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Tim "Ripper" Owens
1967Sep, 13

Tim "Ripper" Owens

Tim "Ripper" Owens, American singer-songwriter and guitarist
Timothy S. "Ripper" Owens (born September 13, 1967) is an American heavy metal singer who currently performs with KK's Priest, Spirits of Fire, the Three Tremors and A New Revenge. He first gained attention as the lead singer of Judas Priest and then Iced Earth. He took the nickname "Ripper" from the Judas Priest song "The Ripper" during his time in the tribute band British Steel.In 2020, Owens was announced as the frontman for the band KK's Priest, which also featured former Judas Priest members KK Downing and Les Binks.

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Events on 1967

  • 15Jan

    Green Bay Packers

    The first Super Bowl is played in Los Angeles. The Green Bay Packers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10.
  • 28Apr

    Muhammad Ali

    Vietnam War: Boxer Muhammad Ali refuses his induction into the United States Army and is subsequently stripped of his championship and license.
  • 30May

    Nigerian Civil War

    The Nigerian Eastern Region declares independence as the Republic of Biafra, sparking a civil war.
  • 7Jun

    Jerusalem

    Six-Day War: Israeli soldiers enter Jerusalem.
  • 2Nov

    Lyndon B. Johnson

    Vietnam War: US President Lyndon B. Johnson and "The Wise Men" conclude that the American people should be given more optimistic reports on the progress of the war.