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  • Опубликовано: 17 июн 2024
  • Ken Downing of Judas Priest interview by Moe Nawaz: I must admit I was very nervous talking to Ken Downing at the beginning, but Ken being an absolute gentleman made it very easy as the interview continued. Talking to Ken Downing about his success in the rock group and as a successful businessman running his own businesses with a golf course which Ken built from scratch, hotel and now holiday homes at the golf course.
    Moe Nawaz is a strategic advisor mentor to the FTSE 100 leaders. www.moenawaz.com

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  • @mikefink2134
    @mikefink2134 3 года назад +17

    KK is a true rock icon and a class act guy

  • @johneisler4242
    @johneisler4242 5 лет назад +10

    KK DOWNING, I hope you see this comment someday, Many many Priest shows over the years I would sit on your side of the stage. You are GREATLY missed! Thank you for your lifes work. No more Preist shows for me.

  • @1960gambit
    @1960gambit 10 лет назад +109

    KK Downing is one of the most class acts in rock. Truly a humble guy that remembers where he came from and appreciates what he has attained.

  • @michaelstephen819
    @michaelstephen819 4 года назад +7

    Interesting to hear KK talk about the business side rather than just the music. Great guy - I was fortunate enough to meet him.

  • @kurtashton4155
    @kurtashton4155 3 года назад +9

    That's how a true Legend acts!! Brilliant

  • @kimlarsson7259
    @kimlarsson7259 6 лет назад +43

    Downing seems like the nicest dude ever. I really admire the combination of huge success and class, niceness. Being an asshole is easy. Staying nice is harder.

    • @sydport9036
      @sydport9036 4 года назад

      Har hans bok Heavy Duty, eller pappa då 😃 men har läst den

    • @boke75
      @boke75 4 месяца назад

      Well, if you're a decent person being nice is easy. Conversely, if you're a dick being an asshole comes quite easily it seems. It's only hard if you're a nice guy being an asshole or a prick being kind (unless forced for personal gain - which is more common than you think).

  • @miamigroove
    @miamigroove 8 лет назад +53

    Fantastic interview and what a true gentleman Ken is.

  • @mr.kilpatrick2991
    @mr.kilpatrick2991 4 года назад +19

    He's an old school mind. Totally cool logical smart dude.

  • @markbirchette8740
    @markbirchette8740 8 лет назад +51

    K.K, you will always be revered by this fan in U.S.A. I've been going to J.P concerts since 1978. Rock Forever my brother from another mother. Peace

  • @victorwho744
    @victorwho744 5 лет назад +9

    Great interviewer, good questions. K K a humble and down to earth guy. Great stuff!

  • @hyperloke
    @hyperloke 10 лет назад +55

    FANTASTIC INTERVIEW. LOVED THE INTERVIEWER TOO! KK IS SO HUMBLE!

  • @chuckfriebe843
    @chuckfriebe843 3 года назад +6

    This guy is brilliant! I never knew, although I've been a fan since I was 12.

    • @tompowers4013
      @tompowers4013 2 года назад +1

      He went bankrupt and he sold the estate back in 2017.

    • @chuckfriebe843
      @chuckfriebe843 2 года назад

      @@tompowers4013 didn’t know that either.

  • @OpenRoader
    @OpenRoader 6 лет назад +22

    Half of the greatest twin guitars in the history of Rock! KK Downing is still one of the coolest out there!

  • @jjdpc2000
    @jjdpc2000 6 лет назад +6

    I saw Judas Priest warm up for Kiss in 77 at the Garden, and didn’t even realize it till 15 years later when I found the ticket stub in my drawer and read the front of it and I laughed! Oh shit! I saw Priest when I was a snot nosed kid, and didn’t even realize it !!!

  • @Silentaudits7
    @Silentaudits7 3 года назад +9

    Brilliant interview/chat and great advice too. A million pound is a million pound until you begin to spend some of it, then it becomes taxable ! You are one of the most honest hand shakable true guys out there . Good on you KK .

  • @charlottebakker5580
    @charlottebakker5580 5 лет назад +9

    One of the best guitarplayers

  • @jimhaigh2305
    @jimhaigh2305 7 лет назад +12

    Absolutely top bloke!
    My mate dug his golf coarse
    Didn't believe him when he told me he met kk 😂😂👍🤘🎸🇬🇧

  • @stevevallance6326
    @stevevallance6326 3 года назад +8

    What a terrific person, and a great inspiration for me and my playing

  • @sevenslotgrillful
    @sevenslotgrillful 9 лет назад +25

    probably the guitarist with most fierce solos I've ever seen.

  • @larryjones4096
    @larryjones4096 3 года назад +8

    to me the true bedrock of judas priest,i was blessed to see them several times.the chemistry between his and tipton's guitar was amazing to behold,absolutely stunning at times.

    • @boke75
      @boke75 4 месяца назад

      Yep, the best example was the awesome dual (I think, at least it sounds like it. lol) synched riff at 2:12 of "The Green Manalishi and the 2-Pronged Crown". One of their signature sounds.

  • @JW-zs1pz
    @JW-zs1pz 4 года назад +6

    Unleashed in the East is where it all started for me! Love them since and saw them at US 83. Great show that day, Rockin, simply Rockin!! JP is way less without him.

  • @johnc.3791
    @johnc.3791 6 лет назад +27

    Really good interview. For a guy who's probably never heard a single Judas Priest song, the interviewer did a good job and asked some really excellent questions. I enjoyed it very much.

  • @DavidUKesb
    @DavidUKesb 6 лет назад +25

    The interviewer is excellent. Many interviewers seem to think they are as important as the subject and they aren't. This fella asks good questions, doesn't think it's all about him, and allows KK to speak without interruption.

    • @DokktorDeth
      @DokktorDeth 3 года назад +1

      He interrupts frequently.

  • @jeffreyblankley
    @jeffreyblankley 3 года назад +7

    He seems like someone who lives the Golden Rule. I would have like to see a KK, David Coverdale, Glenn Hughes and Jon Lord collaboration 😌

  • @toowild8634
    @toowild8634 10 лет назад +26

    Such a really down to earth guy.

    • @jtalson95m8
      @jtalson95m8 10 лет назад +4

      I agree, i did not expect that.

  • @brendaartgirl
    @brendaartgirl 2 года назад +3

    Thank you so much for sharing this interview, such a lovely guy. You're a good interviewer.

  • @uv357raz
    @uv357raz 10 лет назад +7

    KK downing has always been a source of inspiration to me and I'm you'll say the same thing.

  • @carloscarrillo8852
    @carloscarrillo8852 10 лет назад +26

    an amazing guitar player. Inspiration to new generation of players around the world who carry the flag of heavy metal. My deepest respect to ken.

  • @chrgod
    @chrgod 4 года назад +6

    Brilliant interview & the interviewer is 1st class.

  • @AudiophileTubes
    @AudiophileTubes 8 лет назад +18

    Ken 'KK' Downing is a Heavy Metal rock LEGEND! He is one of the grandfathers of hard rock/metal! Kiss his feet now!

  • @byronphelps9149
    @byronphelps9149 10 лет назад +4

    I have seen priest about 18 concerts and everytime ken has been nothing but class and a hard worker. a hardass rocker he is. thank you kk for great times and you will be missed. I missed the last two concerts in phoenix,az just cause it doesn't seem the same. seen priest in cali but was kinda shorted on effect. love ya,miss ya from the states. take care and good to hear from you again.

  • @sorellajenks
    @sorellajenks 6 лет назад +14

    A very inspiring interview for me personally, In addition to being a very gifted and humble musician, he's very wise, to have had that other plan in place from an early age. I thought the interviewer did a fine job. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @Chaz2yacom
    @Chaz2yacom 10 лет назад +20

    whatever you want to do...just know millions of us love you, thank you for getting me through my teens with some of the best guitar music ever made.

  • @phoebebiketravel
    @phoebebiketravel 3 года назад +3

    loved this

  • @chromewarrior7959
    @chromewarrior7959 7 лет назад +19

    I felt Moe asked fresh questions. WE have heard all Ken's answers to the standard questions. I enjoyed this interview. Moe did a great job, exposed a lot about how KK thinks about the business side of a band.

  • @MoonBernie
    @MoonBernie 7 лет назад +16

    That is true. I remember going to a perfomance here in Belgium.. I think around the end of the seventies. Kiss was main band and Judas support band. And the crowd was split between Kiss fans and Judas fans. Outside there have been a hell of a fight... My God... It must have looked like some kind of revolution.... And when I think about it both mobs had their uniforms. Black leather Vs colorfull jeans and high heal boots ... Those where the days, Big fun..

  • @raykarim1108
    @raykarim1108 3 года назад +3

    My guitar hero from back in the day- He played for Queensryche too

  • @mobass323
    @mobass323 6 лет назад +9

    Good job mr. Moe!! Kk a metal class act , and one of my influences in music !!

  • @steadyeddie639
    @steadyeddie639 3 года назад +5

    KK LEGEND .

  • @katyalee6969
    @katyalee6969 3 года назад +5

    I’m already read his books, and I know some of it

  • @rainerfeigt6532
    @rainerfeigt6532 3 года назад +5

    I like his Guitar Solos and Judas Priest is the best Metal Band ever!

  • @antonioazevedo5833
    @antonioazevedo5833 7 лет назад +8

    Best live guitarist I've ever witnessed and I've seen greats like Ritchie Blackmore, Santana, Slash, Kirk Hammett and many others. Oddly...KK blew them all away.

    • @johnkk7863
      @johnkk7863 6 лет назад

      you obviously never saw angus

    • @freddyferrillo9704
      @freddyferrillo9704 6 лет назад +1

      Angus is good too. But man KK is much better with his tremelo. And all of his leads sound different. Where as Angus rarely switches up his scales. He always plays in that blues pentatonic way. KK is way more creative and innovative when he plays his leads. Period. Ask anyone who plays guitar.

    • @freddyferrillo9704
      @freddyferrillo9704 6 лет назад +4

      ANTONIO AZEVEDO - Man, I gotta agree with you. I saw KK play in Priest many many times. One time he was 3 feet in front of me. That was when they had Ripper Owens and the band was playing small bars and venues. I was lucky enough to get very close while they played that night. And when they played "Sinner" it blew my eyes and ears away!! KK tore it up!!

    • @johnkk7863
      @johnkk7863 6 лет назад

      Angus is the best showman of all time though, KK may be technically better ( though he cannot touch Angus's vibrato ) but for sheer entertainment it's gotta be Angus. Seen them both can't compare really Apples and Oranges.

    • @Wargasm644
      @Wargasm644 4 года назад +2

      He’s badass. Seen him live 4 times. Legend. But the best live guitarist I’ve ever seen was........wait for it...........
      Dimebag 🤘🏻

  • @remygaron8311
    @remygaron8311 7 лет назад +8

    k.K fuckin' RULES

  • @JS1966
    @JS1966 6 лет назад +7

    Huge respect for KK....has done well for himself outside what he did in the band. Seems like a really cool guy

  • @user-mx4ni4qb3v
    @user-mx4ni4qb3v 7 лет назад +2

    MY FAVORITE HEAVY METAL BAND AND MY IDOL GUITARIST K.K DOWNING.A REALLY NICE COMBINATION.

  • @josemiguelcarrizo7373
    @josemiguelcarrizo7373 3 года назад +3

    I didn`t know it had taken them so long to make it, as my fave Priest records are the first ones.

  • @wildcat69usatexas
    @wildcat69usatexas 9 лет назад +10

    Nice interview. KK Rocks and a very kool person as well. Was very nice to see him in person I think it was 1986 or 7 It's been many years and can't remember still have the autographed album "Defenders of the Faith" I bought a duplicate and ran it to the ground and bought another :) one of my favorites that and "Screaming for Vengence" Album Played that till is croaked and bought probably 3 times now I have on MP3 all the albums converted. "British Steel" Still have my concert T-Shirts too

  • @uplaywithfire
    @uplaywithfire 10 лет назад +14

    kk starting to look like jeff daniels who which btw is also a very good guitar player.lol
    thankyou mr downing for teaching me how to play guitar on all of those wonderful heavy rock records.amazing stuff great guitarplayer for sure.we the fans are behind you all the way in your descision to take a break.GOD bless you .

  • @ANDYB1478
    @ANDYB1478 9 лет назад +4

    I am a huge Judas Priest fan and was born in Hill Top West Bromwich too!! Still live there!

    • @fastmart
      @fastmart 2 месяца назад

      And me !
      My grandad was the parkie at Hill Top Park.
      I play a “v” but not in a metal Band.
      My first ever concert was Priest in 79 at Birmingham Odeon and saw Priest last week at Resorts World, Birmingham sadly without KK

  • @alanvales468
    @alanvales468 Год назад +2

    KK you is great guitarist forever Metal!

  • @byronphelps9149
    @byronphelps9149 10 лет назад +10

    Full of class he is.

  • @wildcat69usatexas
    @wildcat69usatexas 9 лет назад +64

    Wow alot of bad comments on the interviewer. I say it's better than those in your face interviews where you can't get a word in edge wise. Nice down to earth interview. He let him speak what he was thinking. Dont be so harsh so you don't make an ASS out of your self. Thank You and Have A Nice Day :Þ

    • @tinamariechurch2588
      @tinamariechurch2588 6 лет назад +5

      This was a fine and different interview. Mostly shining a light on KK's business prowess and the character and strengths that got him where he is.

    • @MetalMan73100
      @MetalMan73100 6 лет назад +3

      Exactly! A radio host friend of mine told me that the most important thing to do when interviewing people, is to stay quiet. Let them speak. That´s the way to get a good interview as opposed to most of today´s journalists, who love listening to themselves. This video is pleasant and informative to watch. KK also comes across as a genuinely nice guy.

    • @EriAirlangga
      @EriAirlangga 6 лет назад +1

      That's why I like Graham Norton

  • @mattmorrow7777
    @mattmorrow7777 10 лет назад +5

    KK seems like a pretty good guy. Humble.

  • @tonysavotski4162
    @tonysavotski4162 10 лет назад +2

    no its over! I want more!!!!

  • @smartypantznumber2840
    @smartypantznumber2840 6 лет назад +7

    Legend.

  • @creepshowcrate
    @creepshowcrate 8 лет назад +10

    Whoa, kickass shoes, K.K.! 4:51 Always my favorite member of the Priest. I saw them in L.A. a couple years ago. It was cool, Rob sounded great, but it just ain't the same without K.K. and his Flying V.

    • @spd-kv6sd
      @spd-kv6sd 6 лет назад

      However, AFAIK KK still works for Priest as some form of an event manager. He simply can't play on stage due to his heart problems.

    • @dasdavid7057
      @dasdavid7057 6 лет назад +1

      spd7693 no he doesn't work for judas priest as an event manager and doesn't have heart problems. Where do you hear these lies?lol

    • @spd-kv6sd
      @spd-kv6sd 6 лет назад

      +Das David
      Thanks. I never knew why he left the band and nobody said nothing wherever I asked and searched, so just blind guessing.

  • @hermanhelmich
    @hermanhelmich 7 лет назад +13

    KK: You know 'the Highway to hell tour'
    Interviewer: hmm hmm
    Sure!

  • @TheUniversalEyes
    @TheUniversalEyes 10 лет назад +7

    KK is the best!

  • @askburlefot2645
    @askburlefot2645 Год назад +2

    K.K. Downing what a gentleman!!!

  • @guysmiley5550
    @guysmiley5550 5 лет назад +4

    KK seems like such a nice guy.im sure true.

  • @steeliedann6114
    @steeliedann6114 7 лет назад +2

    What a wonderful insight from Ken Downing now quite successful in business and music! I would be so surprised if he did read these comments. I say this because there has to be a point where enough exposure even for the right reasons can reach a logical limit. However, of course after having followed along with the interview I just watched, having been made at his estate; I'm a bit More inclined to think he keeps it up and it's just part of who he his. If so my warmest regards to you sir and thanks so much for your contributions, and the way in which you invoke integrity into all your pursuits. Rob from USA

  • @tommiller8843
    @tommiller8843 6 лет назад +2

    I wish kk was still with jp but I'm happy for him

  • @khankirbachavalolagenatode8944
    @khankirbachavalolagenatode8944 2 года назад +1

    Great guitarist ever kk

  • @razvanbaluta3485
    @razvanbaluta3485 10 лет назад +2

    i really loved it, hope your vids get really famous!!

  • @MateuszKrakowski
    @MateuszKrakowski 9 лет назад +4

    KK is a great guy

  • @johnpaul5086
    @johnpaul5086 10 лет назад +1

    I look forward to your videos :3

  • @mandyflanington309
    @mandyflanington309 10 лет назад +1

    incredible thanks so much!!!!!

  • @ashterfadgadget817
    @ashterfadgadget817 3 года назад +2

    All the guys in JP are incredibly grounded an modest. Nothing like the snowflakes of 2K21!

  • @EriAirlangga
    @EriAirlangga 6 лет назад +5

    KK should appear on Fortune cover

  • @robertriecker9324
    @robertriecker9324 4 года назад +1

    Awsome

  • @anupraianuprai6071
    @anupraianuprai6071 3 года назад +2

    awesome kk downing

  • @nikydj81
    @nikydj81 10 лет назад

    FINALLY THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

  • @iiAmRaiiN
    @iiAmRaiiN 10 лет назад +1

    helped a lot thanks

  • @saeedbreakingwolf3923
    @saeedbreakingwolf3923 10 лет назад

    great, thanks!!

  • @user-vc8pt5bd6r
    @user-vc8pt5bd6r 10 лет назад

    OMG THANK YOU!

  • @SuddenStorm982
    @SuddenStorm982 4 года назад +3

    Wow, what an inspirational guy!

  • @chrimorhen4585
    @chrimorhen4585 2 года назад +2

    Nice guy. Stay safe Ken.

  • @croutperter395
    @croutperter395 10 лет назад

    You are a great help.

  • @BlackWaveCombo
    @BlackWaveCombo 10 лет назад +1

    that was really good!!!!!

  • @igypop9788
    @igypop9788 10 лет назад +1

    this really helped thanks!!!!!

  • @moomkinfe5249
    @moomkinfe5249 10 лет назад

    dang Going to try it later. Thanks

  • @jacktrbosek5620
    @jacktrbosek5620 10 лет назад

    i sent this to all my friends

  • @Zeitwatch
    @Zeitwatch 10 лет назад +1

    wow incredible

  • @Jobinterviewanswers1
    @Jobinterviewanswers1 10 лет назад

    thanks for making this tut

  • @kriszrudolf16
    @kriszrudolf16 10 лет назад +3

    "Living Legend" \m/o-o\m/

  • @perterpange1417
    @perterpange1417 10 лет назад +1

    Good show!! Worth watching--are there more?

  • @michelosilveira6280
    @michelosilveira6280 10 лет назад

    great thank you

  • @1000vanmanh
    @1000vanmanh 10 лет назад

    great, thanks

  • @CodPlayer67
    @CodPlayer67 10 лет назад

    thanks ur the best

  • @tenethiluka3326
    @tenethiluka3326 10 лет назад +1

    u r a life saver

  • @WellingtonLeao
    @WellingtonLeao 10 лет назад

    youtube has a new star!!!!!

  • @annadriverful
    @annadriverful 10 лет назад

    dang really cool, good job!!

  • @charissecoal
    @charissecoal 9 лет назад +22

    hes never heard of judas priest has he

  • @jordanmorgan6327
    @jordanmorgan6327 10 лет назад

    you are very talented

  • @JilksGamingClan
    @JilksGamingClan 10 лет назад

    loved the vid

  • @greybrother01
    @greybrother01 9 лет назад +3

    The disconnect going on between the worlds of art and commerce in the first half of this interview is dryly amusing.

  • @Smyridon
    @Smyridon 6 лет назад +7

    Who would say that this is the guy who plays that wild solo on the "Sinner" song!?

  • @wms1239
    @wms1239 10 лет назад +1

    Ok we will miss you man!

  • @Chipmunks0100
    @Chipmunks0100 10 лет назад

    best vid evarrrr!!!!

  • @MrYeayay
    @MrYeayay 10 лет назад +1

    those are some sick moves