In a new interview with the Metal Forever Music Defenders Of Metal podcast, Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner addressed the fact that some fans have criticized bands, such as Rush, for choosing to tour without the full classic lineup.
When asked how he feels about various long-running bands hitting the road without all the original players, Faulkner, as per blabbermouth.net, “”I think as long as the guys wanna do it, they should do it. If people don’t wanna go, then don’t go. And people kind of vote with their ticket, don’t they? If Rush got up there and you’ve got 20,000 people in an auditorium and the guys wanna do it, do it. But if Rush turned up and there was five people there, they’ve got an issue. Maybe people don’t wanna see it. I can name other bands as well. If the guys wanna do it and people are showing up in the thousands to see it, then why not do it? If people don’t wanna go, then don’t. Simple as that. That’s what I’d say.”
[Dana’s note: When it comes to Judas Priest, the band has three remaining original members: vocalist Rob Halford, guitarist Glenn Tipton and bassist Ian Hill.
Consequently, due to his 2008 diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease, Tipton has had to retire from touring. However, when possible, he does make special live appearances from time to time. But for touring purposes, he has been replaced by the band’s producer, Andy Sneap. Furthermore, I do believe that he may still be an active member, who continues to contribute with the band’s writing, and recording process, of new material.
Original guitarist KK Downing parted ways with the band in 2011. Additionally, before Scott Travis, became the band’s longest running drummer, it was Dave Holland, who played on the band’s most iconic albums and tours. Holland was released by the band in 1989 under scandalous circumstances.]
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Now many bands are getting crafty and not naming any of the members in their current lineups on their websitesso you have to dig really deep to see who’s actually in/not in the band.