Denim Jacket (1986)
Denim Jacket (1986). Featuring patches from Black Sabbath, Judas Priest & Led Zeppelin.
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Rob Halford Ram It Down Leather Waistcoat
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.
(Very) old Sabbath shirt
From my 62 years old mate shirts collection. The senile fool can't remenber when he purchased it ;) I would think it's from the late seventies. Iron on transfer as they use to do back then. Quite faded but nice one though.
Rob Halford and Black & Silver Leather Jacket
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.
Levi’s 501s with patches
These were the jeans I'd always wear to gigs in Manchester in the mid/late 80s, and over time I added patches, bleach, safety pins, etc. Eventually, my mum complained about "the state of them!" and insisted I threw them out. I would go out wearing other jean,s with these jeans in a plastic bag, and would change into them on the train. There are four Black Sabbath patches, one Led Zeppelin, and one Kerrang. I added the beer towel to cover a massive hole I accidenally created with the over-enthusiastic use of bleach.
Judas Priest American tour belt (1983)
Judas Priest American tour belt (1983)
Napalm Death back patch jacket (year unknown)
This jacket belongs to Duncan Wilkins, a fan of Napalm Death, a grindcore band formed in Birmingham in the early 80s.
Original Tony Iommi 1975 (four hearts) Stage Shirt
Garment featured in the original 1975 Black Sabbath 'Sabotage Tour' program by Martyn Dean. Also featured on the official Black Sabbath Instagram page. Obtained from a relative of the band and in my private collection since 1980.
Demin Jacket
This denim jacket with assorted patches was worn by its owner around 1986-1990.
Rob Halford Velvet Robe
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 leather jacket + trousers
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.
My Battle Jacket
Hand embroidered Black Sabbath logo, some patches from 80's 90's and 00's
Headless Cross & TYR shirts.
I got these 2 tour shirts from a friend of mine. I dont know the origin of them. If anyone has info get back to me!
