Ian Hill, beloved bassist and founding member of legendary English heavy metal pioneers Judas Priest, has missed his first live performance in 56 years. The bassist’s unexpected absence occurred on Monday, September 21, 2026, following a severe tendon injury to his left arm.
The band announced his absence on Monday, sharing the news directly with fans via a statement posted to their official Instagram page.
“Ian has a badly damaged tendon in his left arm so unfortunately he won’t be able to play at our Hammersmith Apollo Eventim show on Monday 21st September… our good friend Davey Rimmer (Uriah Heep) will be playing with us so the show will go on. Ian sends his grateful appreciation to our fans for your caring and understanding…”
K.K. Downing, Glenn Tipton, Rob Halford and Ian Hill of ’70s heavy rock band Judas Priest perform on stage in July 1979.Fin Costello/Redferns
Stepping in to handle bass duties in Hill’s place was Davey Rimmer of veteran British rock band Uriah Heep. Despite initial disappointment over Hill’s injury, fans flooded the post with well-wishes and praise for the band’s choice of substitute.
Supporters took to social media to share their encouragement and reflect on Hill’s unprecedented track record:
View this post on Instagram“Wow… First time ever Ian will cancel a show in 55 years… get well soon Sir!!”
“Heal well Ian! At least it happened at the end of the tour and not at the start or halfway. ??”
“Wishing you a speedy recovery Ian! Take good care of that arm and get back soon. Sending lots of positive vibes ??”
“Is this the first show he has ever missed? Hope he gets to feeling better. Take it easy”
“So sorry to hear about Ian and wishing him a quick recovery. At the same time people will be thrilled for having @davey_rimmer, I actually wish I could be around to see that, one of the best bass players out there! You guys couldn’t have chosen any better ❤️”
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