James Alan Hetfield famous American musician who is well known as a co-founder of the American heavy metal band Metallica. He also performs as the rhythm guitarist, lead vocalist, primary songwriter, and solos in the studio and lives shows. Let’s know more about James Hetfield Net Worth, Wife, Age, Height, Family, Kids, Daughter, Wiki, and Biography.
James Hetfield Net worth
How much is James Hetfield worth? James Hetfield Estimated net worth more than $300 million. He made a lot of income from the Metallica band. Metallica became one of the best rock music bands and sold more than 120 million albums globally. Most of the records were hit favorites and got platinum awards. He didn’t release any solo albums. Therefore his most income got from their band.
James Hetfield Wife
Who is James Hetfield married to? Hetfield married Francesca Tomasi on August 17, 1997. James Hetfield met his wife in 1992. At that time, she was a costume designer for the Metallica band.
James Hetfield Age
How old is James Hetfield? He is 57 years old (as of 2020). James Hetfield’s birthday was on August 3, 1963. He is from Downey, California, U.S. Downey is a city located in southeast Los Angeles County, California.
James Hetfield Height and Weight
How tall is James Hetfield? He is Feet – 6 feet 1 inch, 186 cm, and 1.86 m tall. He weighs 87 kg or180 lbs. Also, he is wearing a shoe size 13 US.
James Hetfield Family
Hetfield was born in Downey, California, on August 3, 1963. His father was Virgil Lee Hetfield; he was a truck driver. Mother was Cynthia Bassett, a light opera singer. His parents were divorced when Hetfield was 13 years old. Hetfield has two younger brothers David Hale and Christopher Hale, from his mother’s first marriage, and a younger sister Deanna Hetfield. Hetfield’s mother died in 1979 due to cancer. Father died in late 1996.
James Hetfield Kids, Sons and Daughter
He has three children, the son Castor Virgil Hetfield born on May 18, 2000. The eldest daughter Cali Tee Hetfield born on June 13, 1998, and the younger daughter Marcella Francesca Hetfield born on January 17, 2002.
James Hetfield Career
Hetfield started learning piano when he was 9, and his brother David also joined him as a drummer. He attended Downey High School as a freshman and graduated from Brea-Olinda High School in 1981. When he was 14, he starts to play guitar with Robert Okner.
Hetfield was the co-founder of Metalica band with Lars Ulrich .in October 1981. He answered the advertisement by drummer Lars Ulrich of Los Angeles newspaper that’s how Metallica was born. Later on, the various artist was joined Metallica. Their first album was “Kill ‘Em All,” It peaked at number 155 on the Billboard 200 in 1986.
Metallica band won the Nine Grammy award, and they released ten studio albums. Hetfield was ranked as No 8 in Joel McIver’s book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists in 2009. And also ranked at no. 24 by Hit Parader on their list of the 100 Greatest Metal Vocalists of All Time. In the same year, Metallica band was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
James Hetfield Biography, Wiki
| James Hetfield Wiki and Biography | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | James Alan Hetfield |
| Nick Name | James Hetfield |
| Date of Birth |
August 3, 1963 Downey, California, U.S. |
| Age | age 57 years old |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac | Leo |
| High School | Downey High School, Downey High School |
| Profession | Actor, Songwriter, Film Producer, Composer,Record producer, Bassist, Drummer |
| Height/ Tall | Feet & Inches: 6’1″ Centimetres: 186 cm Meters: 1.86 m |
| Weight | Kilograms: 87 Kg/ Pounds: 180 lbs |
| Eye Color |
Blue |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
| Wife | Francesca Tomasi(1997) |
| Networth | $300 million (Approx) |
James Hetfield Facts
- When he was 9, he started to play the piano and started drumming when he was 14. Later on, he starts playing the guitar.
- Hetfield’s parents divorced when he was 13 years old.
- His mother was diagnosed with cancer, and she died in 1979 when Hetfield was 16 years old.
- In the beginning, he was a member of the Leather Charm and Obsession band.
- He has two brothers and one sister. After his mother died, he lived with his older brother.
- He is interested in Farming, Beekeeping, hunting, customizing cars and motorcycles.
- He loves to play baseball, football, and ice hockey.
- Hetfield’s first-ever signature guitar was by ESP Company, and it is a Japanese manufacturer company.
- He is the co-founder of the American heavy metal band Metallica.