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Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill announces retirement
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Ian Hill, founding bassist of British heavy metal band Judas Priest, has announced his retirement after more than five decades with the group. Dave Rimmer, bassist for Uriah Heep, is set to step in as his replacement. Hill was the only member to have played on every Judas Priest album since the band formed in 1969, making the news a major moment for fans.
Why now: The retirement of a founding member of a legendary metal band after 50-plus years is major news for rock fans.
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- JUDAS PRIEST's IAN HILL Announces His Retirement; URIAH HEEP's DAVE RIMMER To Step In · BLABBERMOUTH.NET
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