“Never lose perspective on where you are and what you’ve got. And how you got it.“
- Name: Robert John Arthur Halford
- Born: August 25, 1951
- From: The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom
- Pronouns: He/Him
- Contribution/Impact: Halford is one of the most iconic and acclaimed vocalists in metal and was the first metal icon to be openly gay. He is the lead singer for the heavy metal band Judas Priest.
- Occupation: Metal Singer
- Known For: “Breaking The Law”, “Painkiller”, “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming”, “Take On The World”
- Awards: Lemmy Lifetime Achievement Award from Loudwire Awards (2017), Grammy for Best Metal Performance for “Dissident Aggressor” (2009)
- Interesting Facts: Despite owning a large collection of cars, Halford did not receive his driver’s license until the age of 38.
Robert John Arthur Halford is one of the greatest singers in all of metal music and to prove that, his nickname is “The Metal God.” Halford was born in a poor part of the United Kingdom a few years after World War II had ended. However, the effects of the war were still felt in his life and it helped mold him into a hard worker. This discipline and dedication helped Halford as the frontman of the historic metal band Judas Priest.
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