Glenn Tipton
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Glenn Raymond Tipton (born October 25, 1948 in Blackheath, England) is one of the lead guitarists for English heavy metal band, Judas Priest. Prior to Judas Priest, he was in the Flying Hat Band.
Tipton is known for his complex, sometimes classically influenced solos and his double lead guitar trades with fellow Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing. Although Glenn did not pick up the guitar until he was 21, he was taught by his mother how to play the piano at a young age.
In 1997 Tipton released his first solo album Baptizm Of Fire, featuring a host of well-known musicians including John Entwistle, Billy Sheehan, Cozy Powell and Don Airey, among others.
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Tipton has used numerous guitars over the years. These include a stock Fender Stratocaster in the early years, a Gibson SG and later a Modified CBS-era Fender Stratocaster with a chrome pickguard. In the 80s, he switched to Hamer Guitars. A signature model was developed which he continues to endorse to the present day.
