The Resume

(October 27, 1951- )
Birth name is Kenneth Downing Jr.
Guitarist for ‘Judas Priest‘

Why he might be annoying:

He allegedly got his nickname 'K.K.' from a Danish girl who couldn't pronounce Kenneth.
In true Judas Priest style he wears plenty of leather during live shows.
He led the charge in ‘discovering' Ripper Owens who briefly filled in for Rob Halford.
He doesn't listen to much music post 1985.

Why he might not be annoying:

He co-founded Judas Priest along with Ian Hill.
He cites Jimi Hendrix as a big influence on his career.
He along with band mate Glen Tipton popularized a faster pace to heavy metal from its beginnings with Black Sabbath.

Credit: Campwankyourself

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Campwankyourself's Profiles [Series 1]
• Guitar World's 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists of All Time [March 2004] (Ranked: 13)
• I am Known by My Initials
• I Like to Dress All in Black
• I Performed at Hear 'n Aid [1985]
• I Performed at Live Aid [July 13, 1985]
• I Pissed Off PeTA
• Look at Me, I'm Giving Thumbs Up
• Profiles 18501-18750 (Ranked: 18591)
• Ultimate Classic Rock’s Biggest Rock Feuds of 2022 (Ranked: 5)
• Up and Down Names

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 10 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 18 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 68.75% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 20 Votes: 55.00% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 29 Votes: 58.62% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 27 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 64 Votes: 48.44% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 61 Votes: 55.74% Annoying