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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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If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.