JudasPriest guitarist K K Downing Axes and solos

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JudasPriest guitarist K K Downing Axes and solos

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17 жыл бұрын

K K Downing legendary guitarist of the Uber Metal/Rock band JudasPriest showing us through his prize guitars and playing sum of his solos in his studio while they are in the studio recording their new album.

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@zeem3366 10 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah brotha, they're the best

@stefanheintzelmann5744 3 жыл бұрын

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

@dinorocker8647 3 жыл бұрын

@@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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@carlstandifer3991 2 жыл бұрын

Most definitely

@savadorp9948 5 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite guitarists. He seems like a great guy too. Hard to imagine that such a soft spoken guy would create such brutally powerful and epic solos like on "sinner", "devils child", "bloodstone" etc.

@dinorocker8647 3 жыл бұрын

Probably 'cause he's a really sweet guy who had a really unstable, chaotic childhood, and those solos are depictions of the lack of stability in his life at the time, kinda like his hero Hendrix, same story.

@vinaymulukutla358 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@IIxHarbinger 10 жыл бұрын

K.K Seems like the most friendliest bloke around.

@dinorocker8647 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, great guy.

@steliosemmanouilidis5050 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@kimlarsson7259 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@SocieteMacabre Жыл бұрын

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

@tomikhaos7248 2 жыл бұрын

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

@wizaex93 14 жыл бұрын

Tipton and Downing best heavy metal duet ever

@silentgnome 16 жыл бұрын

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

@blackfender100 10 жыл бұрын

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

@thedronedownunder3919 10 жыл бұрын

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.

@AurDragos 10 жыл бұрын

We want you back!

@blackfender100 9 жыл бұрын

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

@mauricitogustavito 16 жыл бұрын

Last solo is fantastic,I love you KK

@rogermanz4262 Жыл бұрын

One of the best guitarists of Metal

@sagyas 14 жыл бұрын

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

@kennethcarroll2041 3 жыл бұрын

No KK = No Priest.

@Terrybryk Жыл бұрын

LOVE U KK.... GOD BLESS U BROTHER

@warminator1091 12 жыл бұрын

"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 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@anupraianuprai6071 3 жыл бұрын

always favourite kk downing

@BudFactorE 9 жыл бұрын

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

@paulojungmann 13 жыл бұрын

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.

@trillrifaxegrindor4411 6 жыл бұрын

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

@lannlann 16 жыл бұрын

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.

@MrTcravens 9 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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.

@mohneeshvaidya574 9 жыл бұрын

i love that solo that he played in last

@shreddersteve2663 7 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's in Glenn's home studio.

@frankferriolo9212 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@Mickcotton 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Amazing ❤️🇬🇧

@aubreyjolly2361 10 жыл бұрын

2:00-2:30 is amazing

@jameschavez6400 3 жыл бұрын

It Must Be Nice K K Having That Magic Touch

@ampatriot6242 3 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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

@stefanheintzelmann5744 3 жыл бұрын

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

@craigster1573 5 жыл бұрын

I miss you KK

@konstantinosbouras1127 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Terrybryk 2 жыл бұрын

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

@gavas8769 8 жыл бұрын

solo at 07:34 is awesome

@Walamonga1313 6 жыл бұрын

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

@glamguitaristdave 14 жыл бұрын

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

@kimlarsson7259 6 жыл бұрын

Lovely guy. Amazing musician.

@khankirbachavalolagenatode8944 2 жыл бұрын

Great fan kk sir

@jameskoiman 7 жыл бұрын

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

@boke75 Жыл бұрын

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

@pantera89 8 жыл бұрын

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

@shreddersteve2663 6 жыл бұрын

That's only half, now its 10!

@kenvorland Жыл бұрын

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

@GuitarWithDofka 10 жыл бұрын

Hope to hear more Metal from KK!

@nicoguarini28 2 жыл бұрын

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

@fordprefect7572 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@d.aardent9382 8 жыл бұрын

Wonderful vid.

@6thUser 8 жыл бұрын

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

@Nissardpertugiu 5 жыл бұрын

It is . They were working on it .

@masterandkerranginparticul4324 6 жыл бұрын

loved that hamer guitar at the end ...

@Sammie_Sorrelly 13 жыл бұрын

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

@brandonwhitson1611 7 жыл бұрын

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??

@jonnyblade46 Жыл бұрын

Tha floyiing veeii 🤘🔥👍

@sonusworld5357 Жыл бұрын

KK Downing RULES 🤘🤘

@dinorocker8647 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@tualumbantobing 3 жыл бұрын

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

@micaelblomberg3166 Жыл бұрын

Superhero.

@BenCornerGuitar 13 жыл бұрын

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

@Kohntarkosz 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@lawll1000 15 жыл бұрын

cool stuff!!!

@lendonhoffman513 Жыл бұрын

What a gentleman

@kimlarsson7259 6 жыл бұрын

Downing's tone is delicious.

@RandySchartiger 6 жыл бұрын

very cool!

@vincelupica8170 9 жыл бұрын

awesome

@Rogeras32 14 жыл бұрын

@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

@timshields5554 6 жыл бұрын

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 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@stevefilley9765 6 жыл бұрын

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. 😎

@CalebePriester 6 жыл бұрын

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

@kimlarsson7259 3 жыл бұрын

A floying weii getaarr 👍🤘❤️

@benstephenson8993 2 жыл бұрын

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

@MrLU2000 12 жыл бұрын

He looks like a fun guy

@MrOzgooner 13 жыл бұрын

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

@seanm6311 6 жыл бұрын

I like KK, he's alright.

@sherwoodgladiator2694 2 жыл бұрын

К.К. PRIEST LOVE 🥰🥰⚡💕👍

@kathiemcdougall6458 9 жыл бұрын

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.

@jonnyblade46 Жыл бұрын

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 🤘☁️

@SleipeMoe 17 жыл бұрын

Belive it or belive it not! =D HAIL KK

@LeviatanDemocratico 15 жыл бұрын

one of there guitars is a present from kerry king

@Sonofmetal92 12 жыл бұрын

@saedt thank you very much

@ttocsqwetrty 12 жыл бұрын

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

@carltonpolhemus2464 2 жыл бұрын

🤘🏼🤘🏼

@C_mao 9 жыл бұрын

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

@SoldierOfNorway 11 жыл бұрын

Believe it or not!

@earljohannsson1167 11 жыл бұрын

7:00 the best one

@aubrey_shadow13 10 жыл бұрын

the band is nothing without him. kk is like the key to your door,theres only one key and no other key is like it. without it, you cant get in to your house

@t4sos1234 9 жыл бұрын

shadow 13 Seen them live twice without KK and Richie Faulkner is unbelievably good. Of course no comparison with KK, he is a metal God, but he left the band.

@morepiepleaseTV 15 жыл бұрын

why do the humbuckers look GINORMOUS? I think it's just me?

@dhlhthriwdhskissos9606 Жыл бұрын

What is the song he played at the end ?

@ivorharden Жыл бұрын

What is the last song his soloing?

@juklymgdm777 12 жыл бұрын

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

@jacobwolf11 15 жыл бұрын

i believe it was "before the dawn"?

@Infernohawk9 13 жыл бұрын

hmm i think #1 is EVH.....BUT i will always love the sound of priest. kk is definitely better than hendrix, slash, and even clapton id say.

@DOTFJEFF 13 жыл бұрын

amen

@hadleymanmusic 2 жыл бұрын

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

@hadleymanmusic 2 жыл бұрын

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

@tripletonehifi5690 6 жыл бұрын

METAL GOD !

@IkmelAAA 6 жыл бұрын

"Believe it or believe it not"

@Sammie_Sorrelly 12 жыл бұрын

@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.