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K. K. Downing

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Also known as Kenneth Downing Jr.

British guitarist

Film & TV

West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, UK

Kenneth Keith 'K.K.' Downing Jr. is an English guitarist and a former member of the English heavy metal band Judas Priest (1974-2011).

Known for

  • The Ballad of Judas Priest — Self2026
  • Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow — Self2026
  • KK's Priest - Live at Wacken Open Air 2024 — Lead Guitar2024
  • 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony — Self - Judas Priest, Inductee2022
  • Flying V — Self2020
  • Judas Priest: Live at the US Festival — Self - Guitar2012
  • Judas Priest: British Steel 30th Anniversary — Self - Guitar2010
  • US Festival 1983 Days 1-3 — Self - Judas Priest2009
  • Judas Priest: [2008] Graspop Metal Meeting — Self - Guitar2008
  • Seven Ages of Rock — Self2007

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Key facts

Born
Kenneth Keith Downing Jr. , ( 1951-10-27 ) 27 October 1951 (age 74) , West Bromwich , England
Genres
Heavy metal , hard rock
Occupations
Musician, songwriter
Instrument
Guitar
Years active
1968–2012, 2019–present
Member of
KK's Priest
Formerly of
Judas Priest
Website
kkdowning .net

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Kenneth
Gender
male
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Place of birth
West Bromwich
Occupation
guitarist
Languages spoken
English language
Instrument
guitar
Official website
www.kkdowning.net
Image
K. K. Downing. Motocultor 2024.jpg
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date of birth
1951-10-27
Commons gallery
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Commons category
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pseudonym
K. K. Downing
birth name
Kenneth Downing Jr.
start of work period
1968-00-00
member of
KK's Priest
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Encyclopedic overview

Kenneth Keith Downing Jr. (born 27 October 1951) is an English guitarist and a former member of the heavy metal band Judas Priest and current member of KK's Priest.

Early life and career

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