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FLASHBACK: Lars Ulrich’s Rock Hall Acceptance Speech

Today (December 26) is Lars Ulrich’s birthday, so it seems appropriate to look back on one of the biggest moments in his career when Metallica was inducted into the Rock…

Lars Ulrich (R) of Metallica speaks as Kirk Hammett (L) and Jason Newsted
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Today (December 26) is Lars Ulrich’s birthday, so it seems appropriate to look back on one of the biggest moments in his career when Metallica was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009.

Lars’ speech was short, straight to the point and incredibly poignant, especially at the end when he thanked his father, Torben, for giving him a great, fulfilling childhood.  Who can’t help but tear up along with him?

(Some NSFW language ahead)

Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights