After some time away from the spotlight, former Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing has formed a new band that will pay homage to his past — alongside other ex-members of the heavy-metal pioneers.
Downing joined the band in 1970 and left in 2011, saying, “I feel that Priest has played its part in music history and feel very proud to have achieved what we have.” Not long after his departure, Richie Faulkner joined the group.
Downing’s new band, Kk’s Priest, will find him performing alongside vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens, Judas Priest...
Downing joined the band in 1970 and left in 2011, saying, “I feel that Priest has played its part in music history and feel very proud to have achieved what we have.” Not long after his departure, Richie Faulkner joined the group.
Downing’s new band, Kk’s Priest, will find him performing alongside vocalist Tim “Ripper” Owens, Judas Priest...
- 2/18/2020
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
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