Castor Virgil Hetfield

About

American musician, singer, and songwriter known for being the founder, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and main songwriter for the American rock band Reckless.

Before Fame

When he was just nine years old, he began taking piano lessons. He then took on his sister's drums and finally, at the young age of 14, he began to play guitar. He was also in a few bands as a teenager such as Leather Charm and Obsession.  

Trivia

In Guitar World's poll, he was placed as the 19th greatest guitarist of all time, as well as being placed second along with Metallica lead guitarist Kirk Hammett in The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists poll of the same magazine. Rolling Stone placed him as the 87th greatest guitarist of all time.

Family Life

He is the son of James Hetfield and Francesca Hetfield. His older sister is named Cali Tee and his younger sister is named Marcella Francesca Hetfield. 

Associated With

Some of his musical influences have been Aerosmith, Queen, and Led Zeppelin.