1. Ian Hill was born on 20 January 1951 and is an English musician, best known as the bassist of the British heavy metal band Judas Priest.
10 Facts About Ian Hill
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Ian Hill has been playing bass with the band ever since and is the longest-serving member of the band, following Downing's departure in 2011.
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Ian Hill is responsible for bringing Rob Halford into Judas Priest.
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Ian Hill learned how to play the double bass from his father, a bass player for local jazz acts.
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Ian Hill married Rob Halford's sister, Sue, in 1976 and they divorced in 1984.
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Ian Hill lived in Florida while he was married to his second wife, Letitia.
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Ian Hill met his present wife, Jean, in 1999, and married in 2006.
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Ian Hill is a supporter of West Bromwich Albion FC.
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Ian Hill is featured in the 2024 documentary Cover Your Ears produced by Prairie Coast Films and directed by Sean Patrick Shaul, discussing the subliminal message trial Judas Priest were involved with.
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Ian Hill plays using a nylon flatpick of 0.75 mm thickness.