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John Hinch

June 19, 1947 – April 29, 2021

Rob Halford and KK Downing have paid tribute to John Hinch, who has died at the age of 73. The drummer played on Judas Priest’s debut album Rocka Rolla. Halford praised the technique of Hinch as “strong, direct and unique”. Downing described his playing as “faultless”.

Barry Mason

July, 12 1935 – April

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