Inducted November 18, 2018 A co-founder of Megadeth alongside guitarist Dave Mustaine, Dave has
played bass on some of the most classic metal tracks ever recorded including “Symphony of Destruction,”
“Peace Sells…But Who’s Buying” and “Hangar 18.” A monster on the four-string, Ellefson’s rabid attack
style has influenced a generation of bassists who followed. Dave has also found success as a highly-touted producer, clinician, music business lecturer and entrepreneur. He presedes over a global brand including his own record label EMP Label Group/Ellefson Music Productions and was involved in the
recent re-launch of the legendary Combat Records. Ellefson has his own line of signature music gear and integral associations with Jackson Guitars, SIT Strings, Ovation Guitars, and a number of other high-profile companies. This year David launched his BASSTORY World Tour, a solo tour combining elements of his legendary bass clinics with his famous spoken word storytelling and live collaborations with other artists including ex-Guns N’ Roses guitarist Bumblefoot and Combat artists Dead By Wednesday, Wrath and Green Death.
David Ellefson
