JudasPriest guitarist K K Downing Axes and solos

[@zeem3366]

KK Downing and Glenn Tipton are, in my opinion, two of the best guitarists in the world for their genre. I've been a Priest fan since 1979 they are my favorite band of all time.

[@dinorocker8647]

Yeah brotha, they're the best

[@stefanheintzelmann5744]

I totally agree bro! I'm in the Priest-Fever since April 1980! ☝🏻🎸🤘🏻⚡💥 👑

[@dinorocker8647]

@@stefanheintzelmann5744 Right on brotha, British Steel is one of the best, yeah after listenin' to it several times it does sound more simplified musically, a few of the songs have a real thunderous sound to 'em, but it does sound a little more tame than HBFL/SFV.

[@jono46]

Much like a PBJ sandwich, can't have peanut butter without the jelly

[@carlstandifer3991]

Most definitely

[@IIxHarbinger]

K.K Seems like the most friendliest bloke around.

[@dinorocker8647]

Yeah, great guy.

[@vinaymulukutla358]

I can't believe this is now over 21 years old. I saw it first time around when it was streamed from their website whilst they were recording Demolition. It still feels new to me. These were so cool and entertaining to watch and both Glenn and K.K. seemed so approachable and down to Earth.

[@tomikhaos7248]

KK Downing was and will always be the best priest guitarist I portrayed myself after KK Downing most of my guitars are flying V guitars KK Downing with his new band is absolutely killer priest is still good but not as good as KK priest KK Downing you have nothing to be ashamed of you were the best they had and they will never remember that stay strong my brother love from Illinois

[@steliosemmanouilidis5050]

Its fascinating to see how a person's personality reflects from their music.Glenn is more serious and down to earth and his solos are more emotional and melodic,and downing, a more cheerful and crazier guy has the crazy solos.Just a cool thing ive noticed

[@dinorocker8647]

And yet the solo on Before the Dawn was one of K.K.'s, not Glenn's, Glenn might come off as more serious but I think he's got a humorous side to him deep down.

[@silentgnome]

They invented the dueling guitar solos for heavy metal and now you have Maiden, Helloween and all those bands following its invention... THEY'RE GODS

[@kimlarsson7259]

When you think about it, the songwriting trio (Halford Tipton Downing) have personalities and skills that really complement each other. I can see why they worked so well together.

[@PrayWithUsNow]

Halford has some rather unique skills that would not occur to the axe duo...

[@AurDragos]

We want you back!

[@wizaex93]

Tipton and Downing best heavy metal duet ever

[@jonnyblade46]

Tha floyiing veeii 🤘🔥👍

[@sagyas]

He is so freaking fast!!! I love Judas Priest solo!! They are just sick!!!

[@blackfender100]

Glenn and KK 2 of the best metal players ever in the same band just sick guitar by both guys. I had the pleasure of seeing them live many many times going back to the 70's

[@MrTcravens]

kk is one of my heroes. i am one of those people who actually loves the rocka rolla album. i love the heavy blues riffs on the record, the majority of which he wrote. have a great retirement, kk. maybe i'll see you on the greens.

[@dinorocker8647]

Well its not like they didn't do heavy Blues riffs after Rock a Rolla, shit Victim of Changes is LADEN with 'em, I mean pretty much every great metal riff Priest did durin' the 70's were Blues riffs.

[@ericv7720]

Rocka Rolla has always been in my top 3 all-time fave Priest albums. Both it and Sad Wings are made up of surplus songs from their club years, and there's a lot of depth and originality to that material.

[@blackfender100]

some of the greatest Hard rock/metal songs ever by the boys in Priest.Benn a fan since the mid 70's

[@thedronedownunder3919]

I bought my first Priest CASSETTE in 1982. And I've always loved Ken's playing. He's the original Priest guitarist and plays with a soulful sound like no other. GT gets all the attention, but if you really go back through all JP have done, Mr. Downing is responsible for the great majority of the really moving bits. Those hooks that just sign and put goose bumps on your arms. And solo's that have heart rather than just stuffing the most notes into a bar. King of the Whammy bar - I hail KK.

[@BudFactorE]

I love K.K. even sitting in a chair this guy is right into it

[@paulojungmann]

Man, i never saw a guitar player do solos like this! I'm just stunned, it's the first time that i'm seen him.

[@mauricitogustavito]

Last solo is fantastic,I love you KK

[@warminator1091]

"and uuuhh.. well here it is" I always find this funny. KK is such a charismatic guy. Watching all these videos about him makes me feel sad he left priest.

[@dinorocker8647]

I agree, but he probably would've been much sadder had he stayed, I mean the management was bein' a bunch of jerks, he wasn't really allowed to be an integral part of the creative process, and I don't know Glenn that well, but I think he might've been becomin' more controllin', that's what I've heard, I mean I could definitely see the management bein' a bunch of shitbags, I mean guys like us know its commonplace in the music industry, as for Glenn, I mean I love the guy, there really is no Priest without Tipton or Downing, but yeah I've heard about K.K. and Glenn's tension which is fine, but I think he was becomin' alot more controllin, I mean it ain't his fault, the poor guy contracted damn Parkinson's for cryin out loud and I think he was angry at him losin' control of his faculties, I feel sorry for the guy, so I think it was probably for the best K.K. left.

[@mohneeshvaidya574]

i love that solo that he played in last

[@shreddersteve2663]

Yeah it's in Glenn's home studio.

[@Mickcotton]

Absolutely Amazing ❤️🇬🇧

[@micaelblomberg3166]

Superhero.

[@rogermanz4262]

One of the best guitarists of Metal

[@lannlann]

This is too great to watch KK showing off his guitars. Everyone go watch the Victim of Changes video right now. KK and Glenn and Rob are super awesome.

[@kenvorland]

Awesome the first slow thing he played sounds like pull me under you rule man

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

ive probably listened to victim of changes 10,000 times(today)kidding but its one of my desert island songs,i love it.

[@sonusworld666]

KK Downing RULES 🤘🤘

[@Terrybryk]

LOVE U KK.... GOD BLESS U BROTHER

[@khankirbachavalolagenatode8944]

Great fan kk sir

[@konstantinosbouras1127]

Its nice to see your second favourite guitarist mention your favourite one

[@frankferriolo9212]

I love KK. He's a true metal God! And he looks so cool for a metal guy of his age. Nothing but respect do I have for him. He never became conceited. Always down- to- earth-personality. He's a teenager metal-head at heart! He's a true inspiration to me. And there is no Judas Priest without him and Tipton. Period! You can have Priest without Halford.....but you cant have Priest without KK and Glenn. Nobody will ever change my mind on that. Dont even try!

[@glamguitaristdave]

Dido that! Best metal duo ever, long live KK and Glenn \m/

[@Terrybryk]

Totally awesome,...thank U KK for Doing the VIDEO..... LOVE U KK....& GOD BLESS

[@aubreyjolly2361]

2:00-2:30 is amazing

[@kimlarsson7259]

Lovely guy. Amazing musician.

[@jameskoiman]

Love ya KK,would love to hear and see you play again !

[@GuitarWithDofka]

Hope to hear more Metal from KK!

[@jameschavez6400]

It Must Be Nice K K Having That Magic Touch

[@6thUser]

The part whe he plays from 7:35 reminds me alot on an early version of the song "Alone" from the album "Nostradamus"

[@Nissardpertugiu]

It is . They were working on it .

[@lendonhoffman513]

What a gentleman

[@ampatriot6242]

I'll stack KK and Glenn against any guitar team in rock. Seen Priest multiple times. I drool listening to them play together. I remember seeing them in 1980 at Busch stadium St Louis. KK played with his axe above his head and half bent backwards. Such great stage presence. Both are super musicians. Copying them is almost impossible. Awesome to say the least.

[@bigmaxy07]

I'd say you're right! Probably only matched by Adrian Smith and Dave Murray.

[@kennethcarroll2041]

No KK = No Priest.

[@stefanheintzelmann5744]

My guitarhero, since 1980! Judas Priest, best band in Heavy Metal! ☝🏻🎸🤘🏻⚡💥 👑

[@masterandkerranginparticul4324]

loved that hamer guitar at the end ...

[@jonnyblade46]

He could have conserts in his office. I could pay 500 dollars just to see him fiddle with his axes for two hours... I would just sip coffee and feel complete inside 🤘☁️

[@RandySchartiger]

very cool!

[@boke75]

I noticed the babe, too, Ken. So that's what inspires your legendary solos. 🤘

[@gavas8769]

solo at 07:34 is awesome

[@Walamonga1313]

Gav As Agree, do you know which song is it from?

[@d.aardent9382]

Wonderful vid.

[@craigster1573]

I miss you KK

[@Kohntarkosz]

I wonder if he ever used that white Hamer with the 36 fret fingerboard on any of the records. I remember seeing a similar guitar in a Hamer ad back in the late 80's, so I assume they must have made at least a few of those, and they probably sent one to KK and probably one to Glenn as well, since they were endorsing and playing Hamer guitars regularly at the time.

[@vincelupica8170]

awesome

[@lawll1000]

cool stuff!!!

[@dhlhthriwdhskissos9606]

What is the song he played at the end ?

[@kimlarsson7259]

A floying weii getaarr 👍🤘❤️

[@BenCornerGuitar]

@awfulguitarplucker It's a Hamer Virtuoso, they have 36 frets :)

[@fordprefect7572]

Such a humble man. Funny he has a Kerry King model ESP while Kerry grew up on listening to Judas Priest. He must be proud :) Same thing for Kirk Hammett. K K mentions that Kirk plays that acoustic guitar, while I think Kirk should be happy that K K plays the same guitar.

[@pantera89]

5 people don't know a Legend when they see him...\m/ \m/

[@shreddersteve2663]

That's only half, now its 10!

[@dinorocker8647]

Love the t-shirt K.K.'s wearin', I mean I'm a real Military dog myself and classic Heavy Metal is pretty much a Rock version of a Military arsenal of FIREPOWER, and I love Military firepower, and early Priest is kinda the Rock equivalent of an 80's Stallone/Schwarzenegger/Norris film.

[@ivorharden]

What is the last song his soloing?

[@tualumbantobing]

He has great heavy soul and it's his soul.so charismatic.

[@brandonwhitson1611]

Any guitar can sing when glen or KK is the axeman playing it, the best guitar duo ever, EVER"", to this day the solos on the painkiller album are the best i have heard, thats been my favorite album since i first got it in like 92 or 93 for my 11th birthday, i was born dec 2 1981, glen and kk are to metal guitars what Michael Jordan was to basketball, they are gods, and my heros, im a huge dean guitar fan, i wonder what kk thinks about dean guitars??

[@nicoguarini28]

K.K. has Such a different guitar playing style and tone compared to Tipton's, yet it still compliments it so well.......

[@Sammie_Sorrelly]

1:24 "And so do I" KK, what a legend

[@ttocsqwetrty]

Great stuff.. how do I get my new BRitish cd to downing?????

[@stevefilley9765]

You sir are a true master in any way , baddest guitar player of all time. in my mind a real class act. also Michael schenker didn't deserve the flying V. It chose you. 😎

[@juklymgdm777]

@saedt is the song of the solo is dreamer deceiver?

[@CalebePriester]

I love Nostradamus.. IMO it's their best album

[@anupraianuprai6071]

always favourite kk downing

[@Guitarman973]

What he's playing on guitar at the end?

[@Rogeras32]

@newjerseyfan101 kiddin', right? KK's an amazing guitarist, Jimi's a legend. And you can't compare them. They're from different eras of music, from different genres. There're A LOT of guitar players who technically better than Hendrix. But he trully DISCOVERED the electric guitar. It's like comparing Wilt Chamberlain and Shaq. Cheers

[@moonchild9237]

Tipton - Downing ❤️ Murray - Smith ✊ Mustaine - Friedman 👌 Hetfield - Hammett 👍

[@steliosemmanouilidis5050]

What is he playing on 7:33?

[@MrOzgooner]

Gee KK and glen are so fucking down to earth... for heavy metal super megastars thats fucking amazing ! Best metal band in the world !!

[@SleipeMoe]

Belive it or belive it not! =D HAIL KK

[@jacobwolf11]

i believe it was "before the dawn"?

[@ronid27]

does anyone know where the last riff is from??

[@hadleymanmusic]

Man!!! I gotta get the single coils like your white strat has, di marzio?

[@hadleymanmusic]

I met you guys shreveport back in 83 screamin . You allowed me to get you a strawberry Daq at the bar.

[@deathfromhell1603]

7:33 what this song is ?

[@NIB1959]

It's the solo from Dreamer Deceiver I believe.

[@Andre-no7lv]

@@NIB1959 But the solo from Dreamer Deceiver was wrote by Glenn, not?

[@NIB1959]

It seems not. I always thought it was, but on the first couple of albums Glenn was the newest member of Priest so KK may have written a lot of the the solos.

[@Andre-no7lv]

@@NIB1959 Oh, right. Thx for answer, bro!

[@FlyingVist]

Alone

[@C_mao]

Is he playing through a full Marshall stack in his bed room? (:

[@kathiemcdougall6458]

The Yin to GTs Yang no doubt. Just listen to the solo on Starbreaker from Sin After Sin then check out same on Epitaph DVD. No comparison.

[@Sammie_Sorrelly]

Anybody know what song the solo at about 7:40 is?

[@benstephenson8993]

Really a shame to not have him reunite for the 50th anniversary tour

[@Sammie_Sorrelly]

@juklymgdm777 I don't think it is... He plays part of Dreamer Deceiver around two minutes in, but the solo at 7:40 doesn't sound like it. Listen to the backing track he's playing to. It's definitely not Dreamer Deceiver.

[@MrLU2000]

He looks like a fun guy

[@censucks]

what was the first riff he played?

[@arvindshastry1178]

Victim of Changes.

[@kimlarsson7259]

Downing's tone is delicious.

[@saedt]

whats the song at around 7:40?

[@lawrencevincent1]

KK Downing is one of the best metal guitarists of all time alongside Janick Gers. Just to note Tipton, Murray and Blackmore are in these rankings as well.

[@sherwoodgladiator2694]

К.К. PRIEST LOVE 🥰🥰⚡💕👍

[@smitty31560]

What song is at 2:00? Thanks

[@ilhamakbar5482]

Dreamer Deceiver by Judas Priest

[@angrytroll27]

does KK stand for kerry king???

[@nedmccrady1588]

whats the first song he plays?

[@Sonofmetal92]

2:00 what song is???please!!!

[@seanm6311]

I like KK, he's alright.

[@timshields5554]

Priest isn't Priest w/o this guy. His solo's have mesmerized me since I was in junior high ( late 70's). Halford and Downing are the masters that gave Priest the edge over everyone, except Maiden.

[@wildchild01ok]

Of course, buddy. But take care the fact Downing left and he didn't want to come back a couple of years ago, he even criticized the fact they didn't call up him to replace Tipton on 2018. Now he formed a new group and now he's writing music which I think it will be good for him and Priest, I wish some day he end up in Judas once again, I think it will happen.

[@LeviatanDemocratico]

one of there guitars is a present from kerry king

[@jeffreylazzarinisr7419]

Did KK say it is 64 or 74?

[@Sonofmetal92]

@saedt thank you very much

[@carltonpolhemus2464]

🤘🏼🤘🏼