KK downing Judas Priest Interview

Ken Downing of Judas Priest interview by Moe Nawaz: I must admit I was very nervous talking to Ken Downing at the beginning, but Ken being an absolute gentleman made it very easy as the interview continued. Talking to Ken Downing about his success in the rock group and as a successful businessman running his own businesses with a golf course which Ken built from scratch, hotel and now holiday homes at the golf course.
Moe Nawaz is a strategic advisor mentor to the FTSE 100 leaders. www.moenawaz.com

[@mikefink2134]

KK is a true rock icon and a class act guy

[@johneisler4242]

KK DOWNING, I hope you see this comment someday, Many many Priest shows over the years I would sit on your side of the stage. You are GREATLY missed! Thank you for your lifes work. No more Preist shows for me.

[@1960gambit]

KK Downing is one of the most class acts in rock. Truly a humble guy that remembers where he came from and appreciates what he has attained.

[@michaelstephen819]

Interesting to hear KK talk about the business side rather than just the music. Great guy - I was fortunate enough to meet him.

[@kimlarsson7259]

Downing seems like the nicest dude ever. I really admire the combination of huge success and class, niceness. Being an asshole is easy. Staying nice is harder.

[@sydport9036]

Har hans bok Heavy Duty, eller pappa då 😃 men har läst den

[@boke75]

Well, if you're a decent person being nice is easy. Conversely, if you're a dick being an asshole comes quite easily it seems. It's only hard if you're a nice guy being an asshole or a prick being kind (unless forced for personal gain - which is more common than you think).

[@markbirchette8740]

K.K, you will always be revered by this fan in U.S.A. I've been going to J.P concerts since 1978. Rock Forever my brother from another mother. Peace

[@jorel6540]

No shit, many part of L.A. I grew up in know this dude. Im 49.

[@user-ko9lg5nh5p]

Yougood

[@user-ko9lg5nh5p]

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[@user-ko9lg5nh5p]

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[@victorwho744]

Great interviewer, good questions. K K a humble and down to earth guy. Great stuff!

[@mr.kilpatrick2991]

He's an old school mind. Totally cool logical smart dude.

[@kurtashton4155]

That's how a true Legend acts!! Brilliant

[@jjdpc2000]

I saw Judas Priest warm up for Kiss in 77 at the Garden, and didn’t even realize it till 15 years later when I found the ticket stub in my drawer and read the front of it and I laughed! Oh shit! I saw Priest when I was a snot nosed kid, and didn’t even realize it !!!

[@Silentaudits7]

Brilliant interview/chat and great advice too. A million pound is a million pound until you begin to spend some of it, then it becomes taxable ! You are one of the most honest hand shakable true guys out there . Good on you KK .

[@DavidUKesb]

The interviewer is excellent. Many interviewers seem to think they are as important as the subject and they aren't. This fella asks good questions, doesn't think it's all about him, and allows KK to speak without interruption.

[@DokktorDeth]

He interrupts frequently.

[@jeffreyblankley]

He seems like someone who lives the Golden Rule. I would have like to see a KK, David Coverdale, Glenn Hughes and Jon Lord collaboration 😌

[@miamigroove]

Fantastic interview and what a true gentleman Ken is.

[@chuckfriebe843]

This guy is brilliant! I never knew, although I've been a fan since I was 12.

[@tompowers4013]

He went bankrupt and he sold the estate back in 2017.

[@chuckfriebe843]

@@tompowers4013 didn’t know that either.

[@johnc.3791]

Really good interview. For a guy who's probably never heard a single Judas Priest song, the interviewer did a good job and asked some really excellent questions. I enjoyed it very much.

[@charlottebakker5580]

One of the best guitarplayers

[@hyperloke]

FANTASTIC INTERVIEW. LOVED THE INTERVIEWER TOO! KK IS SO HUMBLE!

[@OpenRoader]

Half of the greatest twin guitars in the history of Rock! KK Downing is still one of the coolest out there!

[@brendaartgirl]

Thank you so much for sharing this interview, such a lovely guy. You're a good interviewer.

[@jimhaigh2305]

Absolutely top bloke! My mate dug his golf coarse Didn't believe him when he told me he met kk 😂😂👍🤘🎸🇬🇧

[@JW-zs1pz]

Unleashed in the East is where it all started for me! Love them since and saw them at US 83. Great show that day, Rockin, simply Rockin!! JP is way less without him.

[@AudiophileTubes]

Ken 'KK' Downing is a Heavy Metal rock LEGEND! He is one of the grandfathers of hard rock/metal! Kiss his feet now!

[@sevenslotgrillful]

probably the guitarist with most fierce solos I've ever seen.

[@stevevallance6326]

What a terrific person, and a great inspiration for me and my playing

[@remygaron8311]

k.K fuckin' RULES

[@toowild8634]

Such a really down to earth guy.

[@jtalson95m8]

I agree, i did not expect that.

[@steadyeddie639]

KK LEGEND .

[@uv357raz]

KK downing has always been a source of inspiration to me and I'm you'll say the same thing.

[@chromewarrior7959]

I felt Moe asked fresh questions. WE have heard all Ken's answers to the standard questions. I enjoyed this interview. Moe did a great job, exposed a lot about how KK thinks about the business side of a band.

[@larryjones4096]

to me the true bedrock of judas priest,i was blessed to see them several times.the chemistry between his and tipton's guitar was amazing to behold,absolutely stunning at times.

[@boke75]

Yep, the best example was the awesome dual (I think, at least it sounds like it. lol) synched riff at 2:12 of "The Green Manalishi and the 2-Pronged Crown". One of their signature sounds.

[@byronphelps9149]

I have seen priest about 18 concerts and everytime ken has been nothing but class and a hard worker. a hardass rocker he is. thank you kk for great times and you will be missed. I missed the last two concerts in phoenix,az just cause it doesn't seem the same. seen priest in cali but was kinda shorted on effect. love ya,miss ya from the states. take care and good to hear from you again.

[@MoonBernie]

That is true. I remember going to a perfomance here in Belgium.. I think around the end of the seventies. Kiss was main band and Judas support band. And the crowd was split between Kiss fans and Judas fans. Outside there have been a hell of a fight... My God... It must have looked like some kind of revolution.... And when I think about it both mobs had their uniforms. Black leather Vs colorfull jeans and high heal boots ... Those where the days, Big fun..

[@Chaz2yacom]

whatever you want to do...just know millions of us love you, thank you for getting me through my teens with some of the best guitar music ever made.

[@sorellajenks]

A very inspiring interview for me personally, In addition to being a very gifted and humble musician, he's very wise, to have had that other plan in place from an early age. I thought the interviewer did a fine job. Thank you for sharing this.

[@chrgod]

Brilliant interview & the interviewer is 1st class.

[@raykarim1108]

My guitar hero from back in the day- He played for Queensryche too

[@carloscarrillo8852]

an amazing guitar player. Inspiration to new generation of players around the world who carry the flag of heavy metal. My deepest respect to ken.

[@phoebebiketravel]

loved this

[@antonioazevedo5833]

Best live guitarist I've ever witnessed and I've seen greats like Ritchie Blackmore, Santana, Slash, Kirk Hammett and many others. Oddly...KK blew them all away.

[@johnkk7863]

you obviously never saw angus

[@freddyferrillo9704]

Angus is good too. But man KK is much better with his tremelo. And all of his leads sound different. Where as Angus rarely switches up his scales. He always plays in that blues pentatonic way. KK is way more creative and innovative when he plays his leads. Period. Ask anyone who plays guitar.

[@freddyferrillo9704]

ANTONIO AZEVEDO - Man, I gotta agree with you. I saw KK play in Priest many many times. One time he was 3 feet in front of me. That was when they had Ripper Owens and the band was playing small bars and venues. I was lucky enough to get very close while they played that night. And when they played "Sinner" it blew my eyes and ears away!! KK tore it up!!

[@johnkk7863]

Angus is the best showman of all time though, KK may be technically better ( though he cannot touch Angus's vibrato ) but for sheer entertainment it's gotta be Angus. Seen them both can't compare really Apples and Oranges.

[@Wargasm644]

He’s badass. Seen him live 4 times. Legend. But the best live guitarist I’ve ever seen was........wait for it........... Dimebag 🤘🏻

[@katyalee6969]

I’m already read his books, and I know some of it

[@hermanhelmich]

KK: You know 'the Highway to hell tour' Interviewer: hmm hmm Sure!

[@josemiguelcarrizo7373]

I didn`t know it had taken them so long to make it, as my fave Priest records are the first ones.

[@wildcat69usatexas]

Wow alot of bad comments on the interviewer. I say it's better than those in your face interviews where you can't get a word in edge wise. Nice down to earth interview. He let him speak what he was thinking. Dont be so harsh so you don't make an ASS out of your self. Thank You and Have A Nice Day :Þ

[@tinamariechurch2588]

This was a fine and different interview. Mostly shining a light on KK's business prowess and the character and strengths that got him where he is.

[@MetalMan73100]

Exactly! A radio host friend of mine told me that the most important thing to do when interviewing people, is to stay quiet. Let them speak. That´s the way to get a good interview as opposed to most of today´s journalists, who love listening to themselves. This video is pleasant and informative to watch. KK also comes across as a genuinely nice guy.

[@EriAirlangga]

That's why I like Graham Norton

[@rainerfeigt6532]

I like his Guitar Solos and Judas Priest is the best Metal Band ever!

[@JS1966]

Huge respect for KK....has done well for himself outside what he did in the band. Seems like a really cool guy

[@mobass323]

Good job mr. Moe!! Kk a metal class act , and one of my influences in music !!

[@user-mx4ni4qb3v]

MY FAVORITE HEAVY METAL BAND AND MY IDOL GUITARIST K.K DOWNING.A REALLY NICE COMBINATION.

[@byronphelps9149]

Full of class he is.

[@clammaster4]

stained class. hrmm.

[@mattmorrow7777]

KK seems like a pretty good guy. Humble.

[@alanvales468]

KK you is great guitarist forever Metal!

[@creepshowcrate]

Whoa, kickass shoes, K.K.! 4:51 Always my favorite member of the Priest. I saw them in L.A. a couple years ago. It was cool, Rob sounded great, but it just ain't the same without K.K. and his Flying V.

[@spd-kv6sd]

However, AFAIK KK still works for Priest as some form of an event manager. He simply can't play on stage due to his heart problems.

[@dasdavid7057]

spd7693 no he doesn't work for judas priest as an event manager and doesn't have heart problems. Where do you hear these lies?lol

[@spd-kv6sd]

+Das David Thanks. I never knew why he left the band and nobody said nothing wherever I asked and searched, so just blind guessing.

[@ANDYB1478]

I am a huge Judas Priest fan and was born in Hill Top West Bromwich too!! Still live there!

[@fastmart]

And me ! My grandad was the parkie at Hill Top Park. I play a “v” but not in a metal Band. My first ever concert was Priest in 79 at Birmingham Odeon and saw Priest last week at Resorts World, Birmingham sadly without KK

[@uplaywithfire]

kk starting to look like jeff daniels who which btw is also a very good guitar player.lol thankyou mr downing for teaching me how to play guitar on all of those wonderful heavy rock records.amazing stuff great guitarplayer for sure.we the fans are behind you all the way in your descision to take a break.GOD bless you .

[@wildcat69usatexas]

Nice comment:) KK Rocks

[@TheUniversalEyes]

KK is the best!

[@guysmiley5550]

KK seems like such a nice guy.im sure true.

[@askburlefot2645]

K.K. Downing what a gentleman!!!

[@smartypantznumber2840]

Legend.

[@ashterfadgadget817]

All the guys in JP are incredibly grounded an modest. Nothing like the snowflakes of 2K21!

[@tonysavotski4162]

no its over! I want more!!!!

[@wildcat69usatexas]

Nice interview. KK Rocks and a very kool person as well. Was very nice to see him in person I think it was 1986 or 7 It's been many years and can't remember still have the autographed album "Defenders of the Faith" I bought a duplicate and ran it to the ground and bought another :) one of my favorites that and "Screaming for Vengence" Album Played that till is croaked and bought probably 3 times now I have on MP3 all the albums converted. "British Steel" Still have my concert T-Shirts too

[@tommiller8843]

I wish kk was still with jp but I'm happy for him

[@khankirbachavalolagenatode8944]

Great guitarist ever kk

[@MateuszKrakowski]

KK is a great guy

[@steeliedann6114]

What a wonderful insight from Ken Downing now quite successful in business and music! I would be so surprised if he did read these comments. I say this because there has to be a point where enough exposure even for the right reasons can reach a logical limit. However, of course after having followed along with the interview I just watched, having been made at his estate; I'm a bit More inclined to think he keeps it up and it's just part of who he his. If so my warmest regards to you sir and thanks so much for your contributions, and the way in which you invoke integrity into all your pursuits. Rob from USA

[@robertriecker9324]

Awsome

[@EriAirlangga]

KK should appear on Fortune cover

[@anupraianuprai6071]

awesome kk downing

[@SuddenStorm982]

Wow, what an inspirational guy!

[@mandyflanington309]

incredible thanks so much!!!!!

[@johnpaul5086]

I look forward to your videos :3

[@razvanbaluta3485]

i really loved it, hope your vids get really famous!!

[@saeedbreakingwolf3923]

great, thanks!!

[@moomkinfe5249]

dang Going to try it later. Thanks

[@chrimorhen4585]

Nice guy. Stay safe Ken.

[@Zeitwatch]

wow incredible

[@croutperter395]

You are a great help.

[@iiAmRaiiN]

helped a lot thanks

[@kriszrudolf16]

"Living Legend" \m/o-o\m/

[@nikydj81]

FINALLY THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@michelosilveira6280]

great thank you

[@1000vanmanh]

great, thanks

[@Jobinterviewanswers1]

thanks for making this tut

[@user-vc8pt5bd6r]

OMG THANK YOU!

[@BlackWaveCombo]

that was really good!!!!!

[@CodPlayer67]

thanks ur the best

[@jacktrbosek5620]

i sent this to all my friends

[@igypop9788]

this really helped thanks!!!!!

[@katyalee6969]

This is different than Blabbermouth, they talk to him in person, so far I look through every interview he never mention about the new guy that came to JP

[@tenethiluka3326]

u r a life saver

[@greybrother01]

The disconnect going on between the worlds of art and commerce in the first half of this interview is dryly amusing.

[@annadriverful]

dang really cool, good job!!

[@jordanmorgan6327]

you are very talented

[@JilksGamingClan]

loved the vid

[@wms1239]

Ok we will miss you man!

[@peterbabooram7798]

Great interviewer , just ask a question and let the man talk no cutting

[@Chipmunks0100]

best vid evarrrr!!!!

[@charissecoal]

hes never heard of judas priest has he

[@sHure1128]

youtube has a new star!!!!!

[@BearistaBear]

Really nice, charming person. My first JP album was Unleashed In The East, and my speculation as to what these guys were like in no way resembles what appears in this video.

[@hermanhelmich]

Bearista Bear You took the words right out of my mouth