Les Binks died, former Band of the band Judas Priest

Les binksdrummer Judas Priest At the end of the 70s, he died. He was 73 years old.

According to online media reports such as the Louder portal, the drummer died last month, although the news of his death has just shared. The confirmation came from their former companions of Judas Priest, who shared the news in a new Instagram post.

“We deeply regret the death of them and send our love to their family, friends and fans”he said. “His acclaimed interpretation was first class, demonstrating his unique techniques, his talent, style and precision. Thank you, your recognition will endure …”

Another tribute came from the former bassist of Megadeth, David Ellefsonwho said that having the opportunity to act with Binks was “really a dream come true.”

“With great sadness I learned about the death of the beloved Les Binks. I had the incredible honor of knowing him and playing with him, along with Kk Downing and Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens, of the powerful legacy of Judas Priest, during the unforgettable concert in Kk’s Steel Mill in 2019,” he wrote.

“Touching next to them was a dream come true. Its powerful and innovative battery contributed to forge the foundations of the Speed ​​Metal, with iconic performances on issues such as Exciter and many others who marked the pattern for the coming generations. My most condolences to their fans, friends and family. We will miss you, friend,” concluded Ellefson.

The trajectory of Les Binks

The drummer was born in 1951 on Portadown, Northern Ireland, and joined the iconic heavy metal group in 1977 when they went to the United States for the first time to celebrate the release of the album “Without after”.

He released two albums with the metal pioneers in 1978, “Stained Class” and “Killing Machine”and is considered responsible for consolidating its sound, which passed from Hard Rock to its characteristic heavy metal style. This influence was especially evident in the speed of proto-thrash incorporated into the songs “Exciter” and “Hell Bent for Leather”and in the classic composition “Beyond the Realms of Death”.

He left the formation in 1979 after they shared “Unleashed in the East Live”, but rejoined them on stage in November 2022 when they were included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

In addition to his time in Judas Priest, Binks also collaborated with Eric Burdon & War And he had a brief participation in the American pop group Fancy. Another project in which he participated was The Butterfly Ball and The Grasshopper’s Feastthe solo project of the bassist of Deep Purple, Roger Glover.

So far it is unknown what was the official cause of his death.