Judas Priest

I avoid reading Blabbermouth as much as I can, so I don't know how much of this is reposting, but you can't deny we've heard a lot of Downing's whining lately, and it's just getting seriously tedious.
 
Perun said:
I avoid reading Blabbermouth as much as I can, so I don't know how much of this is reposting, but you can't deny we've heard a lot of Downing's whining lately, and it's just getting seriously tedious.
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All quotes in Kenny's case come from different interviews. ;)
 
Probably not. The best way for him to make money now that he's not in Judas Priest is to complain about not being in Judas Priest. Plus interviewers will always ask him about it.
 
Black Wizard said:
The best way for him to make money now that he's not in Judas Priest is to complain about not being in Judas Priest. Plus interviewers will always ask him about it.
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True. At least Seb Bach keeps on upstaging Skid Row (that has mostly been reduced to a bar band these days). Unfortunately, KK seems to be a "band person" but I wish he would prove us wrong by releasing a consistent solo album (which is pie in the sky, I know).

EDIT: KK did a solo on Geoff Tate's apocryphal Queenscrÿche back in 2013, which says a lot on his unability to strike inspired partnerships.
 
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The daily dose from K.K. -> http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ex...chie-faulkner-i-felt-like-i-was-being-cloned/

"Richie, as far as I know, is a nice guy and obviously an excellent player," Downing said (hear audio below). "I was a bit disappointed when, basically… I think the idea was to replace me [with a lookalike], so I did feel as though I was kind of being cloned. But I'm not sure that was exactly fair to Richie. I mean, I could be off the mark here, but I think Richie had the right to bring himself to the stage with his own… portray his own image and ability to play the instrument the way that he does. But it is what it is."

He continued: "When Glenn [Tipton] retired from touring [earlier this year], the same didn't happen — obviously, [Tipton's replacement] Andy [Sneap] doesn't look anything like Glenn; he doesn't wear the same clothes, the red pants, guitars or anything like that. So I don't really know what's going on. But it is what it is.

"I know Andy quite well and worked with him before and consider him a friend and a great talent," Downing added. "And the guys seem to be pretty comfortable with what they're doing now, and I would encourage everybody to… if you get a chance to see PRIEST whenever they can, go out there and support the mighty PRIEST in whatever format they may be in."

And now some nice things:

Despite his initial reservations about Richie's visual appearance, K.K. never questioned Faulkner's playing ability, saying: "I know Richie is predominantly a Les Paul guy and he's looked up to Zakk Wylde, Randy Rhoads, Michael Schenker and players like that. That's what he says. I don't recall me being cited as an influence on Richie when he was in his young days. But it is what it is.

"To my mind, JUDAS PRIEST is certainly bigger and more legendary than any individuals in the band," he added. "So PRIEST will always put on a good show, and, obviously, I like to think they have great songs and, obviously, you've got Rob [Halford] up there who's the voice of PRIEST and does incredibly well, certainly at this time in his life."

........sorry KK, but it is what it is !
 
A fan has asked Faulkner on his Twitter account, if Priest going to play songs from the two Ripper albums ->

https://twitter.com/RichieFaulkner/status/1046342499952816129

and Richie answer is interesting (what a nice guy he is): Definitely appreciate all opinions ! Thanks for yours brother. What song/songs would you like to hear from those records and what songs would you take out of the set to make room for them ? RHRF DOTF
 
KK used to use a Strat like that back in the day, would only give him more reason to think Richie is a clone of him. :rolleyes:
 
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