Rob Halford

Heavy metal, Musical Artist

1951 –

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Who is Rob Halford?

Robert John Arthur "Rob" Halford is an English singer-songwriter, who is best known as the lead vocalist for the Grammy Award-winning heavy metal band Judas Priest. He is considered one of the most consistently powerful singers in rock, possessing a wide vocal range, and is particularly known for his trademark high-pitched, operatic, soaring screams. His vocal range currently spans nearly four octaves. In addition to his work with Judas Priest, he has been involved with several side projects, including Fight, 2wo and Halford. He is credited as the first openly gay heavy metal musician, having come out in 1998.

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Born
Aug 25, 1951
Sutton Coldfield
Also known as
  • Halford, Rob
  • Rob
  • Robert John Arthur "Rob" Halford
  • Robert John Arthur Halford
  • The Metal God
  • Metal God
  • Judas Priest
Siblings
Nationality
  • England
  • United Kingdom
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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