Dave Mustaine

David Mustaine (born September 13, 1961) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is the frontman of the heavy metal band Megadeth. Mustaine was also a guitarist and songwriter for Metallica. 

 Early life 
David Mustaine was born in La Mesa, California. His parents are Emily and John Mustaine. His father was of French and Finnish descent and his mother was Jewish. He also had three older sisters named Michelle, Suzanne, and Debbie. The Mustaine family were Jehovah's Witnesses.Bresky, Ben (August 8, 2005). Megadeth Play Israel 

 Personal life 
Mustaine married Pamela Anne Casselberry in 1998. They have a son, Justice Mustaine who also plays guitar and has appeared in several local theatrical productions, San Diego Reader, Dave Mustaine Bio and a daughter, Electra Nicole Mustaine.

In 2018, Mustaine said that his neck and spine condition, known as stenosis, was caused by many years of headbanging.

In June 2019, Mustaine announced that he had been diagnosed with throat cancer.

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 Other websites 
 Megadeth's official website

Category:1968 births
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Category:American rock guitarists
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