Quotes from Robert Trujillo
Back in the day, being a young, inspired bass player, I started to gravitate toward jazz fusion. I almost would have called myself an elitist. I got to the point where, for a little bit there, I was more interested in instrumental music.
— Robert Trujillo
I feel like I've always been a great mediator.
— Robert Trujillo
I knew Rocky George, the guitar player, 'cause I went to junior high school with him, so I've known him for many years.
— Robert Trujillo
We all grew up with Black Sabbath. I mean, there's no secret there. Any of us, any of the members of any band I've ever been in, or anyone I've ever worked with.
— Robert Trujillo
I've been friends with Jaco Pastorius's son since 1996 - Johnny Pastorius, the eldest son. And I remember when I first met him, I said, 'Some day, you've gotta make a film about your father,' because his influence is so broad.
— Robert Trujillo
I'm always pulling and really feeding off of my inspirations. I think most musicians do.
— Robert Trujillo
What we're doing is special and unique in its own way but still keeping it heavy. For me as a listener, part of the journey I'm on with Metallica, there's just a certain edge that needs to be there.
— Robert Trujillo
For me, the most important thing that I tell young people is to have fun.
— Robert Trujillo
I feel that music is such an inspirational form of energy, as baseball is. And especially with Metallica, believe it or not, our shows are very physical. Sports is a very physical thing, too.
— Robert Trujillo
I always say, 'Hey, I'm in Metallica, but I wasn't on the Black Album.'
— Robert Trujillo
We enjoy playing small shows, big shows, whatever. There's the energy of the visual production, and all that stuff starts to happen, so when you see it come to life, it's pretty exciting.
— Robert Trujillo
You just go out and do the best that you can. I think people feel that, and they embrace it, and it's a part of what makes Metallica special.
— Robert Trujillo