In a recent post on Instagram, Lars Ulrich shared news of his father, Torben Ulrich’s passing at 95, conveying deep thanks.
The Metallica drummer wrote the following in his goodbye to his late father:
“Torben Ulrich: 1928-2023. 95 years of adventures, unique experiences, curiosity, pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo, tennis, music, art, writing…. and quite a bit of Danish contrarian attitude. Thank you endlessly! I love you, Dad.”
Condolences From The Music Scene
Under his post, many notable names in the music world extended their condolences to Ulrich. The former Skid Row singer Sebastian Bach said:
“Your Dad was cool as f*ck. I would say, ‘Delete that.’ Completely legendary. Your Dad will always be by your side.”
The ex-Guns N’ Roses member Matt Sorum also wrote the following to express his sadness:
“Your relationship with your Dad was always inspiring to me. Thank you for sharing him with the world. Condolences to the entire Ulrich family.”
Testament’s Alex Skolnick also left a comment, saying:
“So sorry, Lars Ulrich and Metallica family. A great one has left the match, an eternal champion. Condolences.”
Anthrax’s bassist Frank Bello wrote in the following message:
“I’m so sorry to hear this, Lars – my condolences to you and your family.”
The Legacy Of Torben Ulrich
Torben, known as Metallica’s biggest fan and critic, once told his son to ‘delete’ a new song. This happened while they were working on the 2003′ St. Anger’ album and it was shown in the ‘Some Kind Of Monster’ documentary.
Ulrich, born in Denmark on October 4, 1928, was a man of many talents. Primarily known as a professional tennis player from the 1940s through the 1980s, he made a name for himself in the sport, notably winning the Stuttgart Open in 1953 and competing in over 100 Davis Cup matches. Beyond his athletic achievements, Ulrich explored various artistic avenues.
He had a passion for jazz music and played the clarinet in a New Orleans-inspired jazz band in the 1950s. His love for music continued throughout his life, leading to the formation of an improvised music group called Instead Of in 2005 alongside notable musicians like Lori Goldston.
In addition to his musical endeavors, Ulrich contributed to the world of journalism and film. He worked with Reuters and wrote for Danish jazz magazines, sharing his insights and love for music. As a filmmaker, he co-directed two films and appeared in others.
You can see the photos Lars shared on Instagram below.
Photo Credit: Lars Ulrich – Instagram
