Ron McGovney

Ron McGovney
Ron McGovney
Birth name	Ronald J. McGovney
Born	November 2, 1963 (age 60); Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Thrash metal; speed metal;
Occupation(s)	Bassist
Years active	1980–1982; 1986–1988; 2011;
Formerly of	Leather Charm; Metallica; Phantasm;

Ronald J. McGovney (born November 2, 1963)^[1] is an American semi-retired musician, best known as the original bass guitarist in the thrash metal band Metallica from October 1981 to December 1982.

Having previously played with guitarist James Hetfield in the garage band Leather Charm, McGovney was a member of Metallica during its first year of gigging and appeared on their early demos before departing late in 1982. After a period of inactivity, he played in the thrash metal band Phantasm. He later played with Metallica on their 30th anniversary show.

^ "The birth of Ronald McGovney". California Birth Index.

[1] "The birth of Ronald McGovney". California Birth Index.

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