Judas Priest
- MatchJudas Priest
- 100%Halford
- 100%Rob Halford
- 89%Dio
- 88%Saxon
- 87%Accept
- 87%Iron Maiden
- 80%Black Sabbath
- 78%Motörhead
- 77%Ozzy Osbourne
- 64%Mercyful Fate
Biography
This enduring heavy metal outfit was formed in Birmingham, England, in 1969, by K.K. Downing (Kenneth Downing, 27 October 1951, West Bromwich, Warwickshire, England; guitar) and close friend, Ian Hill (b. 20 January 1951, England; bass). As another hopeful, struggling young rock band, they played their first gig in Essington in 1971 with a line-up completed by Alan Atkins (b. 11 October 1947, West Bromwich, Warwickshire, England; vocals) and John Ellis (drums). The name Judas Priest came from... Read more