Is KK sinking all his money into KK's priest?
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Is KK sinking all his money into KK's priest?
I'm pretty sure I read in his book that he opened a golf resort that went belly up. And I think I also may have read that he sold his share of the priest catalog?
Looks like his band has some good productionvalue live. He's got real players to pay and record sales these days don't pay for a bus.
Reminds me of Adler's appetite 15 years ago where Steven was paying for a bus while the guys in the band handled the money and he'd be out of pocket at the end of each tour.
But I can understand if the attitude is just wanting to get back on top
Looks like his band has some good productionvalue live. He's got real players to pay and record sales these days don't pay for a bus.
Reminds me of Adler's appetite 15 years ago where Steven was paying for a bus while the guys in the band handled the money and he'd be out of pocket at the end of each tour.
But I can understand if the attitude is just wanting to get back on top
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I read an interview where Ripper wanted to do meet and greets but KK said no. So they can't be hurting that bad for money.
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I think selling his share of the catalogue put him back on steady ground, financially.
I don’t think this thing will be a losing venture… he won’t be raking in the cash but he can definitely do okay with it.
I don’t think this thing will be a losing venture… he won’t be raking in the cash but he can definitely do okay with it.
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I look at as that he's not as broke as people speculated.
And that he's going for it, with staging, videos etc, and hope it pays off for him. And it looks like it is, unlike that bullshit British Lion, that's just a complete exercise in futility.
And that he's going for it, with staging, videos etc, and hope it pays off for him. And it looks like it is, unlike that bullshit British Lion, that's just a complete exercise in futility.
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British Lion is fucking weird. A bunch of total never-were-beens playing pubs with Steve Harris doing clicky-clacky bass and standing there yelling the words like he’s doing a Maiden show. What the hell does he get out of it? He was even doing Lion gigs in between Maiden stadium shows last year. That’s just bizarre.
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Yes it was bizarre! I saw British Lion one day on the Sweden Rock Festival and it was painfully bad. The next day he was playing with Maiden and that was a brilliant concert. Funny thing is, he looked more into it when playing with British Lion.BernieTaupson wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:14 pm British Lion is fucking weird. A bunch of total never-were-beens playing pubs with Steve Harris doing clicky-clacky bass and standing there yelling the words like he’s doing a Maiden show. What the hell does he get out of it? He was even doing Lion gigs in between Maiden stadium shows last year. That’s just bizarre.
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Not sure if the money from selling the Priest publishing went into the bankruptcy proceedings or not.FreddyFender wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:36 pm I think selling his share of the catalogue put him back on steady ground, financially.
I don’t think this thing will be a losing venture… he won’t be raking in the cash but he can definitely do okay with it.
If not, that was a good chunk of change that should carry him for the rest of his life.
He also sold off his guitars, some of which brought in over 100K a piece.......again not sure if that was part of the bankruptcy or not....
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I heard from a promotor he was asking a gigantic fee this summer, hence only managing to book a handfull of festival dates.
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This is how jesus makes him use his fuckyoumoney.BernieTaupson wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:14 pm British Lion is fucking weird. A bunch of total never-were-beens playing pubs with Steve Harris doing clicky-clacky bass and standing there yelling the words like he’s doing a Maiden show. What the hell does he get out of it? He was even doing Lion gigs in between Maiden stadium shows last year. That’s just bizarre.
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As punishment for him forcing Lauren Harris upon the world?
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She looked great in leather pants, gave Richie Faulkner a paycheck and was more tolerable than openers they had before and after. The least of his sins.BernieTaupson wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:18 am As punishment for him forcing Lauren Harris upon the world?
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Agree! Saw one set on the cruise. Snooze material. Without Harris, they are toast. NO one wants to hear that crap.BernieTaupson wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:14 pm British Lion is fucking weird. A bunch of total never-were-beens playing pubs with Steve Harris doing clicky-clacky bass and standing there yelling the words like he’s doing a Maiden show. What the hell does he get out of it? He was even doing Lion gigs in between Maiden stadium shows last year. That’s just bizarre.
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Huge missed opportunity not doing meet & greets. When I was out with the B-52’s Fred would do a little get together after the shows, It was limited to 15 people and he pocketed an extra 5k every night. It doesn’t have to be huge ordeal at 3pm or whatever when you want to eat or chill in the hotel….shit can pay for your bus or your sound guy, etc
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Be interested to Kenneth's financy-stuff. Looked up when he auctioned his classic Vs, internet says he got $291,000 from the '67 and the medallion alone.HueyRamone wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:49 pm I look at as that he's not as broke as people speculated.
And that he's going for it, with staging, videos etc, and hope it pays off for him. And it looks like it is, unlike that bullshit British Lion, that's just a complete exercise in futility.
That's L.A. house downpayment money!
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He owns the club in Wolverhampton too... which people dont usually do when they're teetering on the brink.Sleek wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 12:21 pmBe interested to Kenneth's financy-stuff. Looked up when he auctioned his classic Vs, internet says he got $291,000 from the '67 and the medallion alone.HueyRamone wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:49 pm I look at as that he's not as broke as people speculated.
And that he's going for it, with staging, videos etc, and hope it pays off for him. And it looks like it is, unlike that bullshit British Lion, that's just a complete exercise in futility.
That's L.A. house downpayment money!
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He should be sinking all his money into the band
What else would he spend it on? He can’t be around much longer..he should live like a king
Money should be spent on Ripper- he is reason to go
Why would you ever invest in golf course? Miniature golf is cash machine for life
What else would he spend it on? He can’t be around much longer..he should live like a king
Money should be spent on Ripper- he is reason to go
Why would you ever invest in golf course? Miniature golf is cash machine for life
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I understand that Ken lives a short distance from Glenn in the midlands in England, it’s pretty sad how things have turned out and they don’t see each other or even speak.
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That whole band is ridiculous in how they interact with each other.Ziggy Sawdust wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:35 am I understand that Ken lives a short distance from Glenn in the midlands in England, it’s pretty sad how things have turned out and they don’t see each other or even speak.
Rob leaves the band 'by accident' and quickly wants back in, but in the 6 years he had until Ripper joined he never thought, mmmhhhh, let's give the guys a phone call.
Then when Ripper is in the band and they are a huge commercial flop, he still doesn't give a call!
Same with KK, leaves the band by writing 2 letters, instead of just talking to them.
Weirdos.....
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Something is seriously wrong in the band right down to the fact that Glenn ditched Samantha Motherf*ckin' Fox to sleep with their manager, basically an older and uglier version of Fox.... before that they used to get along. Or so it seemed.El Vampiro Blanco wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:52 amThat whole band is ridiculous in how they interact with each other.Ziggy Sawdust wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:35 am I understand that Ken lives a short distance from Glenn in the midlands in England, it’s pretty sad how things have turned out and they don’t see each other or even speak.
Rob leaves the band 'by accident' and quickly wants back in, but in the 6 years he had until Ripper joined he never thought, mmmhhhh, let's give the guys a phone call.
Then when Ripper is in the band and they are a huge commercial flop, he still doesn't give a call!
Same with KK, leaves the band by writing 2 letters, instead of just talking to them.
Weirdos.....
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And not only does she look like a female Ozzy, she has a horrible, annoying personality she cant help but show through every time she writes somethingLove_Industry wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:38 amSomething is seriously wrong in the band right down to the fact that Glenn ditched Samantha Motherf*ckin' Fox to sleep with their manager, basically an older and uglier version of Fox.... before that they used to get along. Or so it seemed.El Vampiro Blanco wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:52 amThat whole band is ridiculous in how they interact with each other.Ziggy Sawdust wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:35 am I understand that Ken lives a short distance from Glenn in the midlands in England, it’s pretty sad how things have turned out and they don’t see each other or even speak.
Rob leaves the band 'by accident' and quickly wants back in, but in the 6 years he had until Ripper joined he never thought, mmmhhhh, let's give the guys a phone call.
Then when Ripper is in the band and they are a huge commercial flop, he still doesn't give a call!
Same with KK, leaves the band by writing 2 letters, instead of just talking to them.
Weirdos.....
Here's a particularly annoying one, 5 months before Halford's return...
Andrews writes, "There are yet again stories circulating regarding a 'quote' that was made [by JUDAS PRIEST drummer Scott Travis] - to put the record straight - this is totally incorrect - Ripper Owens is JUDAS PRIEST's vocalist and we are not planning any Summer shows with Rob Halford - in other words nothing has changed!!! As I have said a million times unless you hear it from us as an OFFICIAL announcement DON'T BELIEVE IT!!!!"
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Well given Sam Fox is a lesbian the decision was likely made for Glenn.Love_Industry wrote: ↑Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:38 am Something is seriously wrong in the band right down to the fact that Glenn ditched Samantha Motherf*ckin' Fox to sleep with their manager, basically an older and uglier version of Fox.... before that they used to get along. Or so it seemed.
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Glenn has always been a dork.
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Between lyrics and merch he must have some serious bank. Merch alone...jens wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:16 amThis is how jesus makes him use his fuckyoumoney.BernieTaupson wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:14 pm British Lion is fucking weird. A bunch of total never-were-beens playing pubs with Steve Harris doing clicky-clacky bass and standing there yelling the words like he’s doing a Maiden show. What the hell does he get out of it? He was even doing Lion gigs in between Maiden stadium shows last year. That’s just bizarre.
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Can't argue that one.
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I always thought of Rob as the dorky element of the band. Especially when you compare him to somebody like Bruce Dickinson.
And I thought Glenn was like the cool one. No matter where you stand on that I think everyone has to admit he is a way underrated guitarist and songwriter
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Lyrics? You mean he's selling poetry books or something?killdrum wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:47 pmBetween lyrics and merch he must have some serious bank. Merch alone...jens wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2024 2:16 amThis is how jesus makes him use his fuckyoumoney.BernieTaupson wrote: ↑Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:14 pm British Lion is fucking weird. A bunch of total never-were-beens playing pubs with Steve Harris doing clicky-clacky bass and standing there yelling the words like he’s doing a Maiden show. What the hell does he get out of it? He was even doing Lion gigs in between Maiden stadium shows last year. That’s just bizarre.
Harris is the main songwriter and all around boss, the family's set for generations.
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Can't he be both? A dork AND a talented guitarist and songwriter?Don't Damn Me wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2024 6:24 pmI always thought of Rob as the dorky element of the band. Especially when you compare him to somebody like Bruce Dickinson.
And I thought Glenn was like the cool one. No matter where you stand on that I think everyone has to admit he is a way underrated guitarist and songwriter
In the 80s Rob was anything but dorky. He was the Metal God.
His dorkiness started around Painkiller and got progressively worse.
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In the 80s Rob was anything but dorky. He was the Metal God.
His dorkiness started around Painkiller and got progressively worse.
No I'm sorry man but he never looked cool. He looked like he rolled out of the Blue Oyster.
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His dorkiness started around Painkiller and got progressively worse.
No I'm sorry man but he never looked cool. He looked like he rolled out of the Blue Oyster.
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