Kerry King
Kerry Ray King (born June 3, 1964) is an American musician, best known for being the guitarist and songwriter for the American thrash metal band Slayer. He co-founded the band with Jeff Hanneman in 1981 and remained a member for nearly four decades.
| Full name at birth | Kerry M F King
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| Claim to fame | Slayer
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| Date of birth | 3 June 1964
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| Place of birth | Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Age | 58
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| Occupation | Guitarist
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| Height | 5' 6½" (169 cm)
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| Tattoo | Tattoos On His Arms And Head
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS
| Net worth | $8,000,000 USD
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![Tom Araya - Metal&Hammer Magazine Cover [Germany] (November 2018)](http://img3.bdbphotos.com/images/130x130/6/c/6cvn3u57a0deevau.jpg?skj2io4l)
![Slayer - Pro-Rock Magazine Cover [Bulgaria] (October 2006)](http://img3.bdbphotos.com/images/130x130/e/o/eop7qxrtx1iyxxpy.jpg?skj2io4l)
![Slayer - Pro-Rock Magazine Cover [Bulgaria] (September 2006)](http://img3.bdbphotos.com/images/130x130/k/e/keuw7cb108e38kbw.jpg?skj2io4l)
![Kerry King - Metal&Hammer Magazine Cover [Germany] (December 2021)](http://img3.bdbphotos.com/images/130x130/i/7/i7yfnz9k5q3p5pzy.jpg?skj2io4l)
- As a musician, he is known for playing B.C. Rich guitars with Marshall amplifiers.
- He has made guest appearances for various acts including the Beastie Boys, Marilyn Manson, Sum 41, Pantera, Ice-T, and Witchery. He played lead guitar on the Beastie Boys songs "Fight For Your Right" and "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" and appeared in the music video for the latter.
- He was born on the same day as Doro Pesch and Billy Milano.
- King graduated high school as valedictorian.
- Kerry is a long time snake breeder, he pops up at Southern California reptile events and pet shops at random.
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- Songs (32) keyboard_arrow_right
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