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Judas Priest American tour belt (1983)

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.

Black & Red and Black & Silver Leather Jackets. 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.

Glenn Tipton of Judas Priest stage outfit (year unknown)

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.

Rob Halford of Judas Priest Painkiller outfit (1990)

Rob Halford Red & Black Velvet Robe. These were made around the ‘Sad Wings Of Destiny’ era. This will have been around 1975/76. They were made by a girl called Fid who lived in the Chelsea area of London. Rob can be seen wearing the Black Robe on the back of the Sad Wings of Destiny album.

Rob Halford of Judas Priest stage costume (year unknown)

Painkiller World Tour 1990 - 1991