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In what year was K. K. Downing born?

  • 1952

  • 1951

  • 1950

  • 1949

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K. K. Downing was born on 19 August 1951. He is an English heavy metal guitarist, best known as a founding member and original lead guitarist of Judas Priest. He is considered one of the pioneers of the speed metal and heavy metal genres, and his distinctive playing style has been cited as an influence on many other guitarists.
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