ROB HALFORD On The Hairball John Radio Show
April 26, 2007, 17 years ago
The Metal God, ROB HALFORD, recently took time away from recording his vocal parts for the new JUDAS PRIEST disc to talk with The Hairball John Radio Show. Rob gave incredible insight into the inspiration behind the upcoming Judas Priest studio album, Nostradamus as well as reflecting on some of the highlights of his career, including the importance of opening for LED ZEPPELIN on their final US dates in 1977.
Rob Halford: “We had the opportunity to open up for Led Zeppelin towards the end of our very first American tour. We had just completed a very successful tour across The Stats and we got a call saying the Zeppelin was going to be doing two shows at the Oakland Coliseum, near San Francisco, and Robert Plant had asked if we were still in The States and if we would mind hanging out and opening up for them. Of course we said yes. So we played to 80,000 people in less than 48 hours and people came from all over the world for those shows, so in a showcase perspective it was a vital moment in our career. “
The entire interview with Rob Halford can be heard at the home site of The Hairball John Radio Show here.
The Hairball John Radio Show is a syndicated radio show featuring the best of Hard Rock, past and present. It is broadcasted worldwide by more than 30 FM and web-based affiliates. For a complete broadcast schedule visit www.hairballjohnradioshow.com.
