David Ellefson

Bassist David Ellefson has become a mainstay in the rock and metal communities now for over 25 years. Internationally acclaimed as the bassist and co-founder of Thrash icons Megadeth, he is known for his unique and hard-hitting style of bass playing, as well as his versatility in a wide variety of other musical settings across the globe, too. David has carved a vast musical career as a bassist, songwriter, record producer, clinician, and author of his book “Making Music Your Business…A Guide For Young Musicians”. David holds a Bachelor’s degree in business & marketing and continues to lecture on a variety of music and business-related topics in his online YouTube series “David Ellefson’s ROCK SHOP”. Ellefson’s seasoned experiences in the trenches of the music business have awarded him eight Grammy nominations, multiple gold & platinum records, and continuous world concert tour activity. These efforts have culminated in a lifetime of musical productivity.