Was KK Downing fired?
In 2018, Downing dismissed as a “load of bollocks” Hill’s explanation for why K.K. wasn’t invited to rejoin the band after fellow guitarist Glenn Tipton’s Parkinson’s diagnosis was made public. … Ian seems to be [saying] things like, ‘None of the fans are missing K.K.,’ and, ‘Richie has brought a new energy to the band.