JUDAS PRIEST, KISS, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT Collaborator Bob Halligan Jr. To Play Two Unique New Jersey Shows This Weekend
January 23, 2010, 14 years ago
According to NJ.com, JUDAS PRIEST, KISS, BLUE ÖYSTER CULT collaborator Bob Halligan Jr. - who is also founder and leader of the Christian group CEILI RAIN, will be featured in a unique solo appearance at the Gloucester County Community Church in Washington Township (in Sewell, NJ). Bob will bring his diverse musical compositions, along with the inspiration behind these popular songs, to regular church services on Saturday, January 23 at 6:30 PM and Sunday, January 24 at 9 AM and 11 AM.
His music and vocals have been featured in films including, Wayne’s World and Iron Eagle, as well as in commercials for M&Ms;, Folgers coffee, Carefree gum and Coca-Cola. His musical group, Ceili Rain, has performed around the world and received numerous awards including the Unity Award’s Music Group of the Year, Rock Group of the Year and Music Video of the Year.
Halligan has contributed songs to two Judas Priest albums: '(Take These) Chains' on Screaming For Vengeance and the single 'Some Heads Are Gonna Roll' from Defenders of the Faith. Judas Priest lead singer Rob Halford included another song by Halligan, 'Twist', on the album Resurrection by his band Halford.
He also wrote the song 'Rise To It' to KISS' album Hot In The Shade.
