US EditionJudas Priest's ex-drummer dead at 73, band writes touching tribute
- Les Binks, former Judas Priest drummer, died on March 15 in London at the age of 73.
- Binks joined Judas Priest in 1977 after replacing Simon Phillips during their world tour.
- During his time with Judas Priest, Binks played on the albums *Stained Class* and *Killing Machine*, both released in 1978, and the live album *Unleashed in the East*.
- Judas Priest shared on social media that they were deeply saddened by the news, acknowledging his "first class" drumming.
- Binks reunited with former bandmates for their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in 2022, his last public appearance.
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AftonbladetHard rock drummer Les Binks, a former member of Judas Priest, has died, aged 73. According to media reports, he died in March, but the death has only now been confirmed by the members of Judas Priest, NME reports. Les Binks left the band in 1979 but reunited with his former colleagues for a gig in 2022 in connection with Judas Priest being elected in...
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