Halford, a manager of a men's clothing store, joined the band as singer, bringing with him drummer John Hinch from his previous band Hiroshima. Halford was introduced to Judas Priest bassist and co-founder Ian Hill by his sister Sue, who was dating Hill at the time. Halford performing with Judas Priest in 2005 He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Judas Priest in 2022, via the Award for Musical Excellence. He has also been nicknamed 'Metal God' by fans. 33 on the list of greatest voices in rock by Planet Rock listeners in 2009. able to effortlessly alternate between a throaty growl and an ear-splitting falsetto.' He was ranked at No. He has also been involved with several side projects, including Fight, Two, and Halford.ĪllMusic said of Halford, 'There have been few vocalists in the history of heavy metal whose singing style has been as influential and instantly recognizable. He has been noted for his powerful and wide ranging operatic vocal style and trademark leather-and-studs image, both of which have become iconic in heavy metal. He is the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Judas Priest, which was formed in 1969 and has received accolades such as the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance. Robert John Arthur Halford (born 25 August 1951) is an English singer and songwriter.
