Judas Priest - Downing Opens Up About Decision To Leave Judas Priest
Guitarist K. K. Downing quit Judas Priest after 42 years because of "an ongoing breakdown" in his working relationship with the band's management. Downing stunned fans earlier this week (begs18Apr11) by announcing his decision to leave the line-up...
Guardian Music — Metal band will go ahead with tour using stand-in guitarist Richie Faulkner after founding member leaves for undisclosed reasonsAfter 40 years with Judas Priest, KK Downi... more info
ContactMusic — Judas Priest guitarist K. K. Downing has stunned fans by quitting the band after 42 years - just weeks before they head out on a farewell tour. The British rocke... more info
Metalsucks — Yep, 4/20 gets a real downer with the rather unexpected news that Judas Priest founding member, guitarist K.K. Downing, has quit the band. “It is with regret that Judas... more info
ContactMusic — Guitarist K. K. Downing quit Judas Priest after 42 years because of "an ongoing breakdown" in his working relationship with the band's management. Downing stunne... more info
E! Online — Judas Priest fans have another thing comin' all right—a new axe man.
K.K. Downing, a founding member and principal guitarist of the legendary British headbangers, has... more info