Last updated on: October 27, 2020
Kirk Hammett is an American musician. He is the lead guitarist of the band Metallica.
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Bio/Wiki
Full Name
Kirk Lee Hammett
Nickname
The Ripper, Kirk Hampster
Profession
Musician, Songwriter, Author
Career
Debut
Film
The Darwin Awards (2006)
TV Show
Headbangers Ball (1995)
Album
Ride the Lightning (1984)
Best Known for
Being the founder of the American thrash metal band, Exodus
Genres
Heavy metal, Hard rock, Thrash metal, Hard rock, speed metal
Instruments
Guitar
Awards
Personal life
Date of Birth
November 18, 1962
Age
58 years
Zodiac sign
Scorpio
Signature
Nationality
American
Birth Place
San Francisco, California, United States of America
Residence
San Francisco, California, United States of America
School / College / University
De Anza High School
Religion
Christianity
Race / Ethnicity
Irish, English, Scottish, German from the father’s side and Filipino, Chinese descents from the mother’s side.
Food Habits
Non-vegan
Hobbies
Playing Guitar, Reading Comic Books, Surfing
Physical Stats & More
Height
- In feet – 5′ 7¼”
- In Centimeters – 171 cm
- In meters – 1.71 m
Weight
- In kilograms – 72 kg
- In Pounds – 159 lbs
Body Measurements
- Chest Size: unknown
- Biceps Size: unknown
- Waist Size: unknown
Shoe size
10 (US)
Eye color
Dark Brown
Hair color
Salt and Pepper
Family
Spouse
Rebecca Hammett (1987-1990) (Divorced)
Lani Hammett (1998-Present)
Father
Dennis L. Hammett
Mother
Teofila “Chefela” Oyao
Siblings
Rick Hammett (Older Brother)
Tracy Hammett (Older Sister)
Children
Angel Ray Keala Hammett (Son) (Born in 2016)
Vincenzo Kainalu Hammett (Son) (Born in 2008)
Relationship & More
Marital Status
Married to Lani Hammett
Marriage Date
December 3, 1987 – Rebecca Hammett
January 31, 1998 – Lani Hammett
Affairs or dating history
Rebecca Hammett (1982-1990)
Sarah (1992-1995)
Julie (1996)
Lani Hammett (1997-Present)
Favorite Things
Favorite Childhood Musical Influences – Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, UFO
Favorite Guitar – ESP KH-2 M-II “Boris Karloff Mummy” #1
Money Factor
Net Worth
$200 million
Source of Income – Musician
Car collection
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House
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Find on Web
Website
None.