“I Used to Play Bass”: Hulk Hogan Once Addressed Accusations of Lying About Trying for Metallica

Hulk Hogan is the most renowned babyface in the history of professional wrestling. He led the top spot for a decade in Vince McMahon’s company. 

However, before leg-dropping his opponents in the ring, Hogan wanted to pursue a career in music. Moreover, he also formed a band name Ruckus in 1976.

A few years back, Hulk Hogan sat for an interview with Vice. There he told about his pursuing a career in music in his younger days. Also, The Hulkster shed a light on joining Metallica and The Rolling Stones at that time. 

Hogan was in the UK once for an award function. However, he heard a lady talking on the phone about needing a bass player. The Immortal One approached her and told her he knows how to play the bass.

Hogan said, “I was like “Look, I used to play bass. I know all the Rolling Stones songs. Tell Mick if you guys need a bass player for the Rolling Stones, I swear to god I could show up. I could rehearse one day and play everything they play. Please tell Mick, please tell Mick.” I got home, sent her all the merchandise—never heard a word back, right?”

The Hulkster further talked about trying to join Metallica. He said, “So then I heard that Metallica needed a bass player, and brother, I was writing letters, made a tape of myself playing and sent it to their management company. Kept making calls trying to get through. I tried for two weeks and never heard a word back from them either.”

Hogan was serious about pursuing a career in music. In the interview, he claimed to leave wrestling if he would have got a chance to play in The Rolling Stones or Metallica.

A few people commented on The Hulkster’s wish to play for top bands. Hogan says, “All the haters were like “You never auditioned for Metallica!” Of course I didn’t—but I tried!”

Hulk Hogan hosts karaoke nights after retirement

The Hulkamania retired from the in-ring competition in the year 2012. Since then, he hasn’t had any matches but has made sporadic appearances in WWE.

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Post-retirement, he mostly spends his time at his beach shop/restaurant, Hogan’s Hangout, which is located in Florida. There are weekly karaoke shows organized at his restaurant by him, mainly on Monday and Thursday when many wrestlers also visit the place.

The place is full-packed with The Hulkamaniacs who are present to enjoy the nights. Moreover, many wrestling legends like Ric Flair and Jimmy Hart also visit the restaurant frequently. Sometimes you may find Hogan and Flair having a karaoke battle with each other.

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