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'{{Short description|English heavy metal singer}} {{For|the band|Halford (band)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2020}} {{Use British English|date=May 2013}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Rob Halford | alias = "Metal God" | background = solo_singer | image = Rob Halford of Judas Priest.jpg | caption = Halford performing in 2018 | birth_name = Robert John Arthur Halford | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1951|8|25}} | birth_place = [[Sutton Coldfield]], England | origin = [[Walsall]], England | death_date = | genre = {{flatlist| * [[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]] * [[thrash metal]] * [[speed metal]] * [[industrial metal]] * [[hard rock]] }} | instrument = <!--- If you think an instrument should be listed, a discussion to reach consensus is needed first ---> | occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter}} | years_active = 1969–present | associated_acts = {{flatlist| * [[Judas Priest]] * [[Fight (band)|Fight]] * [[Two (metal band)|2wo]] * [[Halford (band)|Halford]] * [[Black Sabbath]] }} | website = {{URL|robhalford.com}} }} '''Robert John Arthur Halford''' (born 25 August 1951) is an English singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]] band [[Judas Priest]], which was formed in 1969<ref name="invented" /> and has received accolades such as the 2010 [[Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance]]. He has been noted for his powerful, wide-ranging [[operatic]] voice and trademark leather-and-studs image, both of which have become iconic in heavy metal.<ref name="Bukszpan">Daniel Bukszpan (2003). [https://books.google.com/books?id=YaDDsg0H35gC&pg=PT94&lpg=PT94&dq=judas+priest+-+heavy+metal+fashion&source=bl&ots=aluCSLwsLN&sig=jbwws7rdFhX4-P96gUdT8yIZhQ0&hl=en&sa=X&ei=pxcNU-GlJ4nT7AaA_ICwCQ&ved=0CDAQ6AEwBA#v=onepage&q=judas%20priest%20-%20heavy%20metal%20fashion&f=false "The Encyclopedia of Heavy Metal"]</ref> He has also been involved with several side projects, including [[Fight (band)|Fight]], [[Two (metal band)|Two]], and [[Halford (band)|Halford]]. [[AllMusic]] said of Halford, "There have been few vocalists in the history of heavy metal whose singing style has been as influential and instantly recognizable... able to effortlessly alternate between a throaty [[Death growl|growl]] and an ear-splitting [[falsetto]]."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/rob-halford-mn0000276626|title=AllMusic biography|first=Greg|last=Prato|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|access-date=4 November 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105031631/http://www.allmusic.com/artist/rob-halford-mn0000276626|archive-date=5 November 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He was ranked at No. 33 on the list of greatest voices in rock by [[Planet Rock (radio station)|Planet Rock]] listeners in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/robert-plant-voted-rocks-greatest-voice-190343|title=Robert Plant voted rock's greatest voice|work=[[MusicRadar]]|date=4 January 2009|access-date=12 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150911033846/http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/robert-plant-voted-rocks-greatest-voice-190343|archive-date=11 September 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He has also been nicknamed "Metal God" by fans.<ref>{{cite web | url= http://ultimateclassicrock.com/rob-halford-metal-god/ | title= Judas Priest's Rob Halford explains 'Metal God' trademark | work=Ultimate Classic Rock | first=Jeff | last=Giles | date=19 June 2014 | access-date=1 November 2018}}</ref> ==Career== ===Early years=== Robert John Arthur Halford was born on 25 August 1951 in [[Sutton Coldfield]]. He grew up in nearby [[Walsall]], where he was raised on the [[Beechdale]] housing estate.<ref>Bernard Perusse. [http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/spotlights/story.html?id=b78b4958-bf9c-4d93-85b8-16ed6546e29d Q&A with Rob Halford] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012115916/http://canada.com/montrealgazette/spotlights/story.html?id=b78b4958-bf9c-4d93-85b8-16ed6546e29d|date=12 October 2007}}. ''[[The Gazette (Montreal)|Montreal Gazette]]'', 1 August 2007.</ref> His early influences included [[Little Richard]], [[Janis Joplin]], and [[Robert Plant]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rockcellarmagazine.com/2014/08/05/judas-priest-interview-redeemer-of-souls-rob-halford-tipton-faulkner-spinal-tap/#sthash.l0w4o4nf.dpbs|title=Four Decades of Hellfire with Judas Priest (Interview)|website=Rockcellarmagazine.com|access-date=1 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160221154255/http://www.rockcellarmagazine.com/2014/08/05/judas-priest-interview-redeemer-of-souls-rob-halford-tipton-faulkner-spinal-tap/#sthash.l0w4o4nf.dpbs|archive-date=21 February 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> ===Judas Priest=== {{more citations needed|section|date=December 2017}} {{Main|Judas Priest}} [[File:Rob Halford1984.jpg|thumb|upright|Halford in 1984]] [[File:Judas Priest Retribution 2005 Tour Rob Halford1.jpg|thumb|upright|Halford performing with Judas Priest in 2005]] Halford was introduced to Judas Priest bassist and co-founder [[Ian Hill]] by his sister Sue, who was dating Hill at the time.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metal-archives.com/more.php?id=97 |title=About Judas Priest |website=Metal Archives |access-date=July 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070930041134/http://www.metal-archives.com/more.php?id=97 |archive-date=30 September 2007}}</ref> Halford, a manager of a [[Adult movie theater|porn cinema]],<ref>{{Citation|last=Loudwire|title=Judas Priest – Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?|date=28 May 2014|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MLK57NbQmo|access-date=15 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180311161655/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MLK57NbQmo|archive-date=11 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> joined the band as singer, bringing with him drummer [[John Hinch (musician)|John Hinch]] from his previous band Hiroshima. Halford and Hinch played their first show with Judas Priest in May 1973 at the Townhouse in [[Wellington, Shropshire|Wellington]]. The show was recorded and part of it released in 2019 on the compilation ''Downer-Rock Asylum'' on the [[Audio Archives]] label. In 1974, he made his recording debut on the band's first album ''[[Rocka Rolla]]''. He continued to front Judas Priest throughout the 1970s and 1980s. In 1990, Halford emerged with all-new tattoos, including a bent Judas Priest cross on his right arm and ring around his other, as well as a few on his shoulders. He also began shaving his head. On the last date of the tour for ''Painkiller'' in August 1991 at a show in [[Toronto]], Halford rode onstage on a large [[Harley-Davidson]] motorcycle, dressed in motorcycle leathers, as part of the show. The motorcycle malfunctioned and he collided with a half-raised drum riser and fell off of it, breaking his nose in the process.<ref name="invented" /> He was left unconscious for a short time while the band was performing the first song. After regaining consciousness, Halford returned and finished the show.<ref>{{cite web|last=Ling|first=Dave|title=Judas Priest: The Making of Painkiller|publisher=Daveling.co.uk|date=25 December 2003|access-date=20 July 2007|url=http://www.daveling.co.uk/docpriest.htm|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041107151207/http://www.daveling.co.uk/docpriest.htm|archive-date=7 November 2004}}</ref> He then announced his departure from Judas Priest, and also sued their label, [[Sony Music|Sony]], for restrictive practices. Halford left the band in May 1992. ===Fight=== Shortly after Halford's departure, he formed the band [[Fight (band)|Fight]] with Judas Priest drummer [[Scott Travis]], bassist Jack "Jay Jay" Brown and guitarists Brian Tilse and [[Russ Parrish]]. The first album ''[[War of Words (Fight album)|War of Words]]'' was released in 1993, followed by the ''[[Mutations (Fight album)|Mutations]]'' EP in 1994. A tour took place in support of the album in 1994. The second album ''[[A Small Deadly Space]]'' was released in 1995, with a tour taking place in support of that album as well. While ''War of Words'' was a straightforward, tough and solid metal record, ''A Small Deadly Space'' had a grungier sound, making it less appealing to fans who had developed a taste for ''War of Words''. As the band were preparing to being work on the third album, they split-up, thus ending their business with their label [[Epic Records]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/309445-Fight|title=Fight|work=[[Spirit of Metal]]}}</ref> A brief reunion with half of the original members took place on 20 December 1997 for a one-off performance before disbanding once again.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1429872/rob-halford-reunites-with-members-of-fight/|title=ROB HALFORD REUNITES WITH MEMBERS OF FIGHT|publisher=[[MTV]]|date=24 December 1997}}</ref> In a 2015 interview, Halford contemplated Fight's reformation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scenestr.com.au/music/judas-priest-back-in-australia-for-soundwave|author=Neumann, Carl|title=Judas Priest: Back In Australia For Soundwave|work=scenestr|access-date=5 February 2015}}</ref> ===2wo=== In 1997, Halford collaborated with guitarist [[John Lowery]] to form an [[Industrial music|industrial]]-influenced project called [[2wo]]. They released their only album ''[[Voyeurs (album)|Voyeurs]]'' in 1998, which was released on [[Trent Reznor]]'s [[Nothing Records]] label.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chaoscontrol.com/rob-halford/|author=Gourley, Bob|title=Rob Halford of Judas Priest talks about his late 90s project 2wo|work=Chaos Control|year=1998}}</ref> ===Halford=== In 1999, Halford returned to his metal roots and formed a solo band. The album ''[[Resurrection (Halford album)|Resurrection]]'' was released in 2000 to critical acclaim.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metaljazz.com/2006/01/rob_halford_interview_2000.php|author=Burk, Greg|title=Rob Halford interview, 2000|work=MetalJazz|date=16 August 2000}}</ref> The band embarked on a tour with [[Iron Maiden]] and [[Queensrÿche]] to support the album. A live album titled ''Live Insurrrection'' was released in 2001. It was followed up by the second album ''[[Crucible (album)|Crucible]]'' in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.popmatters.com/halford-crucible-2495937266.html|author=Begrand, Adrien|title=Halford: Crucible|work=[[PopMatters]]|date=9 December 2002}}</ref> In 2010, Halford released a live DVD titled ''Live in Anaheim''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/halford-live-in-anaheim-film-due-in-september/|title=HALFORD 'Live in Anaheim' Film Due in September|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=24 March 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/halford-live-in-anaheim-dvd-preview-clip-available/|title=HALFORD: 'Live In Anaheim' DVD Preview Clip Available|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=5 May 2010}}</ref> and the fourth studio album ''[[Halford IV: Made of Metal]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/halford-made-of-metal-album-details-revealed/|title=HALFORD: 'Made Of Metal' Album Details Revealed|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=3 September 2010}}</ref> ===Reunion with Judas Priest=== [[File:HalfordMiamiDileo.jpg|thumb|upright|Halford performing in 2014]] Halford's reunion with Judas Priest came about from years of speculation about when he was no longer in the line-up, at least since the release of the ''Resurrection'' album, which some critics{{who|date = September 2010}} claimed sounded more like Judas Priest than the band's previous album ''[[Jugulator]]'' (1997). Halford initially ruled it out,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nyrock.com/interviews/halford_int.htm|title=Interview with Rob Halford – Part Two|publisher=Nyrock.com|access-date=10 January 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309065906/http://www.nyrock.com/interviews/halford_int.htm|archive-date=9 March 2012}}</ref> but then reconsidered, stating in 2002 that "Gut instinct tells me that at some point it will happen".<ref>Hoaksey, Mark: "Interview with Rob Halford", ''Power Play'' Issue 35, July 2002.</ref> In July 2003, Halford returned to Judas Priest and embarked on a tour in 2004 in celebration of his return. The band released ''[[Angel of Retribution]]'' in 2005. A world tour accompanied the release and marked the band's 30th anniversary. In 2008, ''[[Nostradamus (album)|Nostradamus]]'' was released. In 2011, Judas Priest embarked upon what was billed as their final world tour as a group, titled the "Epitaph" tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://judaspriest.com/news/fullstory.asp?id=05E3D999-903B-49F0-A8D2-C4A2431C9B2D|title=Judas Priest announce farewell EPITAPH World Tour!!|publisher=Judaspriest.com|date=7 December 2010|access-date=19 October 2012|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/5w447gWUy?url=http://judaspriest.com/news/fullstory.asp?id=05E3D999-903B-49F0-A8D2-C4A2431C9B2D|archive-date=28 January 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> Subsequent to the tour's announcement, Halford stated that he would continue to move forward with his solo band.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rob Halford on Judas Priest's Final Tour|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=150583|access-date=8 December 2010|publisher=Blabbermouth|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101211211545/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=150583|archive-date=11 December 2010}}</ref> Despite the "final tour" announcement in 2011, Halford and Judas Priest (minus [[K. K. Downing]], who left the group prior to the Epitaph tour)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://judaspriest.com/news/fullstory.asp?id=31894B27-BD13-43BA-84F0-6A11B4F9D835 |title=News – K.K. DOWNING retirement Press Release |publisher=JudasPriest.com |date=20 April 2011 |access-date=10 July 2011}}</ref> recorded another album, ''[[Redeemer of Souls]]'', which was released in 2014, the album supported by a concert tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priest-to-release-redeemer-of-souls-album-in-july-title-track-available-for-streaming/|title=JUDAS PRIEST To Release 'Redeemer Of Souls' Album in July; Title Track Available For Streaming|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=28 April 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priest-redeemer-of-souls-track-listing-revealed/|title=JUDAS PRIEST: 'Redeemer Of Souls' Track Listing Revealed|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=2 May 2014}}</ref> In 2017, Judas Priest began to work on another studio album with Halford. The album ''[[Firepower (album)|Firepower]]'' was released 9 March 2018.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priest-to-release-firepower-album-north-american-tour-announced/|title=JUDAS PRIEST To Release 'Firepower' Album; North American Tour Announced|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=23 October 2017}}</ref> ===Live appearances=== [[File:Robhalford03.jpg|thumb|upright|Halford often rides a motorcycle onstage]] Halford performed as the vocalist for [[Black Sabbath]] for three shows. He replaced [[Ronnie James Dio]] for two nights in November 1992, when Dio elected not to open a show for [[Ozzy Osbourne]]. Halford also filled in for Osbourne in Black Sabbath on 26 August 2004 (one day after Halford's 53rd birthday) at an [[Ozzfest]] show in [[Camden, New Jersey]], since Osbourne could not perform due to [[bronchitis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ozzy-osbourne-replaced-by-rob-halford-at-black-sabbath-s-camden-gig|title=Ozzy Osbourne Replaced By Rob Halford at Black Sabbath's Camden Gig|website=Blabbermouth.net|date=26 August 2004|access-date=1 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160227083539/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ozzy-osbourne-replaced-by-rob-halford-at-black-sabbath-s-camden-gig|archive-date=27 February 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Halford joined [[Sum 41]] on stage in 2001 for a televised concert for MTV's 20th anniversary with drummer [[Tommy Lee]] to perform "[[You've Got Another Thing Comin']]" as the final song a [[Medley (music)|medley]].<ref>https://loudwire.com/rob-halford-tommy-lee-broke-sum-41/</ref> Halford joined [[Metallica]] on stage three times where they performed the song "Rapid Fire"; in 1994 on the last date of the [[Shit Hits the Sheds Tour]], in 2011 at [[The Fillmore]] for the band's 30th anniversary celebration and in 2013 at the fifth annual [[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]] Golden Gods awards in Los Angeles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/video-rob-halford-joins-metallica-on-stage-for-judas-priest-classic/|title=Video: ROB HALFORD Joins METALLICA On Stage For JUDAS PRIEST Classic|work=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=3 May 2013}}</ref> Halford joined [[Pantera]] on stage twice. The first performance was in 1992 where he sang on the songs "Metal Gods" and "Grinder",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/rob-halford-there-was-only-one-pantera|author=Rob Halford (Metal Hammer)|title=Rob Halford: 'There was only one Pantera.'|work=[[Louder Sound]]|access-date=11 March 2019}}</ref> and again in 1997 where he sang on "Grinder". Halford joined [[queercore]] band [[Pansy Division]] on stage in July 1997 to perform the song "[[Breaking the Law]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2016/nov/02/blurt-soundtrack-my-life/|author=Hamlin, Andrew|title=Pansy Division's Chris Freeman on Beatles, Kiss, and Trump|website=[[San Diego Reader]]|access-date=2 November 2016}}</ref> Halford joined [[Babymetal]] on stage on 18 July 2016 at the [[Alternative Press Music Awards]] in [[Cleveland]] where they performed a medley of "[[Painkiller (Judas Priest song)|Painkiller]]" and "Breaking the Law".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/babymetal-judas-priest-rob-halford-alternative-press-music-awards/|author=Hartmann, Graham|title=Babymetal Perform With Judas Priest's Rob Halford at Alternative Press Music Awards|website=[[Loudwire]]|access-date=19 July 2016}}</ref> ===Other activities=== Halford made an appearance in the 2002 film ''[[Spun]]'' where he played a [[retail clerk]] at a sex shop.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=2155|author=deathbringer|title=Rob Halford Cameo in Spun|website=Metal Underground|date=11 May 2002}}</ref> In 2006, Halford split with Sanctuary Records and founded Metal God Entertainment to produce and license any future material. All Fight and Halford material were released in remastered format, which also includes DVDs from both bands.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priest-frontman-halford-creates-new-company-to-produce-and-license-future-solo-releases/|title=JUDAS PRIEST Frontman HALFORD Creates New Company To Produce And License Future Solo Releases|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=1 June 2006}}</ref> In early 2008, Halford expressed a desire in making a [[black metal]] album, citing encouragement from former [[Emperor (band)|Emperor]] frontman [[Ihsahn]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/exclusive-rob-halfords-black-metal-album|title=Exclusive: Rob Halford's Black Metal album|publisher=Metalhammer.co.uk|date=21 January 2008|access-date=19 October 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120910111741/http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/exclusive-rob-halfords-black-metal-album|archive-date=10 September 2012}}</ref> Halford provided [[voice-over]] for the characters General Lionwhyte and the leader of the Fire Barons on the 2009 video game ''[[Brütal Legend]]''. The Baron's appearance and personality is based on Halford.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bravewords.com/news/brutal-legend-game-featuring-rob-halford-lemmy-kilmister-ronnie-james-dio-due-out-this-fall|title=BRÜTAL LEGEND GAME – FEATURING ROB HALFORD, LEMMY KILMISTER, RONNIE JAMES DIO – DUE OUT THIS FALL|website=[[Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles]]|access-date=8 January 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vg247.com/2009/07/01/rob-halford-talks-brutal-legend-in-video-interview/|author=Nunneley, Stephany|title=Rob Halford talks Brutal Legend in video interview|website=[[VG 247]]|access-date=1 July 2009}}</ref> Halford developed the clothing line Metal God Apparel with plans to develop retail sales through 2010.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.theaquarian.com/2009/11/30/interview-rob-halford-metal-god-christmas/3|title=Interview with Rob Halford: A Metal God Christmas|first=Cathy A.|last=Campagna|date=30 November 2009|newspaper=[[The Aquarian Weekly]]}}</ref> Halford had a brief cameo in a 2010 commercial for [[Virgin Mobile]], where he appeared as a priest. His line in the commercial is "Let us pray", which is a reference to the song "Let Us Prey/Call for the Priest" from Judas Priest's 1977 album ''Sin After Sin''.<ref>[http://www.robhalford.com/index.php/news/42-video/192-rob-halford-in-virgin-mobile-commercial Rob Halford in Virgin Mobile Commercial] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100725000836/http://robhalford.com/index.php/news/42-video/192-rob-halford-in-virgin-mobile-commercial|date=25 July 2010}}, Robhalford.com (20 July 2010). Retrieved 21 May 2011.</ref> In March 2019, Halford told New Zealand news outlet [[Stuff.co.nz|Stuff]] that he was working on an autobiography, the idea having been "rattling around in my head forever." He said that his principal motivation in writing a book would be "to tell your side of the story from the horse's mouth, as opposed to something that has been knocked up by somebody else from a bunch of interviews and so forth." Halford joked that "between my early childhood, adolescent years and the place where I'm at now," the result would be a trilogy like ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Croot |first1=James |title=Judas Priest's Rob Halford on Freddy Mercury, Ozzy Osbourne and his own mortality |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/celebrities/111024695/judas-priests-rob-halford-on-freddy-mercury-ozzy-osbourne-and-his-own-mortality |website=Stuff |access-date=8 March 2019 }}</ref> The autobiography, titled ''Confess'', was originally announced to be published in October 2020,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/rob-halfords-autobiography-confess-due-in-fall-2020/|title=ROB HALFORD's Autobiography, 'Confess', Due in Fall 2020|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=31 October 2019}}</ref> but received its official date for 29 September 2020 via Hachette Books.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priest-singer-rob-halfords-autobiography-confess-gets-official-release-date/|title=JUDAS PRIEST Singer ROB HALFORD's Autobiography, 'Confess', Gets Official Release Date|website=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=27 May 2020}}</ref><ref name=RS2020>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/rob-halford-judas-priest-last-word-interview-1003838/ |title=The Last Word: Judas Priest's Rob Halford on the Joys of Leather and 40 Years of 'Breaking the Law' |author=Kory Grow |website=[[Rollingstone.com]] |date= June 8, 2020 |access-date=15 Jun 2020}}</ref> In August 2020, Halford confirmed that he had completed an audiobook version of the publication, to be made available at the same time as the physical release.<ref>{{cite web |title=JUDAS PRIEST FRONTMAN ROB HALFORD - "CONFESS AUDIO BOOK DONE AND DUSTED!" |url=http://bravewords.com/news/judas-priest-frontman-rob-halford-confess-audio-book-done-and-dusted |website=bravewords.com |access-date=7 August 2020}}</ref> ==Personal life== ===Hobbies=== As of 2014, Halford divided his time between homes in the United States and his home town of [[Walsall]].<ref>{{cite web|first=Sarah|last=Probert|title=Tuba-s Priest: Heavy metal icons plan to play with a classical orchestra|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/judas-priest-heavy-metal-icons-7459217|work=Birmingham Live|date=20 July 2014|access-date=16 January 2019}}</ref> Halford is able to play several instruments such as guitar, bass, harmonica, keyboards, and drums, though he rarely does so on stage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jugulator.net/rob_halford.htm|title=Rob Halford|publisher=Jugulator.net|access-date=18 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511041339/http://www.jugulator.net/rob_halford.htm|archive-date=11 May 2013|url-status=live}}</ref> In an interview with ''[[Motor Trend]]'', Halford revealed that he has owned a variety of classic cars, including a 1970s [[Aston Martin DBS]], a [[Chevrolet Corvette]], and a [[Mercury Cougar]]. He did not gain his driving licence until the age of 38.<ref>[http://www.motortrend.com/features/consumer/1006_judas_priest_rob_halford_celebrity_drive/first_car.html Rob Halford, Judas Priest Lead Singer First Car] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629062817/http://www.motortrend.com/features/consumer/1006_judas_priest_rob_halford_celebrity_drive/first_car.html |date=29 June 2011 }}. Motor Trend. Retrieved 21 May 2011.</ref> In 2010, he stated that his main car was a 2006 [[Cadillac DTS]].<ref>[http://www.motortrend.com/features/consumer/1006_judas_priest_rob_halford_celebrity_drive/index.html Rob Halford, Judas Priest Lead Singer Celebrity Drive] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629062841/http://www.motortrend.com/features/consumer/1006_judas_priest_rob_halford_celebrity_drive/index.html |date=29 June 2011 }}. Motor Trend. Retrieved 21 May 2011.</ref> In May 2021 Halford was made a [[Kentucky Colonel]] by Governor [[Andy Beshear]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CQF29YRDGQ1/?utm_medium=copy_link |title="Thank you governor and the people's of Kentucky a great honour and organisation that's making good things happen" |author=robhalfordlegacy |date=June 14, 2021 |website=Instagram |access-date=July 24, 2021}}</ref> ===Sexuality=== In 1998, Halford publicly revealed his homosexuality on [[MTV]].<ref name="invented" /><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1429870/19980205/halford_rob.jhtml|date=5 February 1998|title=Rob Halford Discusses Sexuality Publicly for the First Time|publisher=[[MTV News]]|access-date=24 May 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100704043119/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1429870/19980205/halford_rob.jhtml|archive-date=4 July 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> He broke down in tears saying, "It's a wonderful moment when you walk out of the closet. Now I've done that and I've freed myself. It's a great feeling for me to finally let go and make this statement—especially to ''The Advocate'', because this magazine has brought me so much comfort over the years. Obviously this is just a wonderful day for me."<ref name="Wieder">{{cite book|title=[[Celebrity: The Advocate Interviews]]|last=Wieder|first=Judy|year=2001|publisher=Advocate Books|location=New York City|isbn=1-55583-722-0|page=94}}</ref> Halford later explained that he did not have a plan or an agenda when coming in to do his interview with MTV. He mainly spoke about and promoted the ''Voyeurs'' album he made with ex-[[Marilyn Manson (band)|Marilyn Manson]] guitarist [[John_5_(guitarist)|John 5]], when he slipped out his sexuality after being asked a question from the studio's producer. He cited it being "kind of a big leap forward."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://player.fm/series/music-vibes-with-dc-hendrix/interview-rob-halford-of-judas-priest|title=Interview: Rob Halford of Judas Priest|website=player.fm|access-date=27 November 2019}}</ref> At the time Halford revealed his sexuality, he was concerned that he would lose his fanbase as a result. He explained that he cannot return to certain places of the world in fear of [[lapidation]]. He described the 1970s and 1980s as "incredibly difficult", but not counting it as important music-wise. Halford jokingly claimed that he cannot be replaced by a straight man, bringing up late [[Queen (band)|Queen]] vocalist [[Freddie Mercury]], saying that "if Freddie hadn't have been gay, Queen would've been a totally different band. But that's a really important part of my life that I have to get down on paper at some point."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://edmontonjournal.com/entertainment/music/judas-priests-halford-on-firepower-and-fantasy-headed-for-maniacs-in-edmonton-tuesday|author=Griwkowsky, Fish|title=Judas Priest's Halford on Firepower and fantasy headed for "maniacs in Edmonton" Tuesday|work=[[Edmonton Journal]]|access-date=6 June 2019}}</ref> Halford describes himself as "the stately homo of heavy metal", and said that his announcement was "the greatest thing I could have done for myself." He also explained that he did not announce it sooner due to the fear that it was going to be troublesome for himself.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jul/03/judas-priest-rob-halford-quentin-crisp-interview-redeemer-of-souls|title=Judas Priest's Rob Halford: I've become the stately homo of heavy metal'|author=Petridis, Alexis|work=[[The Guardian]]|date=3 July 2014|access-date=25 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825105536/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jul/03/judas-priest-rob-halford-quentin-crisp-interview-redeemer-of-souls|archive-date=25 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Halford speaks negatively about the discrimination that the [[LGBT]] community still faces in some parts of the world. He recalled that his announcement came as a surprise, and questioned if he would've told the members of Judas Priest while he was in the band. Halford said that after he completed his interview, he began to fear negative reactions, but was quickly inundated with messages of support from his colleagues and fans.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priests-rob-halford-on-his-life-as-gay-man-in-some-parts-of-the-world-people-like-me-get-thrown-off-buildings/|title=JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD On His Life As Gay Man: 'In Some Parts Of The World, People Like Me Get Thrown Off Buildings'|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=26 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827031316/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priests-rob-halford-on-his-life-as-gay-man-in-some-parts-of-the-world-people-like-me-get-thrown-off-buildings/|archive-date=27 August 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> Halford says that society has not changed as much as he hoped since his announcement, "You'd think there would have been some kind of change and people would have moved on after such a long time. Now that I'm moving through my [[Pensioner|OAP]] heavy metal years (laughs), I thought a lot of it would be gone by now. And it's a shame. We don't really get to spend a lot of time on this planet together, so there's no point in wasting it being divided."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kerrang.com/the-news/judas-priest-its-2018-and-we-still-talk-about-sexual-orientation-skin-colour-my-religions-better-than-yours/|title=JUDAS PRIEST'S ROB HALFORD: "IT'S 2018 AND WE STILL TALK ABOUT SEXUAL ORIENTATION, SKIN COLOUR, 'MY RELIGION'S BETTER THAN YOURS...'"|work=[[Kerrang!]]|access-date=8 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180808154154/http://www.kerrang.com/the-news/judas-priest-its-2018-and-we-still-talk-about-sexual-orientation-skin-colour-my-religions-better-than-yours/|archive-date=8 August 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> The subject matter of his lyrics had not changed since his coming out, and he avoided addressing it in Judas Priest's lyrics. However, the song "Raw Deal" from the 1977 album ''Sin After Sin'' speaks about [[Fire Island]]. He felt that the lyrics were "just too much", but was approved by the other members of the band. "But you listen to that song, it really is almost like a coming-out experience for me. And it never really registered. [Laughs] It's only been in recent years that people have picked up on that song. That's the one," he said.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kcalfm.com/2019/12/04/listen-judas-priests-rob-halford-releases-new-christmas-album/|author=Preston, Nikki|title=(LISTEN) Judas Priest's Rob Halford Releases 'Celestial' Christmas Album|website=[[KCAL-FM]]|access-date=4 December 2019}}</ref> He is currently married to his husband Thomas. <ref>{{Cite web|last1=September 29|first1=Joe DiVitaPublished|last2=2020|title=Interview: Rob Halford Dissects Hiding Identity as a Gay Metal Singer|url=https://loudwire.com/judas-priest-rob-halford-confess-book-interview-2020/|access-date=2021-06-23|website=Loudwire|language=en}}</ref> ===Health=== In the ''[[Behind the Music]]'' documentary series, Halford said that hiding his sexuality during Judas Priest's career caused him a lot of depression and isolation which led to his alcohol and drug abuse. During the making of the band's 1986 album ''Turbo'', Halford struggled with increasing substance abuse and violent feuds with his romantic partner. The singer entered rehab in January 1986 following a painkiller overdose<ref name="Halford">{{cite book|title=[[Confess: The Autobiography]]|last=Halford|first=Rob|year=2020|publisher=Hachette Books|location=New York City|isbn=978-0306874949|page=210}}</ref> and even managed to stay sober after his partner committed suicide. He says that he has been clean and sober since then, stating that, before that point, he heavily abused drugs and alcohol.<ref name="canada.com">''The Montreal Gazette'' (1 August 2007) [http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/spotlights/story.html?id=b78b4958-bf9c-4d93-85b8-16ed6546e29d Q&A with Rob Halford] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012115916/http://canada.com/montrealgazette/spotlights/story.html?id=b78b4958-bf9c-4d93-85b8-16ed6546e29d|date=12 October 2007}}. Canada.com. Retrieved 21 May 2011.</ref> He made an energetic recovery and his live performances during the subsequent [[Fuel for Life Tour]] was described as some of his strongest ever. He was born and raised in a Christian household, and said that his upbringing "has become more important since I became clean and sober on 6 January 1986. That was 25 years ago and I think that's probably more important to me now, on a daily basis."<ref name="canada.com"/> His sobriety helped improve his live performances. He felt that walking up on stage drunk and drugged would cheat the fans and cause disappointment. Halford called upon sufferers to overcome their addiction through people or established organizations. When asked what part sobriety has played in the band's longevity, he responded, "Without it? Oh, I'd be dead. Literally, I would be dead."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/13/rob-halford-judas-priest-id-be-dead-without-sobrie|title=Rob Halford of Judas Priest: 'I'd be dead without sobriety'|work=[[The Washington Times]]|access-date=13 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014114550/http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/oct/13/rob-halford-judas-priest-id-be-dead-without-sobrie/|archive-date=14 October 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Halford credited the music as support for helping him through his addiction.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/entertainment/music/2018/03/28/judas-priests-rob-halford-im-66-year-old-metalhead-but-feel-like-heavy-metal-kid/453765002/|title=Judas Priest's Rob Halford: 'I'm a 66-year-old metalhead but I feel like a heavy metal kid'|author=Meinert, Kendra|work=[[Green Bay Gazette]]|access-date=28 March 2018}}</ref> Despite being clean and sober since 1986, he confessed that he did have the desire to "have a drink" and "have a smoke and do a line. I wish I could do all that, but I can't. I've done all that. I've done all that and it nearly killed me. I wish I could do that because when I'm with my friends and they're having a good time and there's this little devil on your shoulder, 'Just have a quick shot. Do a shot of [[Jack Daniel's|Jack]].'" He pointed out to those who are recovering from their abuse about dealing with the "little devil on your shoulder or the monkey on your back", and that being clean and sober was "the greatest gift I was given. It was a gift. I can't do this by myself. There's another source helping. That's just a thrill to share with the music at this point."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=34134|author=Francisco Zamudio, Metal X Candy 2.0|title=Screaming For Christmas: An Exclusive Audio Interview With The Metal God ROB HALFORD|publisher=[[KNAC]]|access-date=8 October 2019}}</ref> Halford underwent back surgery in 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/rob-halford-successful-back-surgery-responds-to-bruce-dickinson/|author=Childers, Chad|title=ROB HALFORD UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL BACK SURGERY, RESPONDS TO BRUCE DICKINSON DISS|publisher=[[Loudwire]]|access-date=3 July 2014}}</ref> and [[umbilical hernia]] surgery in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/judas-priest-rob-halford-surgery-umbilical-hernia/|author=Hartmann, Graham|title=JUDAS PRIEST'S ROB HALFORD TO UNDERGO SURGERY FOR UMBILICAL HERNIA|publisher=[[Loudwire]]|access-date=12 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.metalinsider.net/in-memoriam/judas-priest-update-halford-gets-surgery-original-guitarist-dies|author=Teitelman, Bram|title=Judas Priest update: Halford gets surgery; original guitarist dies|publisher=Metal Insider|access-date=14 May 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/judas-priests-rob-halford-talks-about-his-back-surgery-it-was-a-very-very-difficult-time/|title=JUDAS PRIEST's ROB HALFORD Talks About His Back Surgery: 'It Was A Very, Very Difficult Time'|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=17 November 2014}}</ref> ==Singing style and influences== [[File:Judas Priest, päälava, Sauna Open Air 2011, Tampere, 11.6.2011 (29).JPG|thumb|Halford performing at [[Sauna Open Air]] in 2011 during Judas Priest's [[Epitaph World Tour]]]] Halford possesses a powerful voice with a wide vocal range which is marked by his high-pitched screams and strong [[vibrato]]. However, with age, his lower range has matured and become more powerful.{{Citation needed|date=September 2020}} Along with [[Ronnie James Dio]] and [[Bruce Dickinson]], Halford is one of the pioneers of the pseudo-operatic vocal style later to be adopted by [[power metal]] vocalists and regularly appears near the top in lists of the greatest metal vocalists/front-men of all time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/the-50-greatest-metal-front-men-of-all-time|title=The 50 Greatest Metal Front-men of All Time!|publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com|access-date=1 August 2010|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6EEMCkfOt?url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/news/the-50-greatest-metal-front-men-of-all-time|archive-date=6 February 2013|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hearya.com/2006/12/04/hit-paraders-top-100-metal-vocalists-of-all-time|title=Hit Parader's Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time|publisher=Hearya.com|access-date=1 August 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100624013248/http://www.hearya.com/2006/12/04/hit-paraders-top-100-metal-vocalists-of-all-time/|archive-date=24 June 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> Halford describes himself as "a huge [[Queen (band)|Queen]] fan" since they began and saw their very early shows.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/rob-halford-tells-nikki-sixx-that-adam-lambert-is-doing-an-extraordinary-job-fronting-queen|title=Rob Halford Tells Nikki Sixx That Adam Lambert Is Doing An 'Extraordinary' Job Fronting Queen|publisher=Blabbermouth.net|date=10 July 2014|access-date=10 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151016064219/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/rob-halford-tells-nikki-sixx-that-adam-lambert-is-doing-an-extraordinary-job-fronting-queen/|archive-date=16 October 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He has called [[Freddie Mercury]], the late lead singer of the band, his "ultimate hero" and expressed regret that he never got to know him.<ref name="invented">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/may/20/judas-priest-rob-halford-british-steel|title=How Judas Priest invented heavy metal|work=The Guardian|location=London, UK|first=Roy|last=Wilkinson|date=20 May 2010|access-date=July 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161006094854/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2010/may/20/judas-priest-rob-halford-british-steel|archive-date=6 October 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> As a vocalist, Halford was influenced by [[Little Richard]], [[Elvis Presley]], [[Janis Joplin]] and [[Robert Plant]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rockcellarmagazine.com/2014/08/05/judas-priest-interview-redeemer-of-souls-rob-halford-tipton-faulkner-spinal-tap/#sthash.l0w4o4nf.YhqbnrCM.dpbs|title=Four Decades of Hellfire with Judas Priest (Interview)|work=Rock Cellar Magazine|first=Frank|last=Mastropolo|access-date=7 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208073622/http://www.rockcellarmagazine.com/2014/08/05/judas-priest-interview-redeemer-of-souls-rob-halford-tipton-faulkner-spinal-tap/#sthash.l0w4o4nf.YhqbnrCM.dpbs|archive-date=8 December 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> He was also influenced by the music of [[Jimi Hendrix]], [[the Beatles]], [[David Bowie]], [[King Crimson]], [[the Rolling Stones]], [[John Mayall]] and [[Alice Cooper]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/rob-halford-the-10-records-that-changed-my-life-605970|title=Rob Halford: the 10 records that changed my life|work=MusicRadar|access-date=23 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180304173253/https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/rob-halford-the-10-records-that-changed-my-life-605970|archive-date=4 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> ==Discography== ===Judas Priest=== {{Div col|colwidth=30em}} * ''[[Rocka Rolla]]'' (1974) * ''[[Sad Wings of Destiny]]'' (1976) * ''[[Sin After Sin]]'' (1977) * ''[[Stained Class]]'' (1978) * ''[[Killing Machine]]'' (1978) * ''[[Unleashed in the East]]'' (1979) * ''[[British Steel (album)|British Steel]]'' (1980) * ''[[Point of Entry]]'' (1981) * ''[[Screaming for Vengeance]]'' (1982) * ''[[Defenders of the Faith]]'' (1984) * ''[[Turbo (Judas Priest album)|Turbo]]'' (1986) * ''[[Priest...Live!]]'' (1987) * ''[[Ram It Down]]'' (1988) * ''[[Painkiller (Judas Priest album)|Painkiller]]'' (1990) * ''[[Angel of Retribution]]'' (2005) * ''[[Nostradamus (album)|Nostradamus]]'' (2008) * ''[[A Touch of Evil: Live]]'' (2009) * ''[[Redeemer of Souls]]'' (2014) * ''[[Battle Cry (Judas Priest album)|Battle Cry]]'' (2016) * ''[[Firepower (Judas Priest album)|Firepower]]'' (2018) {{div col end}} ===Fight=== *''[[K5 – The War of Words Demos]]'' (1992) (released in 2007) *''[[War of Words (Fight album)|War of Words]]'' (1993) *''[[Mutations (Fight album)|Mutations]]'' (1994) *''[[A Small Deadly Space]]'' (1995) ===2wo=== *''[[Voyeurs (album)|Voyeurs]]'' (1998) ===Halford=== *''[[Resurrection (Halford album)|Resurrection]]'' (2000) *''[[Live Insurrection]]'' (2001) *''[[Crucible (album)|Crucible]]'' (2002) *''[[Metal God Essentials, Vol. 1]]'' (2007) *''Live in Anaheim'' (2010) *''[[Halford III: Winter Songs]]'' (2009) *''[[Halford IV: Made of Metal]]'' (2010) ;Miscellaneous *''The Complete Albums Collection'' (2017)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/rob-halford-work-outside-of-judas-priest-spotlighted-on-the-complete-albums-collection|title=Rob Halford's Work Outside Of Judas Priest Spotlighted On 'The Complete Albums Collection'|website=Blabbermouth.net|access-date=6 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170601150338/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/rob-halford-work-outside-of-judas-priest-spotlighted-on-the-complete-albums-collection/|archive-date=1 June 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> ===Rob Halford with Family and Friends=== * ''Celestial'' (2019)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/rob-halford-to-release-new-christmas-album-celestial-in-october/|title=ROB HALFORD To Release New Christmas Album, 'Celestial', In October|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]|access-date=6 September 2019}}</ref> ===Guest appearances=== * [[Krokus (band)|Krokus]] – ''[[Headhunter (album)|Headhunter]]'' – backing vocals on "Ready to Burn" (1983) * Surgical Steel – ''Surgical Steel'' (demo), vocals on "Smooth and Fast" (1984) * ''[[Hear 'n Aid]]'' (1986) * Recorded the song "Light comes out of Black" with [[Pantera]] for the ''[[Buffy the Vampire Slayer (film)#Soundtrack|Buffy the Vampire Slayer]]'' soundtrack (1992) * [[Ugly Kid Joe]] – ''[[America's Least Wanted]]'' – backing vocals on "Goddamn Devil" (1992) * [[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]] – ''[[B-Side Ourselves]]'' – vocals on "Delivering the Goods" in a live version (1992) * Background vocals on the song "Hex 'n' Sex" for the album with the same title by the German band Brings (1993) * [[Bullring Brummies]], a studio session line-up that came together to contribute to the ''[[Nativity in Black]]'' tribute compilation album of Black Sabbath cover songs (1994). * [[Queens of the Stone Age]] – ''[[Rated R (Queens of the Stone Age album)|Rated R]]'' – vocals on "[[Feel Good Hit of the Summer]]" (2000) * Furious IV – ''Is That You?'' (2002) * ''[[Spun]]'' motion picture (2002) – "Pornclerk" character * ''[[Brütal Legend]]'' (2009) – Voicing the main villain Emperor Doviculus' minion General Lionwhyte, who is strongly based on the culture of [[glam metal]]. Also voiced the leader of the Fire Barons, who was directly modeled after his younger appearance * [[Five Finger Death Punch]]'s album ''[[The Wrong Side of Heaven and the Righteous Side of Hell, Volume 1]]'' (2013) – vocals on "[[Lift Me Up (Five Finger Death Punch song)|Lift Me Up]]", performed live in Revolver Golden God Awards (2013) * [[Ronnie James Dio]] tribute album, ''[[Ronnie James Dio – This Is Your Life|This Is Your Life]]'' (2014) – vocals on "[[Man on the Silver Mountain]]" * ''[[The Simpsons]]'' – Singing a rendition of "Breaking the Law" in the episode "Steal This Episode" (2014) * [[In This Moment]]'s album ''[[Ritual (In This Moment album)|Ritual]]'' (2017) – vocals on "Black Wedding" * [[Phil Campbell (musician)|Phil Campbell]] – ''[[Old Lions Still Roar]]'' (2019) – vocals on "Straight Up" ==References== {{Reflist|colwidth=30em}} ==External links== {{Commons category|Rob Halford}} *[http://www.metalpaths.com/interviews/2010/10/11/rob-halford-judas-priest-halford-fight/ Rob Halford interview @ Metalpaths.com 2010] *[http://www.judaspriest.com Judas Priest official website] *[http://www.chaoscontrol.com/?s=Rob+Halford Rob Halford Interview @ Chaos Control] *[http://blog.musicbusinessradio.com/2009/12/rob-halford.html Rob Halford Interview on Music Business Radio] *[http://the-revenge-of-riff-raff.blogspot.jp/2013/02/interview-rob-halford.html Interview @ Revenge of Riff Raff] {{Judas Priest}} {{Fight}} {{Halford}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Halford, Rob}} [[Category:1951 births]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:20th-century English singers]] [[Category:21st-century English singers]] [[Category:English expatriates in the United States]] [[Category:English male singer-songwriters]] [[Category:English heavy metal singers]] [[Category:English rock singers]] [[Category:Gay musicians]] [[Category:Judas Priest members]] [[Category:LGBT musicians from England]] [[Category:LGBT singers from the United Kingdom]] [[Category:LGBT songwriters]] [[Category:Musicians from Birmingham, West Midlands]] [[Category:People from Walsall]] [[Category:Halford (band) members]] [[Category:20th-century LGBT people]] [[Category:21st-century LGBT people]]'