Kirk Hammett on Whitfield Crane the Right "Anti-Frontman" for The Wedding Band (Rockstars In Cars)

Kirk Hammett talks about playing with Whitfield Crane as a frontman versus James Hetfield, playing with Doc Coyle, potentially expanding The Wedding Band, and more. Kirk Hammett: Rockstars In Cars (visiting Cosmo Music) Web Series, Episode 12 of 13. We picked up guitarist of the band Metallica, Kirk Hammett, from his hotel downtown Toronto and drove him up to Cosmo Music. We talk to Kirk on his way to his gig with The Wedding Band at Cosmo Music. Find out how Rob Trujillo, Joey Castillo, Whit Crane, and Doc Coyle came together with Kirk Hammett and more. Watch more Rockstars In Cars featuring Kirk Hammett: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLT4Cj9GeXCewlq_LMRKSTxSjU2OP1Jr05 Transcripts from Rockstars In Cars featuring Kirk Hammett: https://cosmomusic.ca/blog/rockstars-in-cars-visiting-cosmo-music-with-kirk-hammett Kirk Hammett (front passenger) Mark Hebert, CEO Cosmo Music (driver) Paul Luis, Cosmo Music (back behind front passenger) Neil Shukla, Cosmo Music (back behind driver) Recorded en route to Cosmo Music on July 29, 2019. ABOUT KIRK HAMMETT Kirk Hammett, guitarist of the band Metallica, is extremely recognizable to people around the world. As a band, they've won eight Grammy awards, and five of their albums debuted at #1 on Billboard's charts. Metallica has sold over 110 million records, and they are among the most commercially successful bands of all time. Also an avid collector of horror and sci-fi movie posters, his popularity spans genres. "Every room that I had the posters in, I would always make sure I had a guitar and amp in that room for if they inspired me to play", he said about his horror movie posters in Rolling Stone in August 2017. -------------------- SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmoMusicTube SHOP COSMO: https://cosmomusic.ca ABOUT COSMO MUSIC: Cosmo Music is one of the biggest and best musical instrument retail stores globally, providing sales, service, rentals, and lessons for all types of musical instruments in a one-of-a-kind, world class facility. We're more than just a music store, we've got you covered for: * help finding the right instrument for you * supporting your music making by offering the right gear * renting an instrument or gear * improving your playing * getting your instrument or gear back into top-working condition * help making your event a success * setting up A/V for your organization A long history. Established in 1968, over 50 years in the music business You're with family. Founded by Tom Hebert, family owned and operated The single largest musical instrument store in North America. 60,150 sq ft store offering the largest stock in Canada We know our stuff. Over 200 employees including 23 repair technicians and 80+ highly qualified teachers Unforgettable performances. Home of the Cosmopolitan Music Hall venue Host of CosmoFEST. Canada's premier musical instrument & gear exhibition and celebration of live music - connecting artists, experts, master builders, leaders, and fans from across the world Learn more: https://cosmomusic.ca/pages/our-story. CONTACT COSMO: support@cosmo.ca 1-800-463-3000 10 Via Renzo Dr, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada, L4S 0B6 CONNECT WITH COSMO: Email Subscribe: https://cosmomusic.ca/pages/subscribe TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cosmomusicca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmomusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CosmoMusicCanada Twitter: https://twitter.com/cosmomusic LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cosmo-music #CosmoMusic Over 50 Years of Helping You Make Music --------------------

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