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James Hetfield: Biography

Birth Name: James Alan Hetfield
Birth Place: Downey, CA
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 08/03/1963, Leo
Profession: Rock singer; guitarist

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James Hetfield Fast Facts:

Parents were devout Christian Scientists.
Played in several hard rock groups as a teenager, including Obsession, Phantom Lord and Leather Charm.
Cofounded Metallica with drummer Lars Ulrich in 1981; the band released its debut, landmark thrash album Kill 'Em All, in 1983.
Rose to international fame with Metallica's 1991 self-titled album, which sold more than 14 million copies and featured the hits "Enter Sandman" and "Nothing Else Matters."
Was badly burned in a pyrotechnic accident during a 1992 Metallica concert.
Provided a rare look into his personal life with the acclaimed documentary Some Kind of Monster (2004), which dealt with intra-band struggles during the making of Metallica's St. Anger (2003).
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Metallica in 2009.
Is an avid hot rod and motorcycle enthusiast.

James Hetfield Relationships:
Virgil Hetfield - Father
Cynthia Hetfield - Mother
Francesca Hetfield - Wife
Cali Tee Hetfield - Daughter
Castor Virgil Hetfield - Son
Marcella Francesca Hetfield - Daughter
David - Half Brother
James Hetfield Awards:
2008 Grammy: Best Metal Performance - Winner
1989 Grammy: Best Metal Performance - Winner
1990 Grammy: Best Metal Performance - Winner
1991 Grammy: Best Metal Performance - Winner
1998 Grammy: Best Metal Performance - Winner
1999 Grammy: Best Hard Rock Performance - Winner
2000 Grammy: Best Rock Instrumental Performance - Winner
2003 Grammy: Best Metal Performance - Winner

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Metallica, Robert Trujillo, Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett Robert Mora/Getty Images

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Billy Corgan, Courtney Love, James Hetfield Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com

Metallica, James Hetfield Tim Mosenfelder/WireImage.com

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