Judas Priest guitarist quits band, issues statement
Judas Priest founding member, K.K Downing has issued a statement regarding his departure after the noted guitarist recently quit the band due to the current "working relationship" with the rest of the group.
Judas Priest founding member, K.K Downing has issued a statement regarding his departure after the noted guitarist recently quit the band due to the current "working relationship" with the rest of the group.
English press Guardian.co.uk reported overnight Downing's abrupt decision to leave the band on the eve of their farewell tour.
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"After 40 years with Judas Priest, KK Downing has quit the band. The English heavy metal group will complete their farewell tour without their co-founder, replacing him with Richie Faulkner, a guitarist half his age," the news site writes.
Consequently, Downing has issued an official press release on his website outlining his individual reasoning.
"Dear friends,
It is with much regret that I will not be with you this summer. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your concerns about my health. Please rest assured that I am O.K.
There has been an ongoing breakdown in working relationship between myself, elements of the band, and the band's management for some time.
Therefore I have decided to step down rather than to tour with negative sentiments as I feel that this would be a deception to you, our cherished fans.
However I would urge you to please support the Priest as I have no doubt that it will be a show not to be missed.
All my love and respect."
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