Pro-wrestling legend Terry Bolea (better known as Hulk Hogan)
has revealed that he was more than willing to walk away from the
wrestling business to join Metallica as their new bass player. As
fans of Hogan are aware, before becoming a wrestler he was an
accomplished bass player who earned good money playing in
bands.
He states: "I was in England presenting an award with Jerry
Hall, Mick Jagger’s ex, and she told me the (Rolling) Stones were
looking for a bass player,” Hogan said. “I sent her a ton of
merchandise that she asked for and said ‘Tell Mick I’m a great bass
player.’ I never heard a word back.
"When Metallica was looking for a bass player, I called and
never heard a word back from them either. I would have quit
wrestling in a heartbeat to be a bass player for Metallica."
