Paul Hardcastle

He has also recorded several acclaimed synth-jazz albums under the name Jazzmasters, which are played heavily on smooth jazz radio. In a television interview, Judas Priest members commented that if they wanted to insert subliminal commands in their music, killing their fans would be counterproductive, and they would prefer to insert the command "Buy more of our records.". After 1986 he started to specialise in TV soundtracks. The suit was eventually dismissed on its merits, as the band had pointed out that if you were to play any song backwards and tell someone there was a message, it'll sound as though there actually is. He enjoyed several further hits in the UK, including "Don't Waste My Time" (with vocals by Carol Kenyon) and "The Wizard", the theme from BBC TV's Top of the Pops. The plaintiffs alleged a subliminal message of "do it" had been included in the song "Better by You Better Than Me" (from the Stained Class album) which triggered the suicide attempt. It was a number one hit in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands and was a significant hit in many other countries. In 1990, the band was involved in a civil action that alleged they were responsible for the suicide attempts in 1985 of two Nevada boys (James Vance and Ray Belknap).

He achieved some acclaim for his early singles, notably the instrumental Rainforest 1984, but came to greater prominence in 1985 with the groundbreaking 19, a dance record featuring samples from the 1982 television documentary Vietnam: A Requiem, which was about Vietnam veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (and for which Hardcastle was sued by ABC). John Ellis - drums (1969-1971). In the early 1980s he performed in the dance music groups Direct Drive and First Light, before going solo. Alan 'Skip' Moore - drums (1971-1973, 1975-1977). Paul Hardcastle (born December 10, 1958) is a British composer and musician specialising in the synthesiser. Chris 'Congo' Campbell - drums (1972-1973). John Hinch - drums (1973-1975).

Simon Phillips - drums (1977). Les Binks - drums (1977-1979). Dave Holland - drums (1979-1989). Alan Atkins - vocals (1967-1973).

Tim 'Ripper' Owens - vocals (1996 - 2003). Scott Travis - drums (1989 - present). Ian Hill - bass guitars (1969 - present). Downing - guitars (1969 - present).

K.K. Glenn Tipton - guitars (1974 - present). Rob Halford - vocals (1973-1991, and from 2003 onwards). A new studio album, named Angel of Retribution was released on March 1st, 2005 (U.S)(on Sony Music/Epic Records) and a global tour in support of the album is currently underway.

'Ripper' is now the singer of Iced Earth. Judas Priest and 'Ripper' Owens parted amicably. media covering the event. The reunited Judas Priest also co-headlined the Ozzfest in 2004, being named as the "premier act" by almost all U.S.

After more than twelve years apart, Judas Priest and original lead vocalist Rob Halford announced in July 2003 that they were reunited, with a hugely successful live concert tour having taken place in 2004. Judas Priest have released fifteen studio albums to date, the first being Rocka Rolla in 1974 and the latest being Angel of Retribution in 2005. These events were the inspiration for the film Rock Star, although Owens did not actually participate in the production of the movie. Halford left the band in the 1990s and was replaced by Tim 'Ripper' Owens, who was plucked from obscurity having previously sung in a Judas Priest tribute band.

Overall, the band has sold in excess of 35 million albums globally. Judas Priest's 1980 album British Steel was perhaps the first heavy metal album to be recorded in a concise format with radio-friendly songs with pop hooks, pioneering an approach used by others (Quiet Riot, Dokken, Iron Maiden, Twisted Sister, Accept, Def Leppard) to taste commercial success. Downing and Glenn Tipton. One of the originators of heavy metal, with Rob Halford's lead vocals notable for their high-pitched screams, they also feature an innovative two-lead-guitar sound and are particularly noted for their complex guitar duets courtesy of K.K.

Downing and Glenn Tipton, and Ian Hill on bass duties. Often called just Priest, the band's classic line-up consists of vocalist Rob Halford, the guitar duet of K.K. Judas Priest is a hugely influential heavy metal band formed in 1969 in Birmingham, England. Angel of Retribution - 2005.

Electric Eye - 2003 (Live DVD). Live in London - 2002 (Live album and DVD). Demolition - 2001. Genocide - 2000.

Live Meltdown - 1998 (Live 1998). Jugulator - 1997. Painkiller - 1990. Ram It Down - 1988.

Priest...Live! - 1987 (Live 1986). Turbo - 1985. Defenders of the Faith - 1984. Screaming for Vengeance - 1982.

Point of Entry - 1981. British Steel - 1980. Unleashed in the East - 1979 (Live in Japan 1979). Hell Bent for Leather - 1979 (released as Killing Machine in the UK).

Stained Class - 1978. Sin After Sin - 1977. Sad Wings of Destiny - 1976. Rocka Rolla - 1974.

Label: Sony Music. Time: 1967 till present. Status: Active. Origin: Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Genres: Heavy metal, Hard rock, Classic metal.