Kirk Hammett is best known for being a Guitarist. He was born in San Francisco, California, USA on November 18, 1962. Kirk is turning 62 this year. Lead guitarist for heavy metal band Metallica, the group known for albums like Kill ‘Em All. He was also a member of Exodus, a thrash metal outfit.
Kirk Lee Hammett is the lead guitarist and songwriter for the heavy metal band Metallica and has been a member of the band since 1983. Before joining Metallica he formed and named the band Exodus. In 2003, Hammett was ranked 11th on Rolling Stone’s list of The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. In 2009, Hammett was ranked number 15 in Joel McIver’s book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists.
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Facts
| Real Name: | Kirk Lee Hammett |
| Profession: | Guitarist |
| Nationality: | American |
| Date Of Birth: | November 18, 1962 |
| Age (as of 2024): | 61 years old |
| Birth Place: | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Born In: | Baby Boomers Generation |
| Zodiac Sign: | Scorpio |
| Chinese Zodiac: | Tiger |
Kirk Hammett was born in 1960s.
Personal
He worked at Burger King to make enough money to buy a Marshall amplifier. He formed his first band in 1980. Kirk Lee Hammett attended De Anza High School, Richmond, California and San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California. You can also learn about Kirk Hammett’s dating history at CelebsCouples.
| Eye Color: | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color: | Black |
| Shoe Size: | N/A |
Height
At the age of 61, Kirk Hammett’s height is 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm cm) or approximately 1.70 m meters or 67 inches inches.
| Height: | 5 ft, 7 in |
| Height (meters): | 1.70 m m |
| Height (centimeters): | 170 cm cm |
| Height (inches): | 67 inches in |
According to CDC, the average American height for men is 5′ 9″ inches (175 cm or 69 inches) and 5′ 4″ inches (162 cm or 64 inches) for women.
Fact: People lose a total of 1-3 inches (2.5 to 7.5 cm) in height as they age, and women generally losing more than men. Height loss is more rapid after age 70.
Weight
| Body Build: | Athletic |
| Weight (pounds): | 134 lb lbs |
| Weight (kilograms): | 61 kg kg |
| Weight (stone): | 9.6 stone |
Kirk Hammett is a member of famous people who are known for being a famous 61 year old, Guitarist, born in November, in the year 1962, with zodiac sign of Scorpio.
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