Dude, you would have gotten your ass kicked if you would have even SUGGESTED Rob Halford was anything other than the manliest of metal gods. I mean, the clean cut studs and leather look was just his thing, it was COOL. I remember all the biker types being waaaaaay into priest.
Just imagine if he would have come out on stage before a show circa 1985. (Birmingham accent) ‘I have a very special and exciting announcement before tonight’s show...’ Chaos ensues.
Freegards
I dunno. Very possible for sure but when he did come out he really didn’t lose many fans. I think the fact he wasn’t wearing feather boas and prancing had a lot to do with it.
It certainly COULD have been a riot.