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Also known as Ian Frank Hill

British bassist, member of Judas Priest

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Ian Frank Hill (born 20 January 1951) is an English musician, best known as the bassist and mainstay for the British heavy metal band Judas Priest. Hill learned how to play the double bass from his father, a bass player for local jazz acts. He is a childhood friend and schoolmate of fellow (ex) band member KK Downing. He was briefly married to Rob Halford's sister from 1976 to 1984 until they divorced, and it was through her relationship with Hill that Halford was introduced into the band in 19

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Born
Ian Frank Hill , ( 1952-01-20 ) 20 January 1952 (age 74) , West Bromwich , England
Genres
Heavy metal
Occupation
Bassist
Years active
1969–present
Member of
Judas Priest

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Instance of
human
Given name
Ian
Family name
Hill
Gender
male
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Place of birth
West Bromwich
Occupation
musician
Languages spoken
English language
Instrument
bass guitar
Image
Ian Hill TonsofRock24.jpg
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date of birth
1952-01-20
member of
Judas Priest
Commons category
Ian Hill
start of work period
1970-00-00
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Encyclopedic overview

Ian Frank Hill (born 20 January 1952) is an English musician, best known as the bassist of the heavy metal band Judas Priest. Along with lead guitarist Glenn Tipton, he is one of only two members who've appeared on all of the band's studio albums.

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