Born 75 Years Ago Today in England, the Grammy-Winning ‘Metal God’ Who Became One of Heavy Metal’s Most Iconic Frontmen
On August 25, 1951, Robert John Arthur Halford was born in Sutton Coldfield, England. Due to his major contributions to the genre, fans refer to Halford as “Metal God.” Halford grew up near Walsall, in the same Beechdale housing estate as Slade singer Noddy Holder. Before joining Judas Priest, Rob Halford managed a men’s clothing store. Halford’s sister, Sue, was dating bass player Ian Hill. After meeting Hill, Halford soon […]