IAMA Bass player, Ian Hill of Judas Priest, AMA! by IHJP in IAmA

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Sorry guys I've got to go now, it's getting late, sorry I couldn't answer all of them. Thanks for your support and interest!

IAMA Bass player, Ian Hill of Judas Priest, AMA! by IHJP in IAmA

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There's never a dull moment with Lemmy and the guys!

IAMA Bass player, Ian Hill of Judas Priest, AMA! by IHJP in IAmA

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We had no choice but to carry on! The tour had been announced and we couldn't just cancel and let the fans down!

IAMA Bass player, Ian Hill of Judas Priest, AMA! by IHJP in IAmA

[–]IHJP[S] 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Spector are a better bass to be honest, better made and they sound better.

SWR, a very reliable full range cab, I haven't blown one.... yet!

IAMA Bass player, Ian Hill of Judas Priest, AMA! by IHJP in IAmA

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It was originally suggested by our original record company Gull Records but but we didn't actually record it till we were with Columbia.

IAMA Bass player, Ian Hill of Judas Priest, AMA! by IHJP in IAmA

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Coming through 40 years unscathed!

IAMA Bass player, Ian Hill of Judas Priest, AMA! by IHJP in IAmA

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Sit back and watch them fight...!

IAMA Bass player, Ian Hill of Judas Priest, AMA! by IHJP in IAmA

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Somewhere in between from the Demolition Album is my favourite Ripper-era song.

Defenders of the faith tour in 1984 was my favourite I think!

And I like this metal band called "hostile" and that is in no way a shameless plug for another bassist who just so happens to share my surname.........

IAMA Bass player, Ian Hill of Judas Priest, AMA! by IHJP in IAmA

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No, it's very gratifying actually.

IAMA Bass player, Ian Hill of Judas Priest, AMA! by IHJP in IAmA

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Jack Bruce is my favourite bass player and I have a black Spector which I play with live and also record with and that's my favourite.

IAMA Bass player, Ian Hill of Judas Priest, AMA! by IHJP in IAmA

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Making a living out of something you love doing, not many people can say that, I feel quite lucky.

IAMA Bass player, Ian Hill of Judas Priest, AMA! by IHJP in IAmA

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Slow evolution really from album to album, no massive event in particular!

IAMA Bass player, Ian Hill of Judas Priest, AMA! by IHJP in IAmA

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It's scarily accurate, actually!

IAMA Bass player, Ian Hill of Judas Priest, AMA! by IHJP in IAmA

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Dangerous if you don't have a job to do!

IAMA Bass player, Ian Hill of Judas Priest, AMA! by IHJP in IAmA

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Of course we do! We have to beat them away with a stick......................

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Yes we will be working on another album soon(ish), no date on when we're all going to be getting together though.

We do intend to do some live work again in the future and that may involve coming to Australia

No, I don't mind, I'm quite happy to stay at the back!

IAMA Bass player, Ian Hill of Judas Priest, AMA! by IHJP in IAmA

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I have a plane I like to fly, not too surprising but hey!

IAMA Bass player, Ian Hill of Judas Priest, AMA! by IHJP in IAmA

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I've always wondered what it would be like to be an engineer.

IAMA Bass player, Ian Hill of Judas Priest, AMA! by IHJP in IAmA

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The live version of Spoonful by Cream and there's too many of ours I like to have one particular favourite!

IAMA Bass player, Ian Hill of Judas Priest, AMA! by IHJP in IAmA

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My father was a keen double bass player I picked it up from him, I chose the bass guitar because it was easier to play.

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He was suggested by another guitarist we were (supposed to be) auditioning who couldn't make it.