Ken Dashow Home Send Me Your Requests Ken Dashow Judas Priest Bassist Says Band Has No Reason For Another Lineup Change By Andrew Magnotta @AndrewMagnotta Nov 23, 2021 Photo: Getty Images North America Judas Priest is probably through with lineup changes, according to bassist Ian Hill. Hill, the band's only continuing founding member, said in a recent interview with 519 Magazine that the band's current touring lineup will likely be the one to perform its final show, whenever that may be. "We're all realists," Hill said. "None of us are getting any younger, so there is an end in sight, although when, we don't know. I think everybody's happy with one another and with the current lineup, which is also almost as important as musical competence." Priest's current touring lineup features frontman Rob Halford, drummer Scott Travis, guitarists Richie Faulkner and Andy Sneap and Hill. Sneap, who produced Priest's Firepower album, joined the band as a touring guitarist in 2018 as Glenn Tipton's ability to travel was limited due to Parkinson's disease. "You [can] get the best musicians in the world, but if you've got a bunch of idiots, you're not going to last very long," Hill continued. "We're all getting along with each other. We're all family, really. And we'll continue with this lineup for as long as we can." Hill's comments may put to rest the chances of any substantial reunion with guitarist K.K. Downing. Downing had been at odds with the band since his "retirement" in 2011, but he only made his grievances public in 2018 when he briefly lobbied to return to the group ahead of its 50th anniversary. Downing eventually formed his own band — K.K.'s Priest — which just released its debut album. The band's touring mortality has never been more evident than the last few years. Halford recently beat prostate cancer after a four-year battle and the band's fall U.S. tour was suspended in September after Faulkner suffered a freak cardiac event that nearly killed him onstage at the 'Louder Than Life' festival. Faulkner, who underwent 10-and-a-half-hours of open heart surgery to repair his ruptured aorta on Sept. 26, said in an update last week that he's "feeling strong and positive" will the near-death experience behind him. He added that he's due to start "cardiac therapy" soon to complete his recovery. Sponsored Content Nieuwe generatie elektrische radiator: 5 keer krachtiger en 45% zuiniger De Verwarmingsgids [Foto's] Ken Je Hem Nog? Zo Ziet Hij Er Op Zijn 77 Uit https://locksmithofhearts.com/ [Foto's] Debbie Harry Is Nu 76: Zo Gaat Het Met Haar https://yummypress.com Robert Plant Adores Alison Krauss For Helping Him Break Out Of Rock Clichés | Z-106.7 Z-106.7 - Jackson's Classic Rock Foo Fighters Super-Fans Will Want To Make The Pilgrimage To 'Everlong' Bar Z-106.7 - Jackson's Classic Rock Pearl Jam Reveal When They Plan To Play Rescheduled 'Gigaton' Tour Z-106.7 - Jackson's Classic Rock Sponsored Content Nieuwe generatie elektrische radiator: 5 keer krachtiger en 45% zuiniger De Verwarmingsgids Deze revolutionaire beveiligingssystemen veranderen alles in België Expert Market Het meest verslavende spel van het jaar. Geen installatie. Elvenar [Photos] Le fermier s'est vengé des gens qui se garaient sur son terrain en faisant ça Restwow Recommended by About Ken Dashow Listen to Ken Dashow everyday and don't forget about Breakfast With The Beatles every Sunday Morning.Read More ContactAdvertise on Z-106.7Download The Free iHeartRadio AppFind a Podcast Z106.7 is Central Mississippi's home for John Boy and Billy in the morning and classic rock and roll all day long. Sitemap Contest Rules Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Personal Information Terms of Use AdChoices WSTZ-FM Public Inspection File WSTZ-FM Political File EEO Public File Public File Assistance FCC Applications © 2021 iHeartMedia, Inc. Z-106.7 · Jackson's Classic Rock Listen Now on iHeartRadio