James Hetfield

 American musician James Alan Hetfield was born on August 3 in 1963. He is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, as well as co-founder and the main songwriter of Metallica, a heavy metal group. The intricate rhythm playing of his is his strength. He also performs solo and plays guitar in live performances or in the studio. After responding to an advertisement in The Recycler in Los Angeles, Lars Ulrich asked Hetfield to join forces with him in the formation of Metallica. Metallica has won nine Grammy Awards, and has released ten studio albums, three extended plays as well as 24 singles. Hetfield was ranked No. Joel McIver's book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists places Hetfield at the number. 8. The list by Hit Parader of the 100 Greatest Metal Vocalists Of All Time with 24. Guitar World's poll ranked Hetfield as the 19th-most influential guitarist ever. He was also ranked in the second spot (alongside Metallica lead guitarist Kirk Hammett), in the 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists poll. Hetfield was named the 87th most influential musician by Rolling Stone.