David Scott Mustaine (born September 13, 1961) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, actor and author. He is best known as the co-founder, lead vocalist, guitarist and primary songwriter of the American heavy metal band Megadeth, as well as the original lead guitarist of the heavy metal band Metallica.
David Scott Mustaine was born September 13, 1961, in La Mesa, California, to Emily (née David) and John Mustaine. His father was of French, German, Irish and Finnish descent, whereas his mother was a German Jewish emigrant. He was brought up as a Jehovah's Witness.
Panic was Mustaine's first band. The lineup was Mike Leftwych on drums, Bob Evans on bass, Tom Quecke on rhythm guitar, Pat Voeks as the vocalist, with Mustaine as the lead guitarist. Both Mike Leftwych and a sound man were killed in a car crash after Panic's second show. Dave says after the band started to fall apart in 1981, Quecke also died.
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