Deathray 2,942 Posted August 5, 2019 Judas Priest have announced their 50th anniversary tour next year, despite their first album being released in 2019. I let the mathematicians here point out the problem with that. However bands that have lasted 50 years tend to have a few members. Some of whom, given the rock and roll lifestyles are creeping into our territory now. 18 studio albums over those years. Have bolded the ones I can't find much info for: Al Atkins (b. 1947) John Perry (b. 1951/1952 d. 1970) Bruno Stapenhill (b. 1949) John Partridge Ernie Chataway (b 1952 d. 2014) K.K Downing (b. 1951) Ian Hill (b. 1952) John Hill Alan Moore (b. 1950) Chris "Congo" Campbell (b. 1952) Rob Halford (b. 1951) John Hinch (b. 1947) Glenn Tipton (b. 1947) Simon Philips (b. 1957) Les Binks (b. 1951) Dave Holland (b. 1948 d. 2018) Scott Travis (b. 1961) Tim "Ripper" Owens (b. 1967) Richie Faulkner (b. 1980) Andy Sneap (b. 1969) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,071 Posted August 6, 2019 You created this thread in case the music swap one doesn't pan out? BTW your date is messed up in the OP. IN BEFORE THREAD LOCKED. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,942 Posted August 6, 2019 6 hours ago, Sir Creep said: You created this thread in case the music swap one doesn't pan out? BTW your date is messed up in the OP. IN BEFORE THREAD LOCKED. SC Nope I created this thread because they're one of the original metal bands and they have enough members to warrant their own thread. Any member of Judas Priest dying would be an instant QO in the UK. If we're allowed threads for university professors of all bloody people a rock band with 18 studio albums and 50 million album sales worldwide are deserving. Glen Tipton has Parkinson's and is 72 as a starting point for why this thread is worth having. Dave Holland spent eight years inside for raping a 17 year old with learning disabilities. Birds of a feather could mean other members are in danger of similar allegations, although it very much seems the window for that is passed*. (Note he maintained his innocence until his death and quite a few of his fans do to). John Perry committed suicide before the band had even released the first album. There's enough of them now entering the rocker danger years of the 60s and 70s to have a serious thread regarding them, dedicated to them themselves. *Also that brings up an odd quirk. Most people in the metal world will happily stick on any Judas Priest album with Dave's drumming on it, but we all burned our Lostprophet's CDs. Must be about actually hearing the voice of the person having a greater psychological impact (although of course Watkins crimes were 100x worse which probably has something to do with it as well). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted August 6, 2019 Priest have maintained their support slot for the re-scheduled "final" Ozzy tour - I'm expecting to spot the fact they're in conspiciously better shape than him when I turn up to see them next February. Granted, Tipton is the obvious q/o in waiting and he's long past being able to turn up on stage and shred at Priest pace. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,942 Posted August 6, 2019 34 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: Priest have maintained their support slot for the re-scheduled "final" Ozzy tour - I'm expecting to spot the fact they're in conspiciously better shape than him when I turn up to see them next February. Granted, Tipton is the obvious q/o in waiting and he's long past being able to turn up on stage and shred at Priest pace. The fact Ozzy is still touring is remarkable in itself. I'd love to believe the farewell tour hype but he announced his first farewell tour in 1992 - before I graced the planet with my presence. Boy who cried wolf and that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 862 Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, maryportfuncity said: Priest have maintained their support slot for the re-scheduled "final" Ozzy tour - I'm expecting to spot the fact they're in conspiciously better shape than him when I turn up to see them next February. Granted, Tipton is the obvious q/o in waiting and he's long past being able to turn up on stage and shred at Priest pace. Good luck with that. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted August 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Deathray said: The fact Ozzy is still touring is remarkable in itself. I'd love to believe the farewell tour hype but he announced his first farewell tour in 1992 - before I graced the planet with my presence. Boy who cried wolf and that. A fair point, it'd likely be more appropriate if he booked Leah Bracknell as support! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,232 Posted August 6, 2019 1 hour ago, maryportfuncity said: A fair point, it'd likely be more appropriate if he booked Leah Bracknell as support! Or O N-J. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FixedBusiness 407 Posted August 7, 2019 On 06/08/2019 at 10:17, Toast said: Or O N-J. Or Johnny Cle-- nevermind... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,684 Posted August 8, 2019 So, the current tour dates page from the official site: http://www.judaspriest.com/tour/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcc 228 Posted April 30, 2021 On 05/08/2019 at 16:14, Deathray said: Judas Priest have announced their 50th anniversary tour next year, despite their first album being released in 2019. I let the mathematicians here point out the problem with that. However bands that have lasted 50 years tend to have a few members. Some of whom, given the rock and roll lifestyles are creeping into our territory now. 18 studio albums over those years. Have bolded the ones I can't find much info for: Al Atkins (b. 1947) John Perry (b. 1951/1952 d. 1970) Bruno Stapenhill (b. 1949) John Partridge Ernie Chataway (b 1952 d. 2014) K.K Downing (b. 1951) Ian Hill (b. 1952) John Hill Alan Moore (b. 1950) Chris "Congo" Campbell (b. 1952) Rob Halford (b. 1951) John Hinch (b. 1947) Glenn Tipton (b. 1947) Simon Philips (b. 1957) Les Binks (b. 1951) Dave Holland (b. 1948 d. 2018) Scott Travis (b. 1961) Tim "Ripper" Owens (b. 1967) Richie Faulkner (b. 1980) Andy Sneap (b. 1969) https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://loudwire.com/john-hinch-judas-priest-dead-73/&ved=2ahUKEwij-crw86TwAhUPSa0KHe0lAG4QFjALegQIIxAC&usg=AOvVaw0Pd3_v67HAAo4Z5rX8JtAF John Hinch, 72 inches under now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,868 Posted September 28, 2021 On 06/08/2019 at 00:14, Deathray said: Judas Priest have announced their 50th anniversary tour next year, despite their first album being released in 2019. I let the mathematicians here point out the problem with that. However bands that have lasted 50 years tend to have a few members. Some of whom, given the rock and roll lifestyles are creeping into our territory now. Richie Faulkner (b. 1980) https://www.loudersound.com/news/judas-priest-postpone-us-tour-richie-faulkner-hospitalised-with-heart-problems Richie Faulkner hospitalised with "major medical heart condition issues" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 11,073 Posted September 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, arghton said: https://www.loudersound.com/news/judas-priest-postpone-us-tour-richie-faulkner-hospitalised-with-heart-problems Richie Faulkner hospitalised with "major medical heart condition issues" Ah, simultaneous posting. I didn't know they had a thread though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slackhurst Broadcasting 376 Posted September 28, 2021 He wasn't even born when Judas Priest first got big. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,104 Posted October 6, 2021 Richie Faulkner talks to Rolling Stone magazine about his aortic aneurysm. Judas Priest star suffered aortic aneurysm on stage - BBC News 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,263 Posted October 15, 2021 Rob Halford had a cancer diagnosis, although he’s currently in remission 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
