Whiskey Woman [Al Atkins] (demo) (1973) Line-up: Rob Halford, KK Downing, Ian Hill and John Hinch (1973-74) Judas Priest line-ups up until this demo recording: Al Atkins, Ernest Chataway, Bruno Stapenhill and John Partridge (1969-70) Al Atkins, KK Downing, Ian Hill and John Ellis (1970-71) Al Atkins, KK Downing, Ian Hill and Alan Moore (1971) Al Atkins, KK Downing, Ian Hill and Chris Campbell (1971-1973) Glenn Tipton joined the band in 1974. This song was originally written by Al Atkins. Al founded “Judas Priest“ in 1969. That band broke up in 1970. Later that year Al joined the trio Freight, formed by KK Downing, Ian Hill and John Ellis. They all agreed to carry on with the name “Judas Priest“, and the rest is history. So Al Atkins brought the name “Judas Priest“, is the original vocalist, and a founding member. He was also the main songwriter in the early days; his contributions made it to Rocka Rolla (
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