers' album the other day to see if I remember any songs on bass. I was surprised that I remembered most of the album. The last band I played in was PHANTASM in 1986/87."
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COMMENT | although he hasn't remained an active musician...
posted by : darthadv
11/5/2003 12:48:47 AM
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...it would've been a nice twist to see him step in after jason...
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COMMENT | What happened to this guy?
posted by :
11/5/2003 12:51:39 AM
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Did they fire him? Did he turn down sex from Lars? (sorry, I had to). Or did the guy just quit?
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COMMENT | Replaced
posted by : Sinned
11/5/2003 12:53:31 AM
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They replaced him with Cliff.
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COMMENT | One Day Left.....
posted by : Sinistrum
11/5/2003 1:07:23 AM
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....A whole shitload of stuff, only up to $300(US) so far, unless there's some crazy bidding war tonight, he ain't gonna make much.....
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COMMENT | Ron's Story
posted by : RidingLightning
11/5/2003 1:19:40 AM
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To my knowledge (which is basically the extent of the Behind the Music episode), Ron was dissastisfied with the attention and fame that Metallica was quickly getting, and voiced his opinion to leave. When Lars secured the deal with Cliff that he would join if Metallica moved headquarters to San Fran, Ron just left, on his own free will. I imagine this shit is worth alot more than $Q300, surely that no life till leather demo is a one-of-a-kind item.
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COMMENT | wrong!!!
posted by :
11/5/2003 1:23:03 AM
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they didnt replace him he left coz he hated mustaine and his habits, apparently he was a great bassist
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COMMENT | holy shit...
posted by : Some Kind of Monster
11/5/2003 2:53:34 AM
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I haven't heard anything from this guy. I have only ever read one interview from him. I would love to get that shit but its going to be way out of my price range. Good to see that he is hanging on to those basses.
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COMMENT | all i want...
posted by : your lord and master
11/5/2003 3:34:28 AM
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is that demo tape. the rest can burn...
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COMMENT |
posted by :
11/5/2003 6:07:04 AM
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Shit, he's not getting a lot of money for what he is selling...
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COMMENT | yes
posted by : YtseJam
11/5/2003 6:51:04 AM
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he hated mustaine.
he also hated lars & james because they used a lot of ron's money & facilities (apparently he was the richest guy in the band at the time) and they didn't even say THANK YOU. btw, metallica rode his
truck to get to SF, and he paid the hotel bills.
he hated the band's habit : getting drunk 24/7. he said : lars once slept in the middle of the road, drunk.
he felt insecure when lars spotted cliff that night.
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COMMENT | 14:59
posted by :
11/5/2003 7:05:51 AM
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nuff said
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COMMENT | LOSER!!
posted by : methadone
11/5/2003 8:14:25 AM
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HE WAS IN METALLICA BUT HE TURNED DOWN, UNLUCKY GUY!!
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COMMENT | phantasm
posted by : codec
11/5/2003 9:19:46 AM
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i had an old tape of Ron's band Phantasm. i gotta dig that up and give a listen again. i remembered it being pretty cool
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COMMENT | uh oh, more money for Metallica
posted by :
11/5/2003 10:03:08 AM
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Im surprised Metallica's not sueing him! Shocked and flabbergasted!
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COMMENT |
posted by :
11/5/2003 11:12:21 AM
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Samatnulla:
Ron was not at all a great bassist. He did his job, but no more. Cliff was way superior in any possible way.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
11/5/2003 1:04:31 PM
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I heard, that when he saw the band were seriously looking at Cliff, he saw the writing on the wall and quit before they could replace him
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COMMENT | It's ironic...
posted by : the Dude
11/5/2003 4:24:55 PM
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Ron McGovney admits that he hardly ever plays his bass anymore, probably works a full-time day job, and will never in his lifetime see the kind of money "tallica" makes in one year, but I still have a million times more respect for him as a musician.
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COMMENT |
posted by :
11/5/2003 4:38:36 PM
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It's always good to have unordinary news breaks(like this one) appear on Blabbermouth. That's what makes me come here daily. Ron McGovney should make some more music.
ALABAMA THUNDER PUSSY!!
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COMMENT | This is good news for you guys!
posted by : smurf
11/5/2003 5:55:46 PM
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I don't think he worded it properly on e-bay, so not many people seen it there. It's good news for all you Blabbermouth folk to take advantage of a possible good deal. Sadly at $500.00 I still can't afford it. I feel bad for the dude though, he was probably expecting millions, O.K. maybe thousands.
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COMMENT | YES!!!!!
posted by : Sarcastic Prick
11/5/2003 5:58:47 PM
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I checked out Ronnie's other items for sale, that bitchin Foreigner jersey is only $5!
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COMMENT | Smurf
posted by :
11/5/2003 6:12:30 PM
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you stupid fuck...he isn't expecting thousands his reserve is met at $530.00
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COMMENT |
posted by : Dark Primordium
11/5/2003 9:56:06 PM
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He heard there new album and noticed he had to get rid of the shitty memories from this poop band as fast as he can.....
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COMMENT | Looks to me like..
posted by :
11/6/2003 1:04:48 AM
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Another "once upon a time" loser just $$$ cashing in on the coat-tails of something/someone that surpassed him. Only In AMERICA
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COMMENT | Oh and just so there's no confusion...
posted by :
11/6/2003 1:06:52 AM
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METALL-licker DIED after the Black Album as far as I'm concerned. Rob needs to get out while he still can...with some musical dignity
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