Judas Priest are one of the pioneers of the heavy metal genre and were forerunners of the 'New Wave of British Heavy Metal' movement, laying the groundwork for the speed and thrash metal of the 80s and 90s back in the late 70s. The band was formed in 1967 by guitarist Kenneth "K. K." Downing, bassist Ian Hill and original singer Alan Atkins. A second guitarist, Glenn Tipton, was also added to the lineup as compensation for their record company's (Gull Records) suggestion to add a horn section to the first album. This "twin axe attack" was not particularly popular at the time, but worked wonders for the group later on and would inspire other bands to do the same.
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Judas Priest
The old mans sitting there, his head bowed down
Every now and then hell take a look around
And his eyes reflect the memory-pain of years gone by
He cant regain nostalgic dreams hell never see again
With trembling hands, he wipes a tear
Many fall like rain, theres one for every year
And his life laid out so clearly now, life thats brought death
So nearly now life once he clung to dearly lets go
But spare a thought as you pass him by
Take a closer look and youll say
Hes our tomorrow, just as much as we are his yesterday
A lonely grave, and soon forgot
Only wind and leaves lament his mournful song
Yet they shout his epitaph out clear
For anyone whos passing near
It names the person lying here as you
And you...and you...and you...