Kirk Hammett (Kirk Hammett) - a name that is probably familiar to all fans of rock music. He is the guitarist of the cult band Metallica, for whom he also writes songs. His childhood dream of becoming a famous musician came true in full.
Kirk Lee Hammett was born November 18, 1962 in the family of a sailor. Place of birth: San Francisco, USA. Kirk is the second and middle child in the family. He has an older brother, who in many respects influenced the formation of Kirk's musical taste and his love of music, and a younger sister.
Kirk Hammett from childhood was interested in art and creativity. He was attracted to music. The older brother had an impressive collection of various rock albums, which little Kirk listened to literally to the holes. By adolescence, he definitely decided for himself that he should become a famous musician and conquer the rock scene.
Hammett received his secondary education at a regular school in Richmond. In high school, he got a job at Burger King. Such a side job allowed Kirk to save up money, because at the age of 15 he bought for himself the first, albeit quite simple, electric guitar. At the same time, young Kirk began to take guitar lessons, went headlong into education, into the study of the world of music. At that time, he dreamed of becoming just as cool and vibrant as Jim Hendricks. At the age of 17, Kirk acquired a second guitar, and at the moment the collection of his musical instruments has about 20 different electric guitars.
The beginning of the creative journey in music
Hammett's first music band was formed in 1980. The team was called Exodus. The guys played in the style of hard rock and thrash metal.
In 1982, a rock band released a demo disc, in the recording of which Kirk was directly involved.
The career of this team was built mainly as part of performances in clubs. At one time, Hammett and his group worked with Metallica, performing at their opening act. Acquaintance with the members of Metallica, who became interested in Kirk, appreciated his talent and mastery of the instrument, and ultimately determined the future life of the musician.
Work with Metallica Group
No matter how comical, but in the composition of the rock band Hammett was on April 1, 1983. He joined Metallica right during their tour, replacing the previous guitarist.
The first album that was released by the group when Kirk was already in their composition, was called Kill 'Em All. The team released the record at the end of 1983, but it did not have particularly strong success. Further promotional tour, concerts allowed to "promote" the album.
As a result, Kirk Hammett became an indispensable member of Metallica. In addition to being the lead guitarist for the band, he also writes songs for the band. At the moment, he has devoted more than 30 years of his life to the work of this team. Hammett himself repeatedly admitted in an interview that he was visited by thoughts in order to leave the team, to engage in solo projects. But each time he refused such an idea, coming to the conclusion that he simply could not imagine his life without the music of this rock band.
