Ep241: Rob Halford of Judas Priest
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Rob Halford, aka The Metal God, shares some Judas Priest stories, discusses the album art, the early records, his lifetime of heavy metal, living a double life and other topics from his new book "Confess".
Writing his book, summarizing his life
Learning early in life of his sexuality
Recalling the Skyboat song – learning he can sing
Becoming comfort as a performer
Sharing his personal news with the band and management
How the band and management helps support Rob and his privacy
How intertwined was the band with marketing decisions (album covers, merchandise, etc)
Was the band involved in album covers – Screaming for Vengeance, Defenders of the Faith
The rights of the 1st two albums still belong to Gull Records
Discussion of “Heavy Metal Parking Lot” – Movie and the “Where Are They Now”
Judas Priest becoming a target of the P.M.R.C.
Memories of opening for Led Zeppelin – Fights w/ Bill Graham security
Surprises with the audio book
Info on Rob Halford’s book “Confess”
Interview wrap-up
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