How are Lloyd Grant, Ron Mcgovney, Brad Parker and Dave Mustaine linked to Metallica?
Lloyd Grant was the original lead guitarist for the band. He never played a live gig with the band but did record the original “Hit The Lights” and 2 cover songs. He was replaced for Dave Mustaine in 1982. Ron Mcgovney was the original bass player before Cliff Burton joined the band in 1982. Brad Parker was a third guitar player who only played one gig before being dropped by the band. He was also known by the name “Damien Phillips”. Dave Mustaine was the lead guitarist before Kirk Hammett joined the band in 1983. Dave co-wrote 6 songs featured on Kill Em All and Ride The Lightning but was eventually kicked out of the band due to his violent drunk behavior. He went on to form “Megadeth”.
