![Charles Apple on Twitter: "The band auditioned 40 candidates before selecting Jason Newsted to replace Burton. https://t.co/LoqPjtp8e0" / Twitter Charles Apple on Twitter: "The band auditioned 40 candidates before selecting Jason Newsted to replace Burton. https://t.co/LoqPjtp8e0" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CtXMq-HUEAA7c0P.jpg)
Charles Apple on Twitter: "The band auditioned 40 candidates before selecting Jason Newsted to replace Burton. https://t.co/LoqPjtp8e0" / Twitter
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September 27, 1986 - Metallica Bassist Cliff Burton dies in bus crash - This Day in Automotive History
Metallica Inc. - Photo of Lars, James and Kirk getting dropped off at a hotel after Cliff Burton was killed in the bus crash. 💔 | Facebook
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