Former Megadeth guitarist Jeff Young – who performed on the band’s 1988 record “So Far, So Good… So What!” – said Dave Mustaine sent a letter of apology to him for the way he was treated.
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“I know our relationship has been good and bad, and good and bad again, and I want to say I’m sorry and I’d like to make things right. I have something else very serious to bring up now too, okay? We are being considered for the induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in the next year or two and I really, really want you to be there with me when we do.
“I understand if you cannot forgive me, and that is something else I wanted to discuss with you. I’d rather do it in person. In the event I can’t see you soon and the induction happens before, we can meet. I need to apologize to you for disclosing our secrets after we broke up.
“Jeff, I know you know I was hurt, and honestly, I know us breaking up hurt you too, although I’m sure it was a relief in some ways for you too. I was afraid we couldn’t find someone as talented as you. I honestly missed our good times. I was also very intimidated by your incredible guitar skills.
“I’m sorry if I remember things differently. I truly thought what I said was correct and maybe Dave [Ellefson] and Chuck [Behler, former Megadeth drummer] could help remind us of what happened.
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“I never meant to hurt you or your career, and I have tried to make up for it with positive comments, since I upset [sic].
“I know it doesn’t matter as much as my apology does in making amends for whatever I’ve done that I’m not aware of.
“I also have a radio show. I’ve been playing a lot of ‘So Far, So Good… So What!’ and I wondered if you had any stuff you’d like played.
“As soon as we know [about the Rock Hall induction], we’re willing to confirm with the alumni and I’ll make sure you get in and out quickly and safely back to Florida.
“Jeff, I was healed from Metallica with loads of therapy. When they went into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame and didn’t let me be a part, everyone knew Lars [Ulrich] was behind that. I promised myself after that happened to make amends to my guys and for us to be together on that glorious day.
“Sound good?”