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Ian Hill (born 20 January 1952) is an English musician, best known as the bassist and the sole continuous member of the heavy metal band Judas Priest. Along with lead guitarist Glenn Tipton, he is the only member who has appeared on all of the band's studio albums.
Nov 17, 2020 · As Judas Priest celebrate 50 years in rock'n'roll with a lavish photobook, Ian Hill tells us about Rob Halford's sabbatical, how the next album's going, and the stories that have never been told
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May 5, 2022 · Ian Hill reflects on 50 years of Judas Priest. By Joel McIver. ( Bass Player ) published 5 May 2022. In a half-century of the British heavy metal institution, Hill has seen it all – here, he talks about the influence of Jack Bruce, his rig over the years, and the band's staying power.
- Joel Mciver
- Dying To Meet You (Rocka Rolla, 1974) “People think heavy metal happened overnight, but it took almost a full decade to get full-flow. In the beginning it was all very eclectic – just look at Top Of The Pops in that era; Helen Shapiro one week, Cream or Jimi Hendrix the next!
- Dissident Aggressor (Sin After Sin, 1977) “Dissident Aggressor owes a lot to Simon Phillips’ drums, as he’d taken over after Alan [Moore, original drummer] left.
- Better By You, Better Than Me (Stained Class, 1978) “Better By You, Better Than Me caused us a lot of problems down the line, when we got pulled into court for subliminal messaging.
- The Rage (British Steel, 1980) “The Rage has something pretty rare for us… a bass start! It’s another one that shows our versatility, with this reggae opening before going into an epic semi-power ballad, almost two entirely different styles of song.
Nov 18, 2011 · Priest's Ian Hill answers the question: "What Judas Priest song would you pick?" 'Turbo' special 30th anniversary reissue... Pre-order it now from the Official Store http://smarturl.it/JPD2C ...
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Ian Hill from Judas Priest talks 50 Years of Heavy Metal Box Set | Interview 2021. The Jeremy White Podcast and Mitch Lafon presents Ian Hill from Judas Priest! We discuss the band's HUGE...
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May 13, 2022 · Hammer caught up with Priest bassist Ian Hill – the only member to consistently play with the band since their inception 53 years ago – to talk recognition, retirement and reconciling with co-founder KK Downing. What’s it feel like to finally be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 23 years after you first became eligible?
