These were made by Ray Brown – www.raybrownfashion.com Ray Brown specialises in making bespoke items of clothing, mainly used on stage to perform in. In the 80’s, Ray made clothes for many bands including Motley Crue and Bon Jovi. Rob wore these 2 jackets during the ‘Turbo’ album era. This will have been 1985/86 These 2 were also worn for the ‘Locked In’ and ‘Turbo Lover’ promo videos. The tour for this album was the ‘Fuel For Life’ tour.
'Brum Beat' magazine featuring news of Judas Priest 'Ram it Down' release, described as 'lumbering crap' and 'puerile nonsense'!
Front cover of first Donington programme - article on Priest inside - to follow...
Judas Priest Rocka Rolla shop poster (1974)
This is the gig journal of heavy music fan Chris Hopkins.
Judas Priest Flyer (1976)
T-shirt from the ‘Operation Rock & Roll’ Tour that travelled around the states in 1991. The tour was made up completely from Sony (and affiliated labels) recording artists: Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, Motorhead, Dangerous Toys and Metal Church.
A page from a 1993 copy of Kerrang! magazine featuring a competition to win a Judas Priest leather jacket. This was a promotional item for the release of the bands 'Metal Works 73-93' CD compilation and video documentary. Note that the competition could only be entered by telephone - no e-mailing or texting in those days!
Ram It Down Leather Waistcoat. This history of this waistcoat is not as clear. Rob can’t recall who exactly made this for him, although once again, it will probably have been Ray Brown. The ‘Ram it Down’ album release was followed by the ‘Mercenaries Of Metal 88’ tour. Ray Brown is credited on his site as being the clothing designer for this, and other, Priest Tours. It could have been worn at the Powerhouse, Birmingham 12.06.88, when Priest played there.
Page 3 of Judas Priest in first Donington programme
Judas Priest rare red promo sticker (1978)
The Levi Set Blues Group Band business card (1965-67). The band were managed by Norman Hood who would later go on to be involved with Judas Priest as well as other bands.
None More Black!
The tattoos of my Car.
A press article with details about the concert and information of the band.
Ticket from Priest’s tour in 2009, gig at Manchester Apollo. A real metal night with Megadeth and Testament as support.
Denim Jacket (1986). Featuring patches from Black Sabbath, Judas Priest & Led Zeppelin.
This is a drawing that I made; it is a compilation of all the characters that appear in Judas Priest album covers. \m/
Many hours of collecting and sewing here. Patches from gigs, festivals and custom made.
Custom Glen Tipton plectrum
Judas Priest fan photo with KK Downing (2004)
Tracks: Sinner Exciter Hell Bent For Leather Ripper Hot Rockin' Green Manalishi (with the two pronged crown)
