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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = John Hinch
| name = John Hinch
| birth_date = {{Birth date |1947|6|19}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date |1947|6|19|df=y}}
| instrument = Drums
| instrument = Drums
| associated_acts = Hiroshima, [[Bakerloo (band)|Bakerloo]], [[Judas Priest]]
| associated_acts = Hiroshima, [[Bakerloo (band)|Bakerloo]], [[Judas Priest]]
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2021|4|29|1947|6|19|df=y}}
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| death_date = 29 April 2021 (age 73)
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'''John Frederick Hinch''' (born 19 June 1947 at [[Lichfield]], [[Staffordshire]]) was a British [[drummer]]. He was the original drummer of [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Judas Priest]].<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p4646/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Judas Priest|last=Erlewine|first=Stephen Thomas|author2=Prato, Greg |publisher=[[All Media Guide|AMG]]|access-date=14 May 2010}}</ref> Hinch is a jazz-rock styled drummer with a very compact style.
'''John Frederick Hinch''' (19 June 1947 – 29 April 2021)<ref name="Loudwire">{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/john-hinch-judas-priest-dead-73/ |title=John Hinch, drummer on first Judas Priest album, dead at 73 |date=30 April 2021 |publisher=Loudwire}}</ref> was a British [[drummer]] from [[Lichfield]], [[Staffordshire]]. From 1973 to 1975, he was the drummer in an early line-up of [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Judas Priest]].<ref>{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p4646/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Judas Priest|last=Erlewine|first=Stephen Thomas|author2=Prato, Greg |publisher=[[All Media Guide|AMG]]|access-date=14 May 2010}}</ref> Hinch was a jazz-rock styled drummer with a very compact style.


==Biography==
==Biography==
Hinch played in several Birmingham rock bands, including the Pinch, the Generation, and [[Bakerloo (Blues Line)|the Bakerloo Blues Line]], later Bakerloo. With vocalist [[Rob Halford]] he played in the band Hiroshima from 1972 to 1973.
Hinch played in several Birmingham rock bands, including the Pinch, the Generation, and [[Bakerloo (Blues Line)|the Bakerloo Blues Line]], later Bakerloo. With vocalist [[Rob Halford]] he played in the band Hiroshima from 1972 to 1973.


In May 1973 guitarist [[K.K. Downing]] and bassist [[Ian Hill]], the founding members of Judas Priest, were looking for other musicians to complete the line-up for their band, vocalist Alan Atkins and various temporary drummers having left to pursue other musical projects. They approached Halford and Hinch after they saw them playing live with Hiroshima. [[Glenn Tipton]] joined as second guitarist, the first and historical official line-up of Judas Priest was established and in 1974 they recorded their first album, [[Rocka Rolla]]. Hinch was also the driver and the road manager of the band.{{Citation needed|date=March 2013}}
In May 1973 guitarist [[K.K. Downing]] and bassist [[Ian Hill]], the founding members of Judas Priest, were looking for other musicians to complete the line-up for their band, after vocalist Alan Atkins and various temporary drummers had left to pursue other musical projects. They approached Halford and Hinch after they saw them playing live with Hiroshima. [[Glenn Tipton]] later joined as second guitarist, establishing the first official line-up of Judas Priest, and in 1974 they recorded their first album, ''[[Rocka Rolla]]''. Hinch was also the driver and the road manager of the band.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ultimateclassicrock.com/john-hinch-judas-priest-dead/ |title=Rob Halford confirms death of former Judas Priest drummer |date=30 April 2021 |publisher=Ultimate Classic Rock}}</ref>


Hinch’s drumming managed tempo and style changes from swing to jazz and rock, using a single bass drum. Hinch always used traditional jazz-rock drum kits with a snare drum, single bass drum, single tom-tom, and single floor tom, in contrast to his numerous successors who used big kits and equipment.
Hinch's drumming managed tempo and style changes from swing to jazz and rock, using a single bass drum. Hinch always used traditional jazz-rock drum kits with a snare drum, single bass drum, single tom-tom, and single floor tom, in contrast to his numerous successors who used big kits and equipment.


Differences and conflicts, particularly with Glenn Tipton, made Hinch leave: his place was taken by Alan "Skip" Moore (who previously played with the band during their "on the road" days). Hinch decided to pursue a career in musical management, working with [[Jameson Raid (band)|Jameson Raid]], [[Uli Jon Roth]], Fashion, Steel, The Bureau, and Zeno.
Differences and conflicts, particularly with Glenn Tipton, made Hinch leave: his place was taken by Alan "Skip" Moore (who previously played with the band during their "on the road" days). Hinch decided to pursue a career in musical management, working with [[Jameson Raid (band)|Jameson Raid]], [[Uli Jon Roth]], Fashion, Steel, The Bureau, and [[Zeno Roth|Zeno]].


In recent years he was contacted by several musical biographers and interviewers and spoke about Judas Priest, particularly in a 1995 interview included in ''The Best of Judas Priest – The Insight Series''. Hinch can be seen in the video of the songs "Rocka Rolla" and "Dreamer Deceiver" (both from "[[The Old Grey Whistle Test]]" - BBC TV) in the collection ''Metal Works 1973-1993''. He is among the members of the band who separately collaborated with author Neil Daniels for the release of the biography ''Judas Priest Defenders of the Faith''.
In recent years he was contacted by several musical biographers and interviewers and spoke about Judas Priest, particularly in a 1995 interview included in ''The Best of Judas Priest – The Insight Series''. Hinch can be seen in the video of the songs "Rocka Rolla" and "Dreamer Deceiver" (both from ''[[The Old Grey Whistle Test]]'') in the collection ''Metal Works 1973–1993''. He was among the members of the band who separately collaborated with author Neil Daniels for the release of the biography ''Judas Priest Defenders of the Faith''.


Hinch was married from July 1987 to April 2010 to [[Jane Dayus]] (host of TV show [[Wedding SOS]]). They have a son Fraser who is a TV movie director.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9088594/bio|title=Fraser Hinch|website=IMDb|access-date=2018-05-20}}</ref>{{cn|date=October 2017}}
Hinch was married from July 1987 to April 2010 to Jane Dayus (host of ''[[Wedding SOS]]''). They had a son, Fraser, who is a TV movie director.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9088594/bio|title=Fraser Hinch|publisher=IMDb|access-date=2018-05-20}}</ref>


Hinch died on 29 April 2021, after falling ill the previous day. Tributes included that paid by Halford, who stated, "His style was strong, direct and unique. I'll be blasting ''Rocka Rolla'' today!"<ref name="Loudwire" /> KK Downing also paid tribute, saying, "John was always so dependable and did everything to the best of his ability, including his drumming which looking back can only be described as faultless."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.expressandstar.com/entertainment/music/2021/04/30/judas-priest-drummer-john-hinch-dies-aged-73/ |title=Former Judas Priest drummer, John Hinch, dies aged 73 |date=30 April 2021 |publisher=Express & Star}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 21:30, 23 June 2023

John Hinch
Born(1947-06-19)19 June 1947
Died29 April 2021(2021-04-29) (aged 73)
Instrument(s)Drums

John Frederick Hinch (19 June 1947 – 29 April 2021)[1] was a British drummer from Lichfield, Staffordshire. From 1973 to 1975, he was the drummer in an early line-up of heavy metal band Judas Priest.[2] Hinch was a jazz-rock styled drummer with a very compact style.

Biography

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Hinch played in several Birmingham rock bands, including the Pinch, the Generation, and the Bakerloo Blues Line, later Bakerloo. With vocalist Rob Halford he played in the band Hiroshima from 1972 to 1973.

In May 1973 guitarist K.K. Downing and bassist Ian Hill, the founding members of Judas Priest, were looking for other musicians to complete the line-up for their band, after vocalist Alan Atkins and various temporary drummers had left to pursue other musical projects. They approached Halford and Hinch after they saw them playing live with Hiroshima. Glenn Tipton later joined as second guitarist, establishing the first official line-up of Judas Priest, and in 1974 they recorded their first album, Rocka Rolla. Hinch was also the driver and the road manager of the band.[3]

Hinch's drumming managed tempo and style changes from swing to jazz and rock, using a single bass drum. Hinch always used traditional jazz-rock drum kits with a snare drum, single bass drum, single tom-tom, and single floor tom, in contrast to his numerous successors who used big kits and equipment.

Differences and conflicts, particularly with Glenn Tipton, made Hinch leave: his place was taken by Alan "Skip" Moore (who previously played with the band during their "on the road" days). Hinch decided to pursue a career in musical management, working with Jameson Raid, Uli Jon Roth, Fashion, Steel, The Bureau, and Zeno.

In recent years he was contacted by several musical biographers and interviewers and spoke about Judas Priest, particularly in a 1995 interview included in The Best of Judas Priest – The Insight Series. Hinch can be seen in the video of the songs "Rocka Rolla" and "Dreamer Deceiver" (both from The Old Grey Whistle Test) in the collection Metal Works 1973–1993. He was among the members of the band who separately collaborated with author Neil Daniels for the release of the biography Judas Priest Defenders of the Faith.

Hinch was married from July 1987 to April 2010 to Jane Dayus (host of Wedding SOS). They had a son, Fraser, who is a TV movie director.[4]

Hinch died on 29 April 2021, after falling ill the previous day. Tributes included that paid by Halford, who stated, "His style was strong, direct and unique. I'll be blasting Rocka Rolla today!"[1] KK Downing also paid tribute, saying, "John was always so dependable and did everything to the best of his ability, including his drumming which looking back can only be described as faultless."[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "John Hinch, drummer on first Judas Priest album, dead at 73". Loudwire. 30 April 2021.
  2. ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas; Prato, Greg. "Biography: Judas Priest". AMG. Retrieved 14 May 2010.
  3. ^ "Rob Halford confirms death of former Judas Priest drummer". Ultimate Classic Rock. 30 April 2021.
  4. ^ "Fraser Hinch". IMDb. Retrieved 20 May 2018.
  5. ^ "Former Judas Priest drummer, John Hinch, dies aged 73". Express & Star. 30 April 2021.
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