Jason Newsted's Acceptance Speech (Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction 2009) [HD]

[@xuxushushu]

The fan that became the man

[@julieschultz6363]

Well stated.

[@WhosTropics]

Reminds me of Dragonforce's drummer. He made a few cover videos and they called him and he joined lol

[@yourthebest7942]

SCHEHRAZAD A SO very true !!

[@frippertonics6421]

Well-stated.

[@leehernandez3541]

Cliff was the man but you’re right

[@chellebelle534]

nice to see jason was included

[@steveeatthesun2540]

yeah !

[@MB-yw3pv]

THAT WAS AWESOME, EVEN LET SOME FANS JAM WITH THEM TOO, METALLICA IS GOING TO BE COLLABORATING WITH JASON IN THE FUTURE AND EVEN HEARD A RUMOR MAY PLAY LIVE WITH THEM AGAIN IN SOME FORMAT

[@fourhorsemen4264]

it is not nice to see , it must to see he spend 15 years of his life to metallica music. he fucking deserve this

[@steveeatthesun2540]

fourHorsemen totaly,and he did it in a amazing way:)

[@bigtinymanowarrior7330]

NahBish Nah of course he was included. he was on some of the greatest Metallica albums. for one, the black album. he deserves to be there.

[@shrapnel77]

Best speech out of the band. This was Jason's vindication. He received the loudest ovation out of all of them. He was and is a true fan of the music.

[@dr.banana2828]

plus out of the whole catalogue of metallica´s music he wrote like 1 and a half songs

[@mariusschlechter775]

michi k Yeah because James was too arrogant to let him write one... only one fucking tiny little song.

[@Twice_Marvel]

shrapnel77 ok chill

[@kevah94]

The thing with Metallica is that they all come up with ideas but it's James and Lars that puts them together. So he probably did more for the band than we know off.

[@WellFedProductions]

Jason is credited with writing 3 songs...

[@sphndlr]

Look at this guy ! You are looking at metallica's spirit !

[@alekskot9240]

the real free spirit

[@Matt561]

He left

[@bjarnemachiels3897]

Matt561 Yes, but hes metallicas spirit man! Jason is fucking awesome.

[@Denmark_1974]

But he left the fucking band!!!

[@rdevil25]

He left, Metallica Corp.

[@julieschultz6363]

You could tell how much Kirk still loved him.

[@callmestubz]

Kirk was really fuckin upset when Jason left. Lars and James were shocked and mad, but Kirk was upset that the guy he was closest to in the band quit. Kirk is the duct tape that kept Metallica together for so long, but when Jason left, that duct tape fell off, but now, they don’t need that tape anymore. They’ve come to love each other and the music they make together.

[@redacted2275]

Kirk also suffered with James and Lars' ego occasionally... also he's the most chilled of the three, I think he misses Jason's laidback personality.

[@julieschultz6363]

@@redacted2275 I'm sure you're right.

[@kpatty9987]

It would have been Kirks idea to include Jason in this

[@julieschultz6363]

@@kpatty9987 Probably.

[@maniccrow5695]

They should have treated him better while he was in the band

[@drcornnipplesyohanson3661]

Yer he was the best member of poison

[@locotelocot]

This are not fully formed human beings, as much as I love metallica, u can tell they were rationalizing everything on their feet, we cannot really blame anyone, it was just meant to be that way!

[@mustaine1981]

In all honesty, how many people would know the name "Jason Newsted" had we not lost Cliff?! Im not saying the number would be zero, but I'd be willing to bet he wouldn't be giving this speech we're listening to. A whole lot of people seem to forget that Jason Newsted DID NOT make Metallica... Metallica made Jason Newsted!

[@jacinto1477]

@@mustaine1981 then you never heard flotsam and jetsam.

[@jacinto1477]

@@DestroyTheMindless it wasn't ego,he was pressured by James to stay in the band 24/7.as he said, it was only a 'side' project. If things didn't go out the way it went, he would probably have stayed in metallica(no hate for Trujillo)

[@MetalBaller83]

Pure class as always. Whether he plays for them right now or not, Jason Newsted will always be a member of Metallica; and deservedly so. Respect and love to Jason! 🤘🏻

[@kevincosgrove948]

Cory Wise ABSOLUTELY. He wears the pride and dedication to the music and just rock music. PURE CLASS

[@koalanectar9382]

Yeah I mean I have massive respect for Cliff obviously, but he didn't have to overcome the hurdle that Jason did being his replacement. And not even hazing wise, they didn't really haze him that bad, just having to overcome that task psychologically.

[@jasonmode5852]

Newsted is one ofthe coolest rockers ever!

[@phantumgrey]

Ladies and gentlemen, the soul of Metallica speaks. He is the one who cared about the fans the most.

[@tomzadvydas1758]

phantumgrey he was always the live guy

[@jackbauer4186]

Jason was the soul of Metallica for their biggest period of success... A decent man. A true musician. He is and always will be a class act. He shamed everyone else on the love stage. He was wronged. Metallica for me will forever be Kirk, Lars, James, Jason and Cliff. Thats it. That's the list.

[@willk1756]

He was intensity personified on stage.

[@romaretaylor9953]

@@jackbauer4186 any real particular reason you hate Rob? He’s a very good bassist imho, but as far as backup vocals and stage presence sometimes Yea I’d give it Jason

[@sinnanna7471]

Well he was the fan himself so he knows. Great guy he must be.

[@ashsmith3695]

Jason Newsted......a class act from beginning to end.

[@kevincosgrove948]

Ashley Smith ABSOLUTELY. PURE CLASS!!!

[@JohnMegaton2062]

He was the one in that band who had common sense during all the insanity.

[@carlklejna5774]

He’s an awesome human being! I love Metallica but I do wish they treated him better

[@eyellgeteven9928]

@@JohnMegaton2062 And the balls to do something about it.

[@eyellgeteven9928]

@@carlklejna5774 I don't feel too bad for him though...he was in fucking Metallica for a decade and a half, that had to be fairly awesome in a lot of ways.

[@SonOfANurse]

1:19 Just take a look in her eyes man.. She is really proud of him. She is really glad of him being a person like he is. She really loves him. Cheers Jason

[@paununs8719]

And James looks proud too. After all, they were friends.

[@dkonciousblkfemknightman]

Lucky bitch...🖕

[@poppinfresh5261]

Didn’t look like it

[@preziveoklot]

@@paununs8719 Not so much. James literally pushed him out of the Band.... Just watch "Some kind of Monster"

[@jason.h.zager88]

@IDrinkTeaNRead so true..Bob Rock was such an asshole and a total tool

[@BeRoyal37]

Jason was exactly what metallica needed when cliff died. Jason is a rock n roll legend

[@eyellgeteven9928]

And when he quit, it was just the kick in the ass the band needed at the right time. He kind of saved the band twice. I wish he'd do more "Newsted" material.

[@annettesanchez4425]

I love Jason. He is so authentic. What a sweetheart. :)

[@eazye519]

Annette Sanchez you're a cutie

[@justinmayhugh9332]

Eazy E geezzz

[@PurushNahiMahaPurush]

"Thank you ma'am" Always a class act Jason

[@whysoserious8751]

what does that woman yells?

[@Jules_Lievens]

@@whysoserious8751I think she said We love you Jason

[@teamatfort444]

You can see why James hazed Jason. Jason had the equal stage presence and vocal talent as James. James was also jealous of how much of the crowd loved him

[@conradsz]

TeamAtFort There was definitely that too

[@danteeldante1383]

Nope

[@irishjoe2941]

TeamAtFort I can definitely see that coming from Lars he was second to James then became third to Jason

[@rohantiwari7801]

When Jason did vocals James sounded like a pussy. That is the reason.

[@red149]

Get a life , they invited him to be part of the acceptance . Even best friends have some sour moments !

[@annaw.7504]

He’s the realest Metallica member, the most dignified, and clearly the most popular. I love this man, he inspires me every day to keep being a bassist. Thank you Jason.

[@holdtightadele8017]

Him and Kirk.

[@buddywilliams5650]

Keep on plucking those four strings. I'll play my six string.

[@hamster1748]

​@@buddywilliams5650 insecure guitar player 😂😂😂 keep it moving pipsqueak

[@davidschoutenjr.4631]

@@hamster1748 lmao. I play guitar but seeing people play bass just absolutely amazes me. It’s crazy how fast they can play with just their fingers. It’s incredible

[@chikindonkee]

@@hamster1748 Maybe he means a 6-string bass.

[@METALDKNO]

I feel so sorry for how they treated him. he is in my opinion a genuine guy.

[@preziveoklot]

No need to feel sorry for him. Him leaving was the best decision of his Life. Got rid of a very toxic environment !

[@JohnMegaton2062]

@@preziveoklot he “got out of” a very toxic environment. He certainly wasn’t the cause of it.

[@bigmike5785]

HE LEFT THE FOCKING BAND!

[@Sideler74]

He paid the emotional price for Cliff dying. All he ever wanted was to be treated like Rob Trujillo is treated.

[@eyellgeteven9928]

@@Sideler74 That is true...at least James and Lars finally learned how to treat people right in the band. I think Rob brought a level of maturity to the band that it was lacking back in the day.

[@williamblackmon9136]

I love how Jason always gets the loudest cheers. Jason is an absolute beast.

[@lunaticfringe2763]

Damnit Jason. When you left, so did the heart of Metallica

[@franciscorevuelta491]

True

[@Ozzie143]

blame lars and james. especially, james, who still acts like a ignorant dick when jason is mentioned.

[@skyenorwood3120]

Is it just me or does he sound like he’s trying so hard to not cry while speaking?

[@spkoftdvl]

He is pure passion and emotion, so yes

[@4md17]

its just you

[@stevenapexresidual7930]

Jason was the best member of the band as far as closeness and dedication to the fans.. Jason Newsted absolutely deserved the crowd roar he received here and it makes my heart flutter with joy to see tremendous cheers and standing ovations... \m/\m/\m/\.../\.../\.../

[@kazuhiramiller7491]

I think you spelled Cliff Burton wrong

[@4md17]

@@kazuhiramiller7491 cliff was a great musician but didnt give a fuck for fans. he was a goat of bass in that time and he liked to show off..

[@JohnMegaton2062]

@@kazuhiramiller7491 Cliff was great, but Jason was the man.

[@TomMusick]

i'm surprised they didn't cut him out of the mix like they did on "justice".

[@HuyNguyen-vj1uw]

Tom Musick James and Lars are assholes

[@TomMusick]

talentless assholes

[@HuyNguyen-vj1uw]

Taylor Warren They were assholes, talentless no, but assholes yee

[@dedzeppelin197]

James is the only talentless.... lars is the asshole :v

[@Brokenface]

James talentless??? are you demented?

[@crazeyjoe]

It was excellent of Jason to mention his band prior to Metallica, Flotsam and Jetsam in his acceptance speech, very well done!

[@juancarlosortiz4188]

Me puso los pelos de punta,nunca hay que olvidar de donde viene uno,bravo por él, le falto decir en flotsam and jetsam con menos presupuesto se me escuchaba el bajo😅😅😅

[@BeerCigarsAndTexas]

jason is an amazing talent and was so great with metallica. I really miss him being in the band

[@JohnMegaton2062]

Yeah it’s a real shame James and Lars couldn’t grow up sooner. Cost them a great bass player and probably a friendship. They’ve left some wreckage in their wake and a lot of that was due to being drunks and on dope the whole time. It’s all fun and games on camera until it’s time to pay the toll at the end. Fortunately they were able to turn that around.

[@julieschultz6363]

I've known Jason for 37 years and he's ALWAYS been just sweet as he as he appears to be. I love him and he changed my life for the better. And saved my neck on two separate occasions.

[@winterlucy]

Please explain! Huge fan here

[@julieschultz6363]

@@winterlucy I can't believe I hadn't seen your reply until just now. Sorry about that. 🥺 Here's the link to my story: www.quora.com/Have-you-ever-met-someone-before-they-became-famous-and-now-they-are-really-famous/answer/Julie-Schultz-15?__nsrc__=4&__snid3__=21153802218

[@MoonchildMindaugas2]

@@julieschultz6363 Huge cheers for that 🤘😉✌️

[@julieschultz6363]

@@MoonchildMindaugas2 About my stories? Thank you. I have crazy concert stories about quite a few rock stars.

[@MoonchildMindaugas2]

@@julieschultz6363 Yes, about them 😊I am a bit too shy to dare ask you to release some of them as a book 😉 Or something like that.

[@saltedllama2759]

Rob and Jason know each other outside the work and have mad respect for one another. Both have been and/or were a part of the band for each over a decade, and both have jammed on stage together with Metallica.

[@GRYNGE7]

This is the one guy even non Metallica fans love. Jason is one of the coolest and most humble dudes to ever rock the bass. Love this guy

[@jmp469]

Bring back Jason... Just bring him back!

[@kevinruiz4125]

JMP rob is way better lmao but Jason was good I like him

[@PurushNahiMahaPurush]

Yes! Bring back Jason and put him on vocals. God knows Hetfield cannot sing for his life nowadays. Hetfield's voice is too clean for my liking as opposed to the gritty voice from the 80s. I can deal with a clean voice if the singer can actually sing on stage. Hetfield can't though.

[@adscientia8370]

90' metallica was great...but today is other metallica.

[@jayjaykingbee5566]

JASON had the best neck snapping hair whip cyclone of the whole band and he totally deserves the recognition for his badass bass work.

[@southboundguitar]

You should watch Cliff 'em All.

[@eyellgeteven9928]

@@southboundguitar Yeah, if Cliff were still alive, just imagine how fucked his neck would be now! I think Jason has had neck problems over the years.

[@Under_myvoodoo]

That shit made me laugh 😂 the way you described it

[@Takaichi666-]

The way the crowd screamed when he stepped up to microphone speaks volumes

[@ickdon7999]

James should have let Jason just make his echo brain project. He would have stayed in Metallica. No offense Rob.

[@andrewroy6376]

Fuck rob

[@sidvicious7452]

@@andrewroy6376 fuck you

[@sidvicious7452]

@UFCboy99 TiramiFUCKINGsu time fuck you🖕 know nothing about rob

[@BegetterVIIEVEN]

Go Newsted, wooo

[@ImEnzoProductions]

Sharp Style Fortune rob is good but Jason is way better

[@ROOKTABULA]

1:29 "... but not for 15 years of treating me like total SHIT and forcing me to quit the goddamn band."

[@preziveoklot]

TRUTH !!!!

[@millennial_falcon2240]

I fucking LOVE how Kirk is the one behind him in the close up shot

[@vananon51]

From what I’ve heard, Kirk was more devastated about Jason quitting than Lars and James were. I believe Kirk had said they were best friends and it was like losing Cliff all over again...Robert is a brilliant bassist & superb musician, but in my view, Jason will always be the best living Metallica bassist...I wonder where the band would’ve been today if Cliff had lived...would they have become what they are, or less?...

[@aaronmoore6572]

I'm sure Cliff would be more proud of Jason than Metallica guys, Jason is a great great person. He cared about the band the most, "i have to, it's for the kids"

[@laurettelaliberte8864]

IDK.. Is it wrong that I still don't feel Robert Trujillo as part of Metallica? I loved Cliff, and was fortunate enough to see Metallica when he was alive. But, to me, Metallica will always be James, Lars, Kirk, and Jason.

[@Me-gh4qu]

Agreed, I stopped listening when he joined the band.

[@nataszasuarez6243]

It's nothing wrong with that.

[@victormendoza6672]

Trujillo it’s better bassist than Jason but worst at writing than burton.(Jason kick ass with live performances)

[@olle12]

Haha, Robert is the best musician in the band. He plays bass/guitar better then any of them. Lars is a mediocre drummer, even though he kept at it for 40 fucking years, compare him to Nicko from Maiden, Lars is flat as f*ck missing tempo and all kinds of sh*t, but the most important thing = He doesn't seem to have fun at all, enjoying the music he makes, thats the biggest fucking turn off there is. There are bands that enjoys themself and there are bands that do it for the money. James and Kirks guitars.....well compare their skill with the guys in Maiden....they aren't even close. Maiden still delivers quality albums now, Metallica hasn't done a good one since black album. Kill'em all is one of my favourite albums of all time, I remember when I bought the cassette in my youth. However nowadays 30 years later, Maidens music is so much more talented then theese guys.

[@besimeaslan9589]

THAT IS FUCKING RUDE

[@frauqqing]

"Thank you ma'am" , so sweet

[@whysoserious8751]

what does that woman yells?

[@BreinGames]

I'd like to thank thrash pioneers, Flotsam and Jetsam............and thanks to Metallica too lol

[@kevinruiz4125]

DVN stop......

[@LJP03]

Jack Spencer The truth is just too savage

[@pedroxmartinez3690]

Flotsam is still awesome to this day.

[@jammyfeen]

Hold your head up high Mr Newsted, you're the only one of them with any integrity and real fans can see that.

[@naughtydog201]

jammyfeen And you call yourself a "real fan". I think you are just being an elitist. I'm sure the other guys have integrity as well. It's not your call or right to say otherwise. I know this is just youtube but don't say stupid shit dude

[@plank4560]

Chase Kaplan well he's actually the one with the best attitude out of all the members

[@goncalosousa3233]

jammyfeen Kirk has integrity

[@aiden.0082]

The mic is too low for him to keep his head up

[@JohnMegaton2062]

The others had to get their noses rubbed in the dog pile first before they learned, but eventually they did. A couple of rehabs and divorces will humble previously arrogant boys.

[@Slagterfar]

By far my favorite Metallica member ever

[@breakdancinfool]

I like how Jason takes ownership of his massive contribution to Metallica and uses "us" and "we" and present-tense terms when referring to the band. He knows he is still Metallica, no matter what anyone else thinks.

[@flashthirteen]

good observation

[@agoraphobicadam1171]

I saw the Justice For All tour in 1989 and Jason really puts his heart and soul into the music.Thanks,Jason for being one hell of a performer and a concert I will never forget.

[@TheeMissingLinc]

I was there too

[@michaellewchuk8272]

I’m jealous! Awesome.

[@mleni12]

Ramasay Bolton

[@dukeofhazard1142]

mleni12 lol

[@TyDie85]

"Without you, there could be no "us"." Such a beautiful, impactful statement.

[@juanf5391]

He dropped the ball at the closing of the speech, "You are the fuel and without you, there could be no..." FIRE!

[@MichaelBrown-qm1fp]

thank you so much james, kirk, lars, **pauses*/ *rob smiling uncomfortably*

[@TheMafrand]

Nice try but no he doesn't. He totally understand, that Jason thanks his old bandmates.

[@Kruegernator123]

He’s thanking those three since they were the ones who hired him after Cliff’s passing. Jason has said plenty of great things about Rob over the years.

[@mikehunt8247]

Jason almost made me cry.. I miss my metallica.

[@satiroglu44]

Love you Jason. You always kept it cool and real.

[@NestLeo86]

Rob's like a teenager here

[@lk6687]

he's like a 12 year old on a wedding

[@amk51909]

jason newstead was metallicas prime .. justice was the last album done with the old metallica thrash heavy sound .. that was the end of metallicas best years

[@dr.banana2828]

listen to jason newsted´s solo metal music. u wont listen twice to that crap honestly

[@senorwoofers9574]

Shut up obviously St. anger was their last good thrash album

[@meowysam]

blakkflagg tripplsixx No it ain't.

[@WellFedProductions]

mark kevorkian Jason actually wrote the opening track Blackend...

[@buedro28]

@mark kevorkian Blackened Opening Track of the album was Jasons

[@derwinmoss5709]

Jason is such a class act.

[@frippertonics6421]

Jason loved the fans and wasn't afraid to show it... and they clearly loved him back. I've never seen a negative comment about him from anyone who was a fan of Metallica's music. Great to see Jason included in the Hall of Fame induction; it was the one thing the band got right when it came to how they treated him.

[@franklindelanoroosevelt9177]

Damn, that ovation for newsted

[@BlackVirtue]

Man he got lucky with wife

[@EscapingEmpires]

It's called money.

[@philipgonzalez6153]

Martin 😂😂😂😂😂

[@BlackVirtue]

No. There are a lot of people with money, but only few have good wives.

[@aprilchoyce7588]

BlackVirtue right! she is still beautiful after all these years!

[@BlackVirtue]

Definitely, and she also looks really feminine and kind.

[@ram76921]

The hero the fans truly deserved but were denied. God bless Cliff and Jason Newsted. 🙏 🫡

[@mzspargo]

Thank you so much for including Jason, & thank you Jason for coming! If only Frusciante would've shown up when RHCP were inducted, he was invited but I guess he's just truly over it. *sigh

[@P1983sche]

Jason was humbled to be in the band and was humbled to receive this honor. However, he deserved to be in that band and he DESERVED to receive this honor. He’s the only one who didn’t seem like an egomaniac; he also seems genuine and full of class.

[@peacetree5000]

Jason is the Boss.

[@Gac3la]

Brian Aspden *THE BASS******

[@marsimus13]

ok but can we take a moment to express how beautiful kirk is

[@nazariog.1155]

This dude is dedicated to his music!!

[@k_evralo23]

For me, Jason Newsted is the most loved Metallica member overall... That’s why many people cheered for him during the induction of Metallica in the rock&roll hall of fame in 2009.

[@the6ig6adwolf]

he was definitely my favorite part of the band but maybe that's because I discovered metallica when I was 8 years old and Justice had just come out. he played with such amazing energy and passion, he killed the stage every nite!

[@jiggleykrowzer8768]

Newsted didn't have the bass talent that Cliff or even Rob have, but he made up for it with passion and his backing vocals were great. It's so cool that these guys are still very close despite going their separate ways as musicians.

[@rocnoir4233]

You're kidding right ?

[@jiggleykrowzer8768]

Roc Noir Go on, explain your sarcasm... ? I actually love all THREE bass players of MetallicA.

[@rocnoir4233]

+monokhem Can't expect this expert to know about McGovney I guess.

[@jiggleykrowzer8768]

Roc Noir Dude yes I know ALL about McGovney, he sucked LOL. They mainly used him since they needed a place to crash and jam at. Dave Mustaine poured beer into his amp and shocked him because Ron didn't like Dave's pet dog. I know ALL about MetallicA, they call me Encyclopedia MetallicA ya fucker!

[@TheWatersLundParty]

Believe me they are not close in reality. Had they been younger they probably would have frozen Jason out on this one. I dont think they have anything to do with eachother at all anymore.

[@NickSwe]

people that don't understand why so much love for jason think of this... he was the bass player, and yet he is, still, the coolest member of the band, when you air guitar a metallica song you do it jason style, not jame or kirk, as simple as that.

[@Jokilldrum]

He kept Metallica alive and kicking. They all definitely owe him gratitude for his love, dedication to the music, the band

[@chriskrausesmovie]

kicking like a kickdrum...idk hes a bassist

[@franklindelanoroosevelt9177]

1:46 (Kirk) oh shit... this speech is better then all of ours... can we make the microphone quieter like we did with his bass on ...and Justice for all?

[@teviscorey]

Kirk Hammet: the real father of Pedro from Napoleon Dynamite

[@christopherrankin4769]

Jason is so genuine! Great guy. Definitely not an act with him. Its his life!!! 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@keepthemetalflowing]

Jason is a class act, a real professional. And a helluva bassist!

[@Youre_Right]

I’ve always like Jason the best out of Metallica members. While I can’t say I know them personally. I have met them multiple times and Jason was the one that always took time to talk and thank the fans for their support.

[@philoyphilia]

Wow Jason has so much class. He is the most genuine of the band. He does care about the fans.

[@michaeljames2564]

And that's how you rise above, folks. Boom.

[@ErimlRGG]

I started liking Metallica because of Jason. Of course I've heard songs and heard of them but it wasn't until I watched Cunning Stunts and watched the energy Jason brought to them and heard his bass solo that I started appreciating them as a band

[@morgothpt5737]

2 class acts, always, Jason and Cliff’s dad… he really was happy 🙂

[@mattmirmak]

I interviewed Jason via phome in 1989 when I was a college DJ at our campus radio station at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, MN. They were on their Damaged Justice Tour at that time. Nice guy and got our crowded studio of Metallica fans whipped up in a frenzy by saying "METAL"! Probably the most listened to campus radio show during the 1988-89 school year.

[@kristyyyy9420]

Jason deserves so much better honestly. He’s honestly so talented and it’s such a shame that he got so mistreated in Metallica:(

[@mztweety1374]

15 years with Metallica is nothing to sneeze at. Good man, good bassist.

[@edmundfernandez4205]

For me that was d most beautiful acceptance speech among them... and the most cheered and loudest

[@bassican7]

My hero. I wish he was still in my favorite band.

[@chriskrausesmovie]

you are my hero...i want your autograph

[@Compendium_of_tom]

"he left the fookin band"

[@firstinlastout5937]

for many reason lol

[@massivestroke4083]

He fookin left the band*

[@redarmy8432]

lol..lars..

[@_.lizziejohnson]

i LOVVEEE listening to the huge uproar in the crowd when jason went up omg

[@Jimm386]

What a class act! So sad that he left Metallica but I'm also pleased that he's now on good terms with the guys!

[@GoddessSixx]

I had a lucky opportunity and met Jason. He's the sweetest guy who was so good with the fans. I wish my pics came out; he hates flash photography. I met Hetfield too, but Jason is the strongest memory of that day.

[@scipio8866]

this makes me happy to see Jason up there with them

[@seanpaddison5386]

Jason.....you are missed in the music industry. Can't wait to see u live sometime soon I hope!

[@samdepaepe6534]

This speech is wonderful.

[@JohnMegaton2062]

Jason is a legitimately humble, appreciative guy, who understands the fans, and that’s why they all love him. He was there when they took it all to the next level that resulted in the HoF. He deserves all the credit and recognition as much as any of those other guys on stage.

[@talktalk2412]

And Thank You Jason For your epic hair turn head bangs, your brutal backing vocals, your awesome bass solos and for putting in the final part of the Metallica puzzle at the time.

[@gregorp8406]

Jason is a solid gentleman! Those guys learned a lot of things from him while he was in the band, but they've learned a lot more after he left

[@davidmackeown5496]

Jason in my opinion will always be a Metallica legend even though he had tough time in band.

[@drivenbythechills]

I like how he says : "I'll like to show my gratitude to the Metallica's fans around the world". But the gratitude doesn't come from nowhere. You guys shred of hard work to become to that point. It's only in measure of your talents. I love&loved Metallica since i was a teen & the quality that came out of it. Hard work dedication truly pays off, they're living proof.

[@iago4096]

I don't appreciate the censorship

[@Ja_s-per]

He appreciates the time with the band, He F'n loved!!! The time,.he spent....... After shows, With fans!!! Signing autographs, talking, enjoying conversations about how the band changed their minds... About, Life!!! He lived it! And loved every minute! Thanks, Jason Newsted!!! 😎🇺🇸🎸🇺🇸😎

[@omarrodriguez4237]

And again, Kirk being the only decent one looking genuinely happy for the guy while Lars looks meh, Hetfield looks angry and Trujillo looks... awkward af in that situation.

[@dj80550]

Jason, you truly went above and beyond. The effort and passion did not go unnoticed. Tne Metallica machine should be forever indebted to your skills and contributions. My friend of Misery is your timeless riff.

[@philipflores2515]

I love how these days fans hold Jason to such high regard only because he left. But the whole time he was in the band fans always said he’s no Cliff. So fans never appreciated Jason until he left. Hypocrites

[@Kruegernator123]

What fans? The old ones from the ‘80s?

[@mikescott8478]

My favorite member.. still missed

[@srincident]

Rob: awesome player and dude. Cliff: Legend. Jason: Metallica

[@mircogrund3084]

And don't forget thank you Mr. Newsted for giving your heart, soul, love and energy to give us all the magic all the great memories

[@bthonk]

jason is my favorite metallica member, and he has always had the best hair

[@zamp6969]

It was classy but also the right thing for them to include Jason

[@jhepp33]

Jason was my favorite member of the band. Was shocked to see him go.... but now understand why.