- He is famous as the lead singer of Judas Priest, one of the biggest heavy metal bands of the 1970s and 1980s.
- Although he owned a variety of classic cars, Halford did not pass his driving test until he was 38 years old.
- In 1998, he became the first major heavy metal star to "come out" as gay.
- He originally left Judas Priest in 1991 and re-united with them in 2003 after a 12 year hiatus.
- He is a huge fan of Queen and their former lead singer Freddie Mercury.
- Although primarily based in the USA, he also owned a home in Walsall, England.
- He is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive and flamboyant performers in heavy metal.
- He lives in Phoenix, Arizona.He also owns homes in San Diego, Amsterdam and Walsall, United Kingdom.
- His sister, Sue, was married to Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill from 1976 to 1984, making Halford and Ian ex-brothers in law.
- In 2001, he fronted his third solo band, Halford.
- He is a big fan of classical music as well as heavy rock and metal.
- According to the Metallian .com site he was in a band called Lord Lucifer.
- He was in a band called Hiroshima prior to Judas Priest.
- A former member of Athens Wood.
- The Metallian encyclopedia notes he was in The Bullring Brummies.
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