Kirk Hammett

Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) is the lead guitarist for the band Metallica. He also sings in the background (backing vocals) during most of their songs. Joe Satriani was Hammett's guitar instructor. Before joining Metallica, he was the founding member of another band called Exodus. He left Exodus when the other musicians in Metallica asked him join them.

Category:1962 births
Category:Living people
Category:American guitarists
Category:Musicians from San Francisco
Category:Metallica members