Jason Newsted

Songwriters on Process by Ben Opipari

Jul 9, 202638:08Music

Jason Newsted blends words and acrylics. Literally. The former Metallica bassist and leader of Jason Newsted and the Chophouse Band is also an accomplished painter, and to get started he'll often write song lyrics (not h...

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