What Makes This Singer Great? Rob Halford – Judas Priest

Next up we’re looking at what makes Rob Halford a great singer.

When I think of Rob, in addition to his epic screams, I think of the “tough guy” persona he displays. One example of this was on the last show of the tour supporting Judas Priest’s 1990 ‘Painkiller’ album, Halford was knocked off the motorcycle he famously rode onto the stage at the end of each show by a misplaced prop. He broke his nose and was rendered unconscious, causing him to miss the last song of what would be his final show with the band for more than a decade.

In addition to his trademark Harley Davidson, Rob owned several classic cars in his lifetime, including an Aston Martin, and a Corvette. However the proudly budget-conscious Halford doesn’t take them on the road and apparently prefers the interior comfort of his 2006 Cadillac DTS. Rob has said, “I’m not a frugal person, but I find it difficult to be extravagant materially.”

In addition to being the frontman for Judas Priest, on two different occasions in his life, Halford has stepped in to sing in concert with Black Sabbath when their vocalist wasn’t available. In 1992, he performed two concerts with them when Ronnie James Dio refused to open for headliner Ozzy Osbourne, and in 2004 he filled in for Osbourne himself when ‘The Prince of Darkness’ fell ill.

In today’s video we’ll look at a little montage of Rob’s performances. I hope you all enjoy the video and please be sure to share what you thought made Rob a great singer!

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