Jason Newsted retires

ChorusPedal88 · #1 06-10-2009, 08:48 AM

Sorely tried by various injuries, Jason Newsted now prefers to concentrate on studio work.

"He had several operations of the shoulders and neck. He is not likely to do live performances ever again, because he is afraid of getting hurt again, "said Denis "Snake" Bélanger [Voivod].

"Even in the beginning, it was not sure that he would complete the new album. One day he called us to tell us was ready to go and the day after playing he was in agony. He has helped us a lot to get this project going."

Despite his retirement from the stage, it is not out of the question that Newsted may make an appearance at an upcoming Voivod concert.

"It could happen," said Belanger, but I'm not sure he could do the full show. It could be only a few songs. "

--Voivod

I guess all that headbanging finally took its toll, thanks for the memories and smooth bass playing Jason

Thunder_Fingers · #2 06-10-2009, 09:21 AM

This is indeed sad news

Jason Newsted is a live artist..

TheHegemon · #3 06-10-2009, 11:35 AM

That sucks, but you gotta look out for your health. He will be missed on the live scene, interested to hear his future studio work.

jaywa · #4 06-10-2009, 11:41 AM

Totally sucks. Playing live is such a rush... he will be dealing with some serious withdrawal, I'm sure, as if he hasn't gone through enough already.

But retiring is the honorable thing in this situation... as opposed to going out there out of your mind on prescription painkillers, which do serious damage to your internal organs if used too much or too long.

BigOldHarry · #5 06-10-2009, 11:42 AM

Surly · #6 06-10-2009, 11:45 AM

Sounds almost like what happened to Phil Anselmo.

Greyvagabond · #7 06-10-2009, 11:51 AM

I know he messed up his shoulder trying to catch a falling SVT (a dumb move in hindsight, but it must have been pure reflexes to try and grab it), but I didn't know he was hurt that bad. Poor guy, he's a great bassplayer.

Webtroll · #8 06-10-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyvagabond

I know he messed up his shoulder trying to catch a falling SVT (a dumb move in hindsight, but it must have been pure reflexes to try and grab it), but I didn't know he was hurt that bad. Poor guy, he's a great bassplayer.

Dang, I didn't know that happened. I got rid of my SVT due to weight and the fact that the last time I moved it to play I pinched a nerve in a finger; I can't imagine what it would have been like to try and catch.

Alcyon · #9 06-10-2009, 02:02 PM

A real shame. He's leaving a pretty badass legacy. I still watch their San Diego live clip all the time to see his bass solo.

What's up, BigOldHarry?

René_Julien · #10 06-10-2009, 02:12 PM

Bad news.

Such on awesome bassist.

Still love Clifford most, but Jason was a worthy follow up.

GM60466 · #11 06-10-2009, 02:55 PM

Better to leave healthy than hang around and make a fool out of himself.

G

tplyons · #12 06-10-2009, 03:00 PM

It's a shame, but at least he'll get to work with a lot of different projects like he loves to do.

I wonder if that means we'll be looking forward to new projects from the Chophouse?

millsbass5 · #13 06-10-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BigOldHarry

Ditto,Harry.He just never made that big of an impact on my playing.Although he did have excellent stage presence.

tplyons · #14 06-10-2009, 03:02 PM

Jason's been out of the limelight for a good long while. Was wondering where you heard this as well.

jaywa · #15 06-10-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by millsbass5

Ditto,Harry.He just never made that big of an impact on my playing.Although he did have excellent stage presence.

Never had a big impact on my playing either. Nor have I ever particularly liked Metallica and all the more as I find out more about them as people. It doesn't mean you can't still feel for the guy though. How would you feel if you could never step on a stage again?

Alcyon · #16 06-10-2009, 03:35 PM

If you don't have anything nice to say...

FallenAbom · #17 06-10-2009, 03:40 PM

I never really got over Cliff's passing. Although in hind site Jason was a good replacement... at least a better one than Trujillo.

No offense to the Trujillo lovers, he's just really not my cup of tea.

Sartori · #18 06-10-2009, 04:22 PM

That's too bad. I saw Voivod live a few years ago, Jason rocked the house. He's intense.

winterburn69 · #19 06-10-2009, 04:29 PM

Omg, that sucks so much. I'll probably never see him live. He's such a hero of mine. So awesome. He defines the term "stage presence". He did great things with Cliff's bass parts, especially For Whom the Bell Tolls, I liked his intros more than Cliffs.

nb90jt · #20 06-10-2009, 05:11 PM

I don't think he completely retires. It seems more like he hesitates to play a full live show at this point. I try to remain hopeful...