Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford recently opened up about his admiration for the late David Bowie. He revealed his celebrity crush from the 1980s in an interview with WCNC.<\/p>\n
Halford was asked about his celebrity crush from that era during the conversation, which took place as Judas Priest previewed their tour stop in Charlotte. His response highlighted his deep appreciation for Bowie\u2019s artistic evolution during that decade.<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, whether it\u2019s a crush or a fanboy, I was always a massive fan of David Bowie,\u201d Halford said. \u201cWhat David Bowie was doing in the \u201980s was extraordinary with his dance period. When he went to Australia [to shoot the video for \u2018Let\u2019s Dance\u2019] and did all that stuff.\u201d<\/p>\n
Halford\u2019s admiration for Bowie extends far beyond the 1980s and represents a profound artistic influence that shaped his career. David Bowie World reported that Halford recalls seeing Bowie perform the Ziggy Stardust tour live in 1973 at Wolverhampton Civic Hall as an \u201cunbelievable\u201d experience. He highlighted Bowie\u2019s conviction and transformative stage persona.<\/p>\n
The Judas Priest vocalist has consistently praised Bowie\u2019s ability to reinvent himself throughout his career. Halford has described Bowie as \u201cthe master of disguise\u201d for his many evolving characters like Ziggy Stardust and the Thin White Duke. He praised Bowie\u2019s unparalleled imagery and artistry in music, as Ultimate Guitar noted.<\/p>\n
Bowie\u2019s influence on Halford went beyond musical inspiration. Academic research revealed that Bowie\u2019s gender-bending style and openness about sexuality resonated within the 1980s pop and rock context. This scene influenced Halford in his own journey as a queer artist navigating a traditionally masculine heavy metal world.<\/p>\n
Halford\u2019s respect for Bowie is also reflected in his musical preferences. Rock and Roll Garage highlighted that Halford includes Bowie\u2019s The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars among his favorite albums. He described it as a record that \u201creally took his fans on a journey\u201d and set a high bar for rock artistry.<\/p>\n
The interview also touched on Judas Priest\u2019s legacy and their upcoming performances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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