Glenn Tipton

Glenn Tipton
Glenn Tipton
	Glenn Tipton in 2005
Background information
Birth name	Glenn Raymond Tipton
Born	25 October 1947 (age 77); Blackheath, England
Genres	Heavy metal; speed metal;
Occupation(s)	Musician; songwriter;
Instruments	Guitar; vocals; keyboards;
Years active	1968–present
Labels	Columbia; Atlantic;
Member of	Judas Priest
Formerly of	The Flying Hat Band
Website	glenntipton.com

Glenn Raymond Tipton (born 25 October 1947) is an English guitarist. Often noted for his complex playing style and classically influenced solos, he is best known as one of the lead guitarists for the heavy metal band Judas Priest. He is the second longest-serving member of the band, after bassist and co-founder Ian Hill. Tipton and Hill are the only two members of the band who have appeared on every studio album.