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Kirk Lee Hammett (born November 18, 1962) is an American musician. Hammett has been the lead guitarist of heavy metal band Metallica since 1983; prior to joining Metallica, he co-formed thrash metal band Exodus in 1979. In 2023, Hammett and Metallica bandmate James Hetfield were co-ranked 23rd on Rolling Stone's list of Greatest Guitarists of All Time. In 2009, Hammett was ranked number 15 in Joel McIver's book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists. == Early life == Hammett was born... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Kirk Hammett first charted in 1991 with Enter Sandman.The artist placed 9 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 12 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements.On US Rock the artist achieved 13 Top‑10s, 5 of which peaked at number‑one.On US Alternative the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.