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**Judas Priest Bio** Judas Priest is a British heavy metal band formed in Birmingham, England, in 1969. The band's name was inspired by a Bob Dylan song. Initially, the lineup included guitarist John Perry, who passed away shortly after formation, and was replaced by Kenneth. Over the years, the band went through several lineup changes, with notable members including bassist, drummer, and singer. In 1970, guitarist Kenneth and bassist joined, replacing Chataway and Stapenhill. The band saw various drummers, including John Ellis and others, before settling on a more stable lineup in 1974. The classic lineup featuring Rob Halford, K.K. Downing, Glenn Tipton, and Ian Hill existed from 1974 to 1990. During this time, the band experienced multiple drummer changes until 1980 when a consistent drummer joined until 1988. In 1990, the band faced a legal challenge related to allegations of subliminal messages in their album "Stained Class," which was ultimately dismissed. Halford left Judas Priest in 1993 to pursue a solo career, and Tim "Ripper" Owens, a tribute band singer, took over, recording four albums with the band. In 2003, Halford returned, restoring the 1990 lineup. K.K. Downing departed in 2009, replaced by Richie Faulkner. This lineup produced two more studio albums before Glenn Tipton had to retire due

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