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Kenneth Downing

Born 27 October 1951.

Biography

Kenneth "K. K." Downing, Jr. (born 27 October 1951 in Yew Tree Estate in West Bromwich, England) is a guitarist, songwriter and a founding member of the British heavy metal band Judas Priest. He received his stage name when a girl in Denmark could not pronounce his name and called him "K. K." instead.

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Role Artist Release
Instrument Judas Priest Sad Wings of Destiny (1987)
Composer Judas Priest British Steel (1980)
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