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David Scott Mustaine is Megadeth's co-founder, frontman, songwriter, and sole member.
Dave Mustaine is an American heavy metal musician, singer, songwriter and actor. He is best known as the co-founder, lead vocalist, guitarist and primary songwriter of the American thrash metal band Megadeth. He has also been involved with a number of other bands throughout his career.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1961</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Dave Mustaine is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On September 13, 1961, Dave Mustaine was born in La Mesa, California.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1977</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Joins Metallica</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mustaine joins the metal band Metallica as a guitarist and songwriter.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1983</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Founds Megadeth</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mustaine founds the thrash metal band Megadeth with bassist David Ellefson.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1985</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Releases 1st Album "Killing Is My Business...And Business is Good!"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Megadeth releases their first album "Killing Is My Business...And Business is Good!" to critical acclaim.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1992</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Grammy Nomination for Megadeth</div><div class='timeline-text'>The band receives a Grammy nomination for their single "Symphony of Destruction".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mustaine and Megadeth are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Releases 15th Studio Album Dystopia</div><div class='timeline-text'>Mustaine releases his 15th studio album with Megadeth, Dystopia, which reaches number three on the Billboard 200.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>His Innovative Style</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Dave Mustaine is known for his innovative and unique style of metal music. He has consistently pushed the boundaries of metal music and created a style that is truly one of a kind.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>His Songwriting Ability</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Dave Mustaine has written some of the most memorable songs in metal history. He has been able to write powerful lyrics and create melodies that stick with listeners long after the song ends.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>His Commitment to Music Education</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Dave Mustaine has always been an advocate for music education. He has established a foundation to support music education and provides scholarships to aspiring young musicians.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Was a Session Musician</h3><p class='facts-text'>Before forming the thrash metal band Megadeth, Dave Mustaine was an established session musician for various artists, including KISS and Alice Cooper.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Fired from Metallica</h3><p class='facts-text'>Dave Mustaine was fired from Metallica in 1983 due to his drug and alcohol addiction. He then formed Megadeth, which has gone on to become one of the most successful metal bands ever.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Was a Skateboarder</h3><p class='facts-text'>As a teen, Dave Mustaine was an avid skateboarder, which is where he first met Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Released Solo Albums</h3><p class='facts-text'>Dave Mustaine released two solo albums in 2004 and 2007, titled "The System Has Failed" and "United Abominations" respectively.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Has His Own Signature Guitar</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2009, Dave Mustaine collaborated with Dean Guitars to create his own signature guitar, called the Dean VMNT (Vintage Modified Mustaine).</p></div></div>
Dave Mustaine, an American musician, was born on September 13, 1961, and is currently 61 years old. He is best known as the co-founder, lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the heavy metal band Megadeth, which has sold more than 38 million albums worldwide.
Dave Mustaine has an estimated net worth of $18M. He is best known as the co-founder of the band Megadeath, as well as a successful solo musician and booking artist. His wealth comes from his earnings as a professional musician, record sales, concert ticket sales, and licensing fees.
