Kenneth Keith Downing Jr. also known as K. K. Downing is a British musician born on 27th October 1951 in Staffordshire, England. Best known as the co-founder and long time guitar player of British Heavy Metal band Judas Priest. He has appeared on most Priest’s albums, and with his partner on band, Glenn Tipton, are one of the most effective Heavy Metal music guitarists. He officially leaved the band on 20th April 2011 after a long time epic era with Judas Priest, and replaced by new guitarist, Richie Faulkner.