Former Judas Priest guitarist opening a luxury hotel
Thursday, January 26th, 2012 4:43:24 by Haris Ansari
According to latest reports, the former Judas Priest guitarist, K. K. Downing, could be opening a luxury hotel on his own estate. The guitarist is reportedly planning to open a 63-room luxury hotel on his 320-acre Astbury Hall estate.
Downing parted ways with the band in April 2011 after spending more than 40 years with the English heavy metal band. Richie Flaulkner replaced Downing in the band’s line-up.
Although it seemed like that the 60-year-old wants to spend time away from public after retiring, he has unveiled big plans for the future.
The 60-year-old guitarist is planning to build a multi-million dollar development on his property in Shropshire, England, which would include a luxury hotel, an indoor swimming pool, a leisure spa and a world class restaurant.
“I am speaking to various corporations about investment and I’m optimistic we can start pushing through with the plans for development this year. The next step is putting together all the costing of everything, which includes the golf,
practice areas and purpose built clubhouse – as well as the hotel, leisure and spa facilities”
“I have spent most of my own personal fortune on this. It’s been hard work but also rewarding and enjoyable to see it grow and grow… I’m now keen to speed up the process”, Downing was quoted as saying to Shropshire star.
Former Judas Priest guitarist opening a luxury hotel
According to latest reports, the former Judas Priest guitarist, K. K. Downing, could be opening a luxury hotel on his own estate. The guitarist is reportedly planning to open a 63-room luxury hotel on his 320-acre Astbury Hall estate.
Downing parted ways with the band in April 2011 after spending more than 40 years with the English heavy metal band. Richie Flaulkner replaced Downing in the band’s line-up.
Although it seemed like that the 60-year-old wants to spend time away from public after retiring, he has unveiled big plans for the future.
The 60-year-old guitarist is planning to build a multi-million dollar development on his property in Shropshire, England, which would include a luxury hotel, an indoor swimming pool, a leisure spa and a world class restaurant.
“I am speaking to various corporations about investment and I’m optimistic we can start pushing through with the plans for development this year. The next step is putting together all the costing of everything, which includes the golf,
practice areas and purpose built clubhouse – as well as the hotel, leisure and spa facilities”
“I have spent most of my own personal fortune on this. It’s been hard work but also rewarding and enjoyable to see it grow and grow… I’m now keen to speed up the process”, Downing was quoted as saying to Shropshire star.
Richie Flaulkner replaced Downing in the band’s line-up.
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Posted by Haris Ansari
on Jan 26 2012. Filed under Music.
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