Theres a cactus in the yard of Rob Halfords home in Phoenix, Arizona that looks like its throwing the horns. I think youre focusing a little bit too much on a few of the hundreds of songs weve written, but I do take your point. The heavy metal rockers ad looking for companionship was answered by Pence, and the couple has been together for 25 years now. Its like when youve been drinking beer all your life and somebody goes: Have a shot of Johnnie Walker. Thats what it was like for me, going from booze to having a spliff to cocaine. Research Focus: Mechanical behavior and mathematical modeling of materials under large deformation. What are the upsides of working in a porn shop? People say: Is he a father figure? Hes more like an older brother. The musician his starsign is Virgo and he is now 71 years of age. We only want a fiver a week. I said: When you go in, well both have it done together.. Theyre my Percy Thrower heavy metal fingers, Halfords says, undoubtedly the only heavy metal singer who would dream of referencing a long-time deceased British TV gardener. We got banned from playing there. I saw enough of it to think: This is I where Id end up until I retire and they give me a gold watch. Thats a motivation for a lot of musicians you dont want to end up where your dads working. He knew some of the crew, and they asked him, but he politely declined and put my name forward. Rob asked me if I wanted to be part of Fight. Is that true? "Confess" hits bookstores on Tuesday. We're a minority, as much as there are minorities in the world, and most minorities get kicked around like a football. But a few years later the band were hit with a lawsuit from the families of two boys who had allegedly killed themselves after listening to Stained Class. Rob: "I still love being in a band even when PRIEST was at the height of its success in the '70s and on 'Top of the Pops', we always kept our noses to the grindstone and never put our feet up . .build(); Some of us have done projects outside of Priest, but never with the intention of splitting up the band. In a new interview with Heavy Consequence, the 70-year-old Metal God casually mentioned that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in the spring of 2020 but is thankfully now in remission. We worked really, really hard in America, and because of that hard slog we got to that point where we were successful. Was there a point where you thought: Bloody hell, Im famous!? But once youre in it, you cant let go of it. What could be better than travelling the world, doing what I love most playing guitar? }, Posts. "'No, you're not going to die, Rob,' said Dr. Id be proud to be inducted we have been nominated a couple of times but the people who have the final vote dont really know about metal. I guess thats the effect I have I turn everything into metal.. .addService(googletag.pubads()); He is still waiting for Billy Gibbons to send him a bottle of hot sauce he was promised several years ago. One of the most beautiful moments I had was when I got my first big royalty cheque and I bought my little house in Walsall. They put me in a cell by myself. } That's when I started to suffer.". Where are things at with the new Priest album? It makes you stronger. Did you listen to the two albums Priest made with your replacement, Tim Ripper Owens? They obviously wanted the sound to be different, they didnt want to drop in a singer who sounded just like Rob, even though Ripper has a lot of elements that can sound like Rob. That was a mate of mine, Nick, who I lived with before I bought that house. "@type": "BreadcrumbList", By the time of 1978s Stained Class, the mix-and-match kaftans, trilby hats and womens blouses sported by the nascent Priest were gone, replaced by a heavy-on-the-leather image that was equal parts motorbike gang and S&M dungeon chic. The couple have been together for 25 years. I basically laid out the feelings I was having, the fact that I missed Priest more than anything I could say, if there was any chance for us to get back together then I couldnt wait for that day. After a series of unfulfilling relationships, Robert considered Thomas his best gift. apstag.fetchBids({ But Ken [KK Downing] and Glenn [Tipton] went a few years later to see something or other. I knew Breaking The Law, Electric Eye but when Painkiller came in with the drum intro, I was like: What the hell is that?, Glenn took me to the studio where he had a rig set up. Was there ever any chance of you following him and going to work there too? The former Racer X drummer was already a Priest fan before he joined them in 1989, and he was also in Rob Halfords side project Fight. Right from the start it was very apparent that they wanted a member of the band, they didnt want a hired gun. Id listen to them now. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born August 25, 1951 Add to list Photos 15 Known for Spun 6.7 Pornclerk 2002 Godzilla vs. Kong 6.3 How many more Priest albums do you have in you? I was living in Marina Del Rey at the time, and for my daily exercise, Id get on my bicycle and go all the way up to Malibu and back with a stop! Does it feel to you that Priest have had the recognition and respect they deserve? Total respect. In Confess, he says if Judas Priest were just starting out now and he was 21 years old, he would be out of the closet from day one. I can only reflect as a gay man, at that time, seeing what was going on around us. It makes frequent appearances in the Judas Priest frontmans Instagram feed, itself one of the most joyous and life-affirming things on the internet. And that brings us to what Halford calls his George Michael moment. The Breaking the Law singers arrest for public indecency in a Venice Beach public restroom took place in 1992, six years before pop star Michael was nabbed for a similar indiscretion in a Beverly Hills mens room. I remember talking to the guys around the time of the Turbo album, saying: Ive got this idea of doing some stuff on the side. They were like: Yeah, we might do that ourselves. Even Ripper knew it was a good idea. Its not all on your own back, you can share the load of what youre going through. It was very informal, but for some reason I put a suit on. Till now, Robert has sold over 50 million copies of their albums. Creativity. And this really hot guy comes in. I have a very murky memory of seeing the band play at the Birmingham College Of Food And Art. Not entirely, no. Do you care that Priest arent in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame? He is married to his husband, Thomas. In a new chapter for the paperback edition of his 2020 autobiography Confess, the 70-year-old rocker revealed he had prostatectomy surgery in July 2020 and underwent radiation treatments this past April and May after more cancer was discovered. "@type": "ListItem", Priests debut album, Rocka Rolla, came out in 1974. For a gay guy, Pendleton was an Aladdins Cave, Halford wrote in his tell-all Confess. There were just so many amazing male specimens there: young, buff guys at the the height of their physical powers! There is one in the pipeline at the moment. But over the decades it has gradually sprouted a pair of distinct digits a foot or two apart pointing directly heavenwards. Or why not treat yourself? It is a lot easier to some extent for younger people, but they still have their challenges and difficulties to come to with their identity. And you've got to be able to laugh, because you're about to go through some life-changing experiences, for good and bad." Rob Halford There are so many artists that should be in there but arent just like us. This story has been shared 68,082 times. Im happy for the band, Im happy for Rob. I respect his chops, hes a great singer. We gave each other a hug. The first time I saw them was on [1981s] the Point Of Entry tour. They tried to push the blame for that on us, and that is a terrible thing to do. I met him for about three minutes when [Halfords solo band] Fight were doing a show at the Sony Studios. googletag.enableServices(); I know blokes who've died of prostate cancer," he wrote in the book. When bassist Ian Hill and guitarist KK Downing brought in singer Al Atkins from the original Judas Priest to join their new band, uninspiringly christened Freight, he brought the name with him. How did you get the job as Priest guitarist? Which bands were you hanging out with back then? He didnt know it, but I went to see him play at the NEC in Birmingham. hp: 1, .build(); Whos arse-kicker-in-chief in Priest these days? 'You idiot!' It's absurd. With my thing for men in uniform, my eyes were on stalks.. What did you make of Rob Halford the first time you met him? Halford met Pence via an ad. } And he kind of acknowledges me, and I acknowledge him. Heres how it works. We had a self-made PA system which blew up halfway through the show. People sometimes reference it as the coming out song, because it mentions [New York gay mecca] Fire Island. But he knows that wasnt possible in Priests heyday. I was, like: Ker-ching! If only I knew. I asked Glenn and Ian and KK if they were okay with it and they said absolutely. Ive seen differences of opinion, but it was all constructive. I'm waiting to hear that he's picked up the guitar he's probably picked up the guitar already and his doctors are saying, 'Put that guitar down! Not splitting up. But you have to get on with life accept and suddenly see things in a different perspective. I pleaded guilty, which I should have. Through an advertisement, Halford connected with Pence. When I was growing up, gay men were being thrown in jail in England and left there for years. schain: { Ian looked like a cross between Chewbacca and a yeti. Judas Priests Rob Halford wants to be a judge on RuPauls Drag Race, An oral history of Live Aid: The ones who made a brighter day, 35 years ago, Kick asphalt: Remembering Heavy Metal Parking Lot, 30 years later, Alice Cooper talks early-'80s 'blackout albums': 'The coke had done its damage', Slash talks addiction, recovery: 'I was fortunate. This is just a wonderful day for me. Judas Priest singer Rob Halford has revealed that he survived a fight with prostate cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. If you did youd just buckle. What was that like? You were eventually cleared by the judge. BA1 1UA. What was the attraction? Robert John Arthur Halford is one of the most renowned English singers and songwriters best recognized as Robert Halford. Robert Halford, the Metal legend, is in a relationship and happily married. The Painkiller tour ended abruptly and with a bump when Halford rode a motorcycle on stage and straight into a steel bar, knocking him off the bike and knocking him out. It was so hot that the guitars kept going out of tune during the show, and our guitar techs had to keep retuning them. Their first album of the new decade, Painkiller, made up the ground lost by 1986s successful yet divisive Turbo and 1988s underpowered Ram It Down. But they were what they were. "@id": "https://www.alternativenation.net/category/uncategorized/", .addService(googletag.pubads()); future after DC shake-up: 'I'll keep playing this role as long as I can'. But yes, some of those songs have sexual innuendo. Being a part of the brand frequently ranked as one of the greatest metal bands of all time, 70 years old handsome possesses a million dollars in his bank balance. Did you ever asked him to tone it down? We were just having a blast. Can you still remember playing your first gig with Priest? 37,154, This story has been shared 33,799 times. Who were your rock-star buddies? See Judas Priest's Rob Halford Break Down His 10 Favorite Albums of All Time. Judas Priest's 'Metal God' Rob Halford discusses the joys of leather, coming out as a gay metalhead, and how he keeps 'Breaking the Law' fresh. Well, Id written a heartfelt letter to the band before I rejoined. But it was only when Hill began dating Halfords sister and heard him singing that the pieces fell into place. Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love. sid: '1366', Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). Bath As much as we look upon the 80s as the big change, to some extent, it wasn't. Most priests hear confessions. [Laughs] Hand on heart, I dont think weve ever been able to say weve had fuck-you money. I think theyd been together for about three weeks at that point and already the word was buzzing. Same with the court case we went through. About. Bill [Curbishley, manager] was like: Why are you wearing a suit? I just went: I have no idea.". Who is Robert Halford's Partner? Did you already know there was a vacancy? January 6, 2022. Just the thought of putting a needle in my arm was taboo. You cant take your foot off the accelerator. Absolutely not. Marines were allowed family visits, so I would go along at the same time as she was there. ), "The good news is he's healing, and his therapy will be picking up the guitar and getting back into these new songs for Priest and getting ready for the next batch of road work," Halford told Heavy Consequence adding that he was "still shook up" by what happened. You joined Judas Priest in 1974. Were there any kind of apologies made by either side? Ian says it was Ella Fitzgerald, Ken [KK] said it was Doris Day, says Halford. Born Robert John Arthur Halford on 25th August, 1951 in Walsall, England, UK, he is famous for Judas Priest. Do you want to meet him? Im like: [enthusiastically] Yeah, who doesnt want to meet Dylan? So this guy takes me round to this room. It never got to the dangerous point. But when we left them they were quite sad. nodes: [ .addSize([0, 0], [[320, 50]]) Wed been doing shows up and down the country non-stop, we were getting a strong following, and we were saying to them: Why cant you support us? Id leave there more exhausted than if Id been for a gym workout.. Ive f***ed up! Had you seen them play before you joined? He has written for Metal Hammer, Louder, Prog, the Observer, Select, Mojo, the Evening Standard and the totally legendary Ultrakill. The audience thought it was all part of the show and we went down a storm. He had prostatectomy surgery in July 2020 to. The 69-year-old does social media like few other rock stars of his vintage. .addSize([748, 200], [[728, 90]]) Photo Source: Instagram And the police were really, really cool they very, very, very, very courteously kept that out of the press. They were good, too. Have you ever come close to quitting Priest? June 7, 2021 In honor of Pride month, Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford spoke with Hattie Collins of Apple Music 1's PROUD RADIO about his coming out story, his brief stint on Grindr, meeting Freddie Mercury at a club in Athens and many other topics related to his identity as a gay man. I think its somewhere in the office. So thatll be a sweet and sour moment when it does come. } They didnt have the slightest idea about poplar culture it was all evil and must be eliminated. Pence responded to the heavy metal rocker's personal ad, and the two . But if you do it long enough the jitters go. Theyre different. I had a long, long flight back. Harold said they would go at it for hours when the door was shut. Hes a massive Priest fan, and when the opportunity came for me to go back, he was like: Thumbs up, its great. Did that level of fame mess with your head? No, one thing Ill never get is when I flew to Spain to audition. Ive honestly never seen one. Relationships. Defenders Of The Faith. We flew in by helicopter over 320,000 people there was a sea of people. .addSize([990, 200], [[728, 90], [970, 90], [970, 250]]) Not at all. Priest supported Led Zeppelin in San Francisco at the end of your first US tour in 1977. Judas Priest Singer Husband Photo Revealed, Dave Grohl Breaks Silence After Tragedy In Video, Ozzy Osbourne Bandmate Drops Dolly Parton Bombshell. What is Rob Halford's vocal range? Id been playing with [former Almighty guitarist] Pete Friesen, who Id played with in a covers band called Metalworks, where wed done Priest songs. And you've got to be able to laugh, because you're about to go through some life-changing experiences, for good and bad." Downing, Ian Hill and Rob Halford on trial, (Image credit: Adam Gasson/Total Guitar Magazine), A post shared by Metal God (@robhalfordlegacy), Extreme announce first album in 15 years, unveil video for new single Rise, Brian May says the idea of making a sequel to Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody film is "so tempting", Kiss announce the dates and venue for the last two gigs they'll ever play, The story of Rush's debut album: "We wanted to be a hard rock band", Watch a group of Afghan girls sing Won't Back Down aided by Joe Walsh, Timothy B. Schmit and more, Every issue delivered direct to your door. Moreover, his fans eagerly want to know about his love life, so here is some information related to it in this article. Thats all we need to be able to quit our day jobs.. pubID: '434bb5e4-3704-4b75-b36c-785a444462bd', I had too much respect for the fans. Did you enjoy that degree of fame? I swear. Reels. He was pulling icicles out of his beard. Ive been able to achieve so much in my life and reach goals that I wouldnt have done if I hadnt been in Judas Priest. "It showed kids with cancer. . ], The couple have been together for 25 years. One of the stewards nudged them and said: Thanks for the new seats, lads.. Maybe that was because I was so off my tits that I cant remember having any conversations. But the first time we all had a meeting together was at the Holiday Inn in Swiss Cottage, just to talk about the business plan of the reunion and the record and the rest of it. Halford tells Yahoo Entertainment that this was, understandably, an extremely troubled period of his life. "@type": "ListItem", We were just so full of adventure, says Halford, speaking over Zoom from the house he shares with his partner of 30 years, Thomas Pence. One of the label people said: Bob Dylans in the next room. Also, he holds the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance. But we were determined to get through it and prove people wrong. You spent a few years acting in your late teens. Confess, his full autobiography, is an unforgettable rock 'n' roll story-a journey from a Walsall council estate to musical fame via alcoholism . Halford married the love of his life Thomas Pence, an Ex-Marine officer. I was put on probation, which I should have. Ill never forget it. Halford met Pence via an ad. Robert Halford, the Metal legend, is in a relationship and happily married. We were just relieved. "The cock has no conscience," the Judas Priest singer quips. So warm and emotional. '", RELATED VIDEO: Rolling Stones' Charlie Watts Dies at 80: 'One of the Greatest Drummers of His Generation'. If things had been handled differently it could have been very different. Learn About His Relationship Details Here. We thought the London scene didnt understand the band or the music. Well carry on as long as we can give quality performances. Do you ever look back over Priests career and think: How the hell did that happen?, Oh yes. Does it bother you that Priest arent in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame? "By the mid-'80s, I was on the rock n' roll train to hell," he said then. He told me to get set up then he left to make a coffee. These things come along and theyre great, it means youre being recognised by your peers. Do you know the term Fuck-you money? June 8, 2020. It looks like youre growing pot in there. I said: My whole life has been building to this point. I was clueless about the filth and the depravity and the debauchery. The flip-side is tracks like Last Rose Of Summer from Sin After Sin, or Before The Dawn from Killing Machine, which are love songs. And theres Bob, hes got five or six chicks hanging out with him. We've received your submission. "item": { But you never really grow up in a band, youre just having a laugh. "But you never really grow up in a band, you're just having a laugh. Did you see them and think: One day thatll be me up there on the drums?. It's a great feeling for me to finally let go and make this statementespecially to The Advocate because this magazine has brought me so much comfort over the years. But we couldnt walk away for even six months. Robs a great lyricist and doesnt need anyone to tell him what to write. }, The heavy metal rocker's ad looking for companionship was answered by Pence, and the couple has been together for 25 years now. He made his 30 million dollar fortune with Judas Priest. Halford divides his time between the . It's a big thing, you know, because you're born and raised in predominantly a straight world. And then Ken and myself were at Robs mum and dads golden wedding anniversary. There were still tremendous barriers put up for people like myself., As for any advice he has for people who want to come out, particularly older people who have been closeted their whole lives, Halford says, I can only share my experiences, and they were tough. Ive always wondered: Priest were named after a Bob Dylan song, The Ballad Of Frankie Lee And Judas Priest. He said, ''he will never gain that amass of fanbase after people get to know what he is in reality; also, he could not return to certain places of the world in fear of lapidation.''. Thomas Pence girlfriend, wife list. "Here I was in this super macho, alpha male experience," he said. It's also gloriously and relentlessly filthy. I was down the pub every night. Id seen Ian around, and Id made sure Id spoken to Ken and Glenn. Thats why its important to be so honest and open and forthright with each other, no matter how difficult it is. Robert Halford is openly gay. Thanks for contacting us. "I felt a combination of shock, horror, and oddly, relief at least now I know!'Am I going to die?' In true musician form, it was two p.m. and I was in bed Id taken someone to the airport early that morning and I was catching up on sleep when the phone rang. You change. The image underwent a more radical overhaul. Its a lovely feeling to have that come back at you. I think there was a very good chance. Well, you hide that stuff, whether its booze problems or drug problems or marital problems. "@type": "WebPage", Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath laid the foundations for the genre, but it was Priest who reshaped it in their own image everyone from Metallica to Motley Crue bears their musical DNA, while anyone who has stood in front of a camera or walked on stage encased in leather, studs or a combination of both has got it straight from the Judas Priest playbook. googletag.pubads().refresh(); You were in Robs side-project Fight as well as Priest. Thats a hell of a way to start. 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