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Ron McGovney

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Musician

The Resume

    (November 2, 1963- )
    Born in Los Angelas, California
    Original bassist for Metallica
    Played bass for Phantasm

Why he might be annoying:

    He is the Pete Best of the 80's and 90's.
    According to James Hetfield, he is still bitter about being ousted from the band.
    He did not get along with Lars Ulrich and ESPECIALLY Dave Mustaine.
    His band Phantasm fizzled after a couple of years.
    He sold most of his valuable Metallica gear on eBay.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was constantly bullied by Mustaine, who at one point poured beer on his bass and almost shocked him to death.
    He was a childhood friend and roommate of lead singer James Hetfield.
    He is on good terms with the band and still hangs out with James on occasion.
    His bass playing can be heard on some of Metallica's early demos.
    In addition to playing bass, he took on management and tour driving duties during Metallica's early days.

Credit: Diplomat


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 121 Votes: 44.63% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 25 Votes: 68.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 73 Votes: 46.58% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 119 Votes: 52.94% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 52 Votes: 88.46% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 11 Votes: 45.45% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 18 Votes: 61.11% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying