Judas PriestLineup
Judas Priest from the top down — who started it, every change since, and the band today. Anyone I actually watched play is ringed in red. Tap a face for their story.
1969The original lineup
1970
1971
1972
1977
1979
1996
2003
The band today
Every lineup, in order
The band as it stood at each change — the full roster, not just who came and went.
- 1969 – 1970★ Original lineup
- Ernie Chataway guitar family
- John Partridge drums (drum set), percussion
- Bruno Stapenhill bass guitar
- Al Atkins lead vocals
- 1970 – 1971+ Kenneth Downing+ Ian Hill− Ernie Chataway− John Partridge− Bruno Stapenhill
- Al Atkins lead vocals
- Kenneth Downing guitar
- Ian Hill bass guitar
- 1971 – 1972+ John Ellis+ Chris Campbell+ Alan Moore
- Al Atkins lead vocals
- Kenneth Downing guitar
- Ian Hill bass guitar
- John Ellis drums (drum set), percussion
- Chris Campbell drums (drum set), percussion
- Alan Moore drums (drum set), percussion
- 1972 – 1973− Al Atkins− John Ellis− Chris Campbell− Alan Moore
- Kenneth Downing guitar
- Ian Hill bass guitar
- 1973 – 1974+ John Hinch+ Rob Halford
- Kenneth Downing guitar
- Ian Hill bass guitar
- John Hinch drums (drum set), percussion
- Rob Halford lead vocals
- 1974 – 1975+ Glenn Tipton
- Kenneth Downing guitar
- Ian Hill bass guitar
- John Hinch drums (drum set), percussion
- Rob Halford lead vocals
- Glenn Tipton guitar family, keyboard
- 1975 – 1977+ Alan Moore− John Hinch
- Kenneth Downing guitar
- Ian Hill bass guitar
- Rob Halford lead vocals
- Glenn Tipton guitar family, keyboard
- Alan Moore drums (drum set), percussion
- 1977 – 1978+ Simon Phillips+ Les Binks− Alan Moore
- Kenneth Downing guitar
- Ian Hill bass guitar
- Rob Halford lead vocals
- Glenn Tipton guitar family, keyboard
- Simon Phillips drums (drum set), percussion
- Les Binks drums (drum set), percussion
- 1978 – 1979− Simon Phillips
- Kenneth Downing guitar
- Ian Hill bass guitar
- Rob Halford lead vocals
- Glenn Tipton guitar family, keyboard
- Les Binks drums (drum set), percussion
- Jan 1979 – Aug 1979− Les Binks
- Kenneth Downing guitar
- Ian Hill bass guitar
- Rob Halford lead vocals
- Glenn Tipton guitar family, keyboard
- 1979 – 1989+ Dave Holland
- Kenneth Downing guitar
- Ian Hill bass guitar
- Rob Halford lead vocals
- Glenn Tipton guitar family, keyboard
- Dave Holland drums (drum set), percussion
- 1989 – 1992+ Scott Travis− Dave Holland
- Kenneth Downing guitar
- Ian Hill bass guitar
- Rob Halford lead vocals
- Glenn Tipton guitar family, keyboard
- Scott Travis drums (drum set), percussion
- 1992 – 1995− Rob Halford− Scott Travis
- Kenneth Downing guitar
- Ian Hill bass guitar
- Glenn Tipton guitar family, keyboard
- 1995 – 1996+ Scott Travis
- Kenneth Downing guitar
- Ian Hill bass guitar
- Glenn Tipton guitar family, keyboard
- Scott Travis drums (drum set), percussion
- 1996 – 2003+ Tim “Ripper” Owens
- Kenneth Downing guitar
- Ian Hill bass guitar
- Glenn Tipton guitar family, keyboard
- Scott Travis drums (drum set), percussion
- Tim “Ripper” Owens lead vocals
- Jul 2003+ Rob Halford
- Kenneth Downing guitar
- Ian Hill bass guitar
- Glenn Tipton guitar family, keyboard
- Scott Travis drums (drum set), percussion
- Tim “Ripper” Owens lead vocals
- Rob Halford lead vocals
- 2003 – 2011− Tim “Ripper” Owens
- Kenneth Downing guitar
- Ian Hill bass guitar
- Glenn Tipton guitar family, keyboard
- Scott Travis drums (drum set), percussion
- Rob Halford lead vocals
- Apr 2011+ Richie Faulkner
- Kenneth Downing guitar
- Ian Hill bass guitar
- Glenn Tipton guitar family, keyboard
- Scott Travis drums (drum set), percussion
- Rob Halford lead vocals
- Richie Faulkner electric guitar
- 2011 – nowCurrent− Kenneth Downing
- Ian Hill bass guitar
- Glenn Tipton guitar family, keyboard
- Scott Travis drums (drum set), percussion
- Rob Halford lead vocals
- Richie Faulkner electric guitar
19 line-ups of Judas Priest since it formed.
Everything that happened to Judas Priest’s lineup, in order — each entry says what it was.
- 1969
★ Original lineupAl Atkinslead vocals
- BS★ Original lineupBruno Stapenhill
bass guitar
★ Original lineupErnie Chatawayguitar family
- JP★ Original lineupJohn Partridge
drums (drum set), percussion
›Lineup after 1969 (4)
- Ernie Chatawayguitar family
- John Partridgedrums (drum set), percussion
- Bruno Stapenhillbass guitar
- Al Atkinslead vocals
- 1970
+ JoinedIan Hillbass guitar
+ JoinedKenneth Downingguitar
- BS→ Left the bandBruno Stapenhill
bass guitar · 1969–1970
- → Left the bandErnie Chataway
guitar family · 1969–1970
- JP→ Left the bandJohn Partridge
drums (drum set), percussion · 1969–1970
›Lineup after 1970 (3)
- Al Atkinslead vocals
- Kenneth Downingguitar
- Ian Hillbass guitar
- 1971
+ JoinedAlan Mooredrums (drum set), percussion
- CC+ JoinedChris Campbell
drums (drum set), percussion
- JE+ JoinedJohn Ellis
drums (drum set), percussion
- JE→ Left the bandJohn Ellis
drums (drum set), percussion · 1971–1971
›Lineup after 1971 (6)
- Al Atkinslead vocals
- Kenneth Downingguitar
- Ian Hillbass guitar
- John Ellisdrums (drum set), percussion
- Chris Campbelldrums (drum set), percussion
- Alan Mooredrums (drum set), percussion
- 1972
- → Left the bandAl Atkins
lead vocals · 1969–1972
- → Left the bandAlan Moore
drums (drum set), percussion · 1971–1972
- CC→ Left the bandChris Campbell
drums (drum set), percussion · 1971–1972
›Lineup after 1972 (2)
- Kenneth Downingguitar
- Ian Hillbass guitar
- 1973
+ JoinedJohn Hinchdrums (drum set), percussion
›Lineup after 1973 (4)
- Kenneth Downingguitar
- Ian Hillbass guitar
- John Hinchdrums (drum set), percussion
- Rob Halfordlead vocals
- 1974
+ JoinedGlenn Tiptonguitar family, keyboard, synthesizer
›Lineup after 1974 (5)
- Kenneth Downingguitar
- Ian Hillbass guitar
- John Hinchdrums (drum set), percussion
- Rob Halfordlead vocals
- Glenn Tiptonguitar family, keyboard, synthesizer
- 1975
- → Left the bandJohn Hinch
drums (drum set), percussion · 1973–1975
›Lineup after 1975 (5)
- Kenneth Downingguitar
- Ian Hillbass guitar
- Rob Halfordlead vocals
- Glenn Tiptonguitar family, keyboard, synthesizer
- Alan Mooredrums (drum set), percussion
- 1977
+ JoinedLes Binksdrums (drum set), percussion
+ JoinedSimon Phillipsdrums (drum set), percussion
- → Left the bandSimon Phillips
drums (drum set), percussion · 1977–1977
›Lineup after 1977 (6)
- Kenneth Downingguitar
- Ian Hillbass guitar
- Rob Halfordlead vocals
- Glenn Tiptonguitar family, keyboard, synthesizer
- Simon Phillipsdrums (drum set), percussion
- Les Binksdrums (drum set), percussion
- 1979
+ JoinedDave Hollanddrums (drum set), percussion
- → Left the bandLes Binks
drums (drum set), percussion · 1977–1979
›Lineup after 1979 (5)
- Kenneth Downingguitar
- Ian Hillbass guitar
- Rob Halfordlead vocals
- Glenn Tiptonguitar family, keyboard, synthesizer
- Dave Hollanddrums (drum set), percussion
- 1989
- → Left the bandDave Holland
drums (drum set), percussion · 1979–1989
›Lineup after 1989 (5)
- Kenneth Downingguitar
- Ian Hillbass guitar
- Rob Halfordlead vocals
- Glenn Tiptonguitar family, keyboard, synthesizer
- Scott Travisdrums (drum set), percussion
- 1995
+ JoinedScott Travisdrums (drum set), percussion
›Lineup after 1995 (4)
- Kenneth Downingguitar
- Ian Hillbass guitar
- Glenn Tiptonguitar family, keyboard, synthesizer
- Scott Travisdrums (drum set), percussion
- 1996
+ JoinedTim “Ripper” Owenslead vocals
›Lineup after 1996 (5)
- Kenneth Downingguitar
- Ian Hillbass guitar
- Glenn Tiptonguitar family, keyboard, synthesizer
- Scott Travisdrums (drum set), percussion
- Tim “Ripper” Owenslead vocals
- 2003
+ JoinedRob Halfordlead vocals
- → Left the bandTim “Ripper” Owens
lead vocals · 1996–2003
›Lineup after 2003 (5)
- Kenneth Downingguitar
- Ian Hillbass guitar
- Glenn Tiptonguitar family, keyboard, synthesizer
- Scott Travisdrums (drum set), percussion
- Rob Halfordlead vocals
- 2011
+ JoinedRichie Faulknerelectric guitar
- → Left the bandKenneth Downing
guitar · 1970–2011
›Lineup after 2011 (5)
- Ian Hillbass guitar
- Glenn Tiptonguitar family, keyboard, synthesizer
- Scott Travisdrums (drum set), percussion
- Rob Halfordlead vocals
- Richie Faulknerelectric guitar
- 2014
- ✝ DiedErnie Chataway
aged 62
›Lineup after 2014 (5)
- Ian Hillbass guitar
- Glenn Tiptonguitar family, keyboard, synthesizer
- Scott Travisdrums (drum set), percussion
- Rob Halfordlead vocals
- Richie Faulknerelectric guitar
- 2018
- ✝ DiedDave Holland
natural causes — liver cancer · at Lugo · aged 70
›Lineup after 2018 (5)
- Ian Hillbass guitar
- Glenn Tiptonguitar family, keyboard, synthesizer
- Scott Travisdrums (drum set), percussion
- Rob Halfordlead vocals
- Richie Faulknerelectric guitar
- 2021
- ✝ DiedJohn Hinch
at London · aged 74
›Lineup after 2021 (5)
- Ian Hillbass guitar
- Glenn Tiptonguitar family, keyboard, synthesizer
- Scott Travisdrums (drum set), percussion
- Rob Halfordlead vocals
- Richie Faulknerelectric guitar
- 2025
- ✝ DiedLes Binks
at London · aged 74
›Lineup after 2025 (5)
- Ian Hillbass guitar
- Glenn Tiptonguitar family, keyboard, synthesizer
- Scott Travisdrums (drum set), percussion
- Rob Halfordlead vocals
- Richie Faulknerelectric guitar
★ Original lineup+ Joined→ Left the band✝ Died
Every member(18)
Everyone who has played in Judas Priest, in the order they joined — ending with the lineup today. Tap anyone for their photos and story.
Current lineup