Kirk Hammett
American guitarist
Metallica guitarist whose fleet, ferocious, and fluid playing style helped define the Bay Area thrash sound.
| Born | November 18, 1962 |
| Hometown | San Francisco, California, United States of America |
| Net worth | $200 million |
| Height | 5'7" (1.71m) |
| Spouse | Lani Hammett, Rebecca Enrica Kestelyn |
| Children | Angel Ray Keala Hammett, Vincenzo Kainalu Hammett |
| Parents | Dennis L. Hammett, Teofila "Chefela" Oyao |
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Metallica's Kirk Hammett confirms fans' 'Batman Riff' theory
- Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett has confirmed that the theme from the 1960s 'Batman' TV series inspired a riff on the band's song 'Shadows Follow', from their latest LP '72 Seasons'.
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