Jason Newstead grew up here?

[Phalex]

I did not know that.

Pretty cool article about Jason and his best bud from High School.

Rock solid: Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted, high school buddy Gary Kyes remain close after 33 years (with photo gallery, video) | MLive.com

[()smoke()]

very touching story

[aborgman]

Originally Posted by Phalex

I did not know that.

Pretty cool article about Jason and his best bud from High School.

Rock solid: Ex-Metallica bassist Jason Newsted, high school buddy Gary Kyes remain close after 33 years (with photo gallery, video) | MLive.com

Yeah... and apparently his grandparents lived in Hart.

[sneha1965]

That's a true friend.

[HaMMerHeD]

I always liked Newstead. He always seemed like the one with the most integrity in Metallica. I'm surprised he stayed as long as he did.

[CauliColin]

I already respected Newsted, but this is awesome.

[MAJOR METAL]

Jason Newsted is the MAN.

[sloasdaylight]

That's one of the coolest stories I've ever read.

[tplyons]

Just another reason Jason is an inspiration. I met him a little over 9 years ago right after he left Metallica and toured with Echobrain. He stayed afterwards for a meet and greet. At 14 years old I told him that I had just started playing bass because of him. He dug in his pocket and handed me a pick... Asked what I listened to and offered some advice.

Our paths crossed at his shows a few times after that and he recognized me and always waved.

He treated a complete stranger well and made me feel important as a kid coming to his shows. I can only imagine the effort he'd put into an old friendship. Jason is really a terrific person and this story just adds to the respect I have for him.