Richie Faulkner

Richie Faulkner
Richie Faulkner performing with Judas Priest in May 2015
Background information
Birth name Richard Ian Faulkner
Born (1980-01-01) January 1, 1980
London, England
Genres Heavy metal, hard rock
Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter
Instruments Guitar
Years active 2001–present
Associated acts Judas Priest, Lauren Harris, Christopher Lee, Voodoo Six, Dirty Deeds, Ace Mafia, Parramon, Primitai

Richard Ian Faulkner (born January 1, 1980),[1] is an English musician best known as one of the lead guitarists for the heavy metal band Judas Priest since 2011, replacing original member K. K. Downing.

Biography

Faulkner was born in London[1], and lived in Stockholm, Sweden working as a hot dog seller between 1995 and 2000[2]. In the early stages of his career, he played in bands such as Dirty Deeds,[1] Voodoo Six (which he co-founded with bassist Tony Newton),[1] Ace Mafia,[1] Parramon,[1] and Lauren Harris' band.[1]

On April 20, 2011, he was appointed as the successor of guitarist K. K. Downing in heavy metal band Judas Priest.[3]

His first performance with Judas Priest occurred on May 25, 2011 on the TV show American Idol, where the band performed "Living After Midnight" and "Breaking the Law" with James Durbin.[4] Judas Priest's first album with Faulkner was Redeemer of Souls, released in 2014.[5]

He has also arranged music for actor Christopher Lee's heavy metal album Charlemagne: The Omens of Death, which was released on May 27, 2013, Lee's 91st birthday.[6]

Discography

Deeds

  • Blown (2002)

Voodoo Six

  • Feed My Soul (2006)

Lauren Harris

Ace Mafia

  • Vicious Circle (2009) Get the album here - www.geosbass.com

Parramon

  • Dead People (2010)

Christopher Lee

Primitai

  • Rise Again (2013) (guest appearance)

Judas Priest

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Catania, Andrew (February 3, 2017). "Richie Faulkner: From Dirty Deeds to Judas Priest". Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Judas Priest-stjärnan: Jag jobbade som korvgubbe – i Sverige". Aftonbladet (in Swedish). Retrieved 2018-08-31.
  3. ↑ Collis, Clark (April 20, 2011). "Guitarist K.K. Downing quits Judas Priest after 40 years". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Judas Priest Performs "Living After Midnight" and "Breaking The Law" On American Idol Finale". Metal Underground. May 26, 2011. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Judas Priest announce first studio album since 2008". The Guardian. April 28, 2014. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Christopher Lee Readies Heavy Metal Album for 91st Birthday". Rolling Stone. May 24, 2013. Retrieved August 7, 2018.
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