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David Ellefson

Class of 2019 Artist

Inducted

2019

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David Ellefson is an American musician best known as the bassist and co-founder of the thrash metal band Megadeth. His powerful bass lines and songwriting have been integral to the band’s success leading to 10 Grammy nominations and countless gold & platinum records. David also has a bachelor’s degree in buisness marketing and lectures on music and buisness related topics. Megadeth – Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good! (1985); Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying? (1986); Rust in Peace (1990); Countdown to Extinction (1992); Youthanasia (1994)

Selected Discography

Megadeth – Killing Is My Business… and Business Is Good! (1985) Peace Sells… but Who’s Buying? (1986) Rust in Peace (1990) Countdown to Extinction (1992) Youthanasia (1994)
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