K. K. Downing

Kenneth "K.K." Downing Jr. (born on October 27, 1951 in West Bromwich, England) is a guitarist and founding member of British heavy metal pioneers Judas Priest.

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Downing has been noted for his wild solos, solid rhythm and legendary lead duet with fellow Priest guitarist Glenn Tipton. Together with his schoolmate and fellow Priest founding member Ian Hill (bass), K.K. has been solely dedicated to the band for more than 35 years - a rock n' roll longevity achievement in its own right.

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Got the stage name after a girl in Denmark couldn't pronounce his name and called him 'K.K.'.

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October 27: October 27 is the 300th day of the year (301st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 65 days remaining....

1951: 1951 was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar....

West Bromwich: West Bromwich is the largest town within the metropolitan borough of Sandwell, in the English county of West Midlands, five miles north west of Birmingham. It is sometimes considered a part of the Black Country....