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My Take
Ian Hill is, to me, the very definition of the steady backbone of a band. As Judas Priest's bassist, he is one of only two members to play on every studio album, which in a genre full of lineup chaos is a remarkable kind of loyalty. I tend to admire musicians like him who never chase the spotlight yet are utterly load-bearing; metal lives or dies on its low end, and he has held that down for decades. Coming out of West Bromwich, he helped build one of British heavy metal's defining sounds. Quiet endurance like his is something I genuinely respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ian Hill
- Name (Japanese)
- イアン・ヒル
- Reading
- いあん・ひる
- Born
- January 20, 1952 (age 74)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dragon
- Origin
- West Bromwich, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- bassist / musician
2. Background
- High school
- Prospect High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ian Hill born?
Born January 20, 1952 (age 74).
Where is Ian Hill from?
Ian Hill is from West Bromwich, United Kingdom.
What does Ian Hill do?
Ian Hill works as bassist, musician.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.