Glenn Tipton | |
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![]() Glenn Tipton in 2005 | |
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Birth name | Glenn Raymond Tipton |
Born | Blackheath, England | 25 October 1947
Genres | Heavy metal |
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Years active | 1968–present |
Member of | Judas Priest |
Formerly of | The Flying Hat Band |
Website | glenntipton |
Glenn Raymond Tipton (born 25 October 1947) is an English guitarist. Often noted for his complex playing style and classically influenced solos, he is best known as one of the lead guitarists for the heavy metal band Judas Priest. He is the second longest-serving member of the band, after bassist and co-founder Ian Hill. Tipton and Hill are the only two members of the band who have appeared on every studio album.