Should Rob Halford retire?

Radagast · **Posted:** Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:12 pm

Brahm_K wrote:

Curse you all. This thread made me have a dream where I saw Judas Priest live and Halford had Alzhemer's and fell off the stage. Bastards.

Hee hee hee. In Brahm's Dreamland people with Alzheimer's have a tendency to fall over. Imagine the opportunties for hilarity.

Caligula_K · **Joined:** Mon Nov 22, 2004 8:56 pm **Posts:** 3561

Radagast wrote:

Brahm_K wrote:

Curse you all. This thread made me have a dream where I saw Judas Priest live and Halford had Alzhemer's and fell off the stage. Bastards.

Hee hee hee. In Brahm's Dreamland people with Alzheimer's have a tendency to fall over. Imagine the opportunties for hilarity.

Its always a hilarious time with Alzheimer's!

The Evil Dead · **Posted:** Mon Feb 04, 2008 7:12 am

MetalMaster wrote:

The Evil Dead wrote:

I agree from what I've seen live he lacks the punch he used to vocally... I don't see why they should stop.

Well, you just said it yourself, forgot what you wrote yourself? ;)

No. You did though. Read the rest of my post again. :wink:

Adveser · **Joined:** Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:26 am **Posts:** 2491

I wanna know why the question is "has rob seen his best days" and why everyone answered "no" when he is very obviously past his prime.

The Evil Dead · **Posted:** Sat Feb 09, 2008 9:35 am

The topic is " Should Rob Halford Retire " and the poll implies " Has Rob seen his best days " meaning... Do we believe Rob Halford is done.

I do not. So my reply and vote is no, Rob still has it.

Pasqua · **Posted:** Tue Feb 12, 2008 9:44 pm

If he seeks immortallity among vocal gods ... then he should have quit a long time ago, right after Painkiller. Do it while you're on your peak. Seinfeld did this. You go down in history as the best.

Seems however that Rob doesnt give a rat's ass about metal history. He just loves music and wants to be doing it as long as he can. So ... let the man be ...

DeathBomb · **Joined:** Sat Jan 05, 2008 7:30 am **Posts:** 47

I saw Judas Priest live with Queensryche in 2005, and Halford still sang like a beast. He's not as good as he was back in the day, but he's still pretty damn good. I think he should perform until he feels like stopping.

FlickoftheSwitch · **Posted:** Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:55 pm

Pasqua wrote:

If he seeks immortallity among vocal gods ... then he should have quit a long time ago, right after Painkiller.

So you think he should have quit at his "peak" after 1990's Painkiller album?? 18 years ago?? Unbelievable. That may be his best vocal performance ever, but listen to the Fight Albums. Listen to Live Insurrection (his solo stuff from early 2000s). Absolutely FEROCIOUS live performance on that. And even Angel of Retribution has some gems (treat yourself and listen to the end of the song "Demonizer")

I can't believe this ridiculous thread is still going.

Pasqua · **Posted:** Tue Feb 19, 2008 7:04 pm

FlickoftheSwitch wrote:

Pasqua wrote:

If he seeks immortallity among vocal gods ... then he should have quit a long time ago, right after Painkiller.

So you think he should have quit at his "peak" after 1990's Painkiller album?? 18 years ago?? Unbelievable. That may be his best vocal performance ever, but listen to the Fight Albums. Listen to Live Insurrection (his solo stuff from early 2000s). Absolutely FEROCIOUS live performance on that. And even Angel of Retribution has some gems (treat yourself and listen to the end of the song "Demonizer")

I can't believe this ridiculous thread is still going.

It's not that I'm saying he SHOULD have quit in 1990. I love his work with Fight and his HALFORD albums.

All I'm saying is you DO tend to get remembered as the greatest there ever was if you retire in your absolute peak. Yes, leave the people BEGGING for more. That's what Jerry Seinfeld did, that's what Michael Jordan did in 98 (his Washington Wizards thing was baaaad), that's what Pelé did. They all had so much to give, but they chose to stop and in time they were remembered as the greatest ever, untouchable, barely humans.

The_Voice · **Posted:** Wed Feb 20, 2008 2:58 am

Pasqua wrote:

FlickoftheSwitch wrote:

Pasqua wrote:

If he seeks immortallity among vocal gods ... then he should have quit a long time ago, right after Painkiller.

So you think he should have quit at his "peak" after 1990's Painkiller album?? 18 years ago?? Unbelievable. That may be his best vocal performance ever, but listen to the Fight Albums. Listen to Live Insurrection (his solo stuff from early 2000s). Absolutely FEROCIOUS live performance on that. And even Angel of Retribution has some gems (treat yourself and listen to the end of the song "Demonizer")

I can't believe this ridiculous thread is still going.

It's not that I'm saying he SHOULD have quit in 1990. I love his work with Fight and his HALFORD albums.

All I'm saying is you DO tend to get remembered as the greatest there ever was if you retire in your absolute peak. Yes, leave the people BEGGING for more. That's what Jerry Seinfeld did, that's what Michael Jordan did in 98 (his Washington Wizards thing was baaaad), that's what Pelé did. They all had so much to give, but they chose to stop and in time they were remembered as the greatest ever, untouchable, barely humans.

Halford's work on Angel Of Retribution puts to shame to a lot of metal vocalists that are still on their prime, seriously Halford returning to Priest is one of the greatest things that ever happen to metal you all guys should just be gratefull that you got the chance to see Judas Priest live with Rob Halford again and just shut the fuck up.

FlickoftheSwitch · **Posted:** Wed Feb 20, 2008 3:06 am

Pasqua wrote:

FlickoftheSwitch wrote:

Pasqua wrote:

If he seeks immortallity among vocal gods ... then he should have quit a long time ago, right after Painkiller.

So you think he should have quit at his "peak" after 1990's Painkiller album?? 18 years ago?? Unbelievable. That may be his best vocal performance ever, but listen to the Fight Albums. Listen to Live Insurrection (his solo stuff from early 2000s). Absolutely FEROCIOUS live performance on that. And even Angel of Retribution has some gems (treat yourself and listen to the end of the song "Demonizer")

I can't believe this ridiculous thread is still going.

It's not that I'm saying he SHOULD have quit in 1990. I love his work with Fight and his HALFORD albums.

All I'm saying is you DO tend to get remembered as the greatest there ever was if you retire in your absolute peak. Yes, leave the people BEGGING for more. That's what Jerry Seinfeld did, that's what Michael Jordan did in 98 (his Washington Wizards thing was baaaad), that's what Pelé did. They all had so much to give, but they chose to stop and in time they were remembered as the greatest ever, untouchable, barely humans.

Ok, I understand what you're saying, but I would counter with the point -- for anyone that is a huge fan of these performers (be it Pele, Jordan, or Halford), they would never, ever, EVER want them to "retire at their peak" versus continuing to do what they do so well. And by continuing, bringing more joy to their fans, while also bringing joy to themselves by doing what they love. The only caveat, of course, is if they are at a point where they would be embarrassing themselves by continuing. Seinfeld, I think quit not so much to leave on top, but because the series had run for quite a while and he was probably tired of it. But back to the topic - I think Halford quitting at his peak in 1990 would be preposterous. He loves metal. The last 18 years he has delivered tons of great metal. The only reason to have quit would be, then, for ego? To go out as "the greatest ever" or "untouchable" or whatever? I think that's so incredibly unimportant to artists who do what they do because they love it. They want to keep doing it. And so do their die hard fans.

DevotedWalnut · **Posted:** Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:44 am

The_Voice wrote:

Pasqua wrote:

FlickoftheSwitch wrote:

Pasqua wrote:

If he seeks immortallity among vocal gods ... then he should have quit a long time ago, right after Painkiller.

So you think he should have quit at his "peak" after 1990's Painkiller album?? 18 years ago?? Unbelievable. That may be his best vocal performance ever, but listen to the Fight Albums. Listen to Live Insurrection (his solo stuff from early 2000s). Absolutely FEROCIOUS live performance on that. And even Angel of Retribution has some gems (treat yourself and listen to the end of the song "Demonizer")

I can't believe this ridiculous thread is still going.

It's not that I'm saying he SHOULD have quit in 1990. I love his work with Fight and his HALFORD albums.

All I'm saying is you DO tend to get remembered as the greatest there ever was if you retire in your absolute peak. Yes, leave the people BEGGING for more. That's what Jerry Seinfeld did, that's what Michael Jordan did in 98 (his Washington Wizards thing was baaaad), that's what Pelé did. They all had so much to give, but they chose to stop and in time they were remembered as the greatest ever, untouchable, barely humans.

Halford's work on Angel Of Retribution puts to shame to a lot of metal vocalists that are still on their prime, seriously Halford returning to Priest is one of the greatest things that ever happen to metal you all guys should just be gratefull that you got the chance to see Judas Priest live with Rob Halford again and just shut the fuck up.

Yet again The Voice has the best comment. I think i'm in love. :wub:

ganeshaRules · **Posted:** Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:57 am

I don't vote, just comment, because the poll and topic titles are insanelly different...

Has Rob seen his best days... of course, it's 57, my god, nobody can't pretend he can sing as he was 30 or 40.

But retire... my god, listen to Angel of retibution, Rob kicks ass.

I thank Rob for not retire and keep singing... Metal won't be the same without him.

Pasqua · **Posted:** Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:30 pm

FlickoftheSwitch wrote:

Pasqua wrote:

FlickoftheSwitch wrote:

Pasqua wrote:

If he seeks immortallity among vocal gods ... then he should have quit a long time ago, right after Painkiller.

So you think he should have quit at his "peak" after 1990's Painkiller album?? 18 years ago?? Unbelievable. That may be his best vocal performance ever, but listen to the Fight Albums. Listen to Live Insurrection (his solo stuff from early 2000s). Absolutely FEROCIOUS live performance on that. And even Angel of Retribution has some gems (treat yourself and listen to the end of the song "Demonizer")

I can't believe this ridiculous thread is still going.

It's not that I'm saying he SHOULD have quit in 1990. I love his work with Fight and his HALFORD albums.

All I'm saying is you DO tend to get remembered as the greatest there ever was if you retire in your absolute peak. Yes, leave the people BEGGING for more. That's what Jerry Seinfeld did, that's what Michael Jordan did in 98 (his Washington Wizards thing was baaaad), that's what Pelé did. They all had so much to give, but they chose to stop and in time they were remembered as the greatest ever, untouchable, barely humans.

Ok, I understand what you're saying, but I would counter with the point -- for anyone that is a huge fan of these performers (be it Pele, Jordan, or Halford), they would never, ever, EVER want them to "retire at their peak" versus continuing to do what they do so well. And by continuing, bringing more joy to their fans, while also bringing joy to themselves by doing what they love. The only caveat, of course, is if they are at a point where they would be embarrassing themselves by continuing. Seinfeld, I think quit not so much to leave on top, but because the series had run for quite a while and he was probably tired of it. But back to the topic - I think Halford quitting at his peak in 1990 would be preposterous. He loves metal. The last 18 years he has delivered tons of great metal. The only reason to have quit would be, then, for ego? To go out as "the greatest ever" or "untouchable" or whatever? I think that's so incredibly unimportant to artists who do what they do because they love it. They want to keep doing it. And so do their die hard fans.

That's what I said ... IF, and I say IF he wanted to become an imortal god and bla bla bla ... then he should have retired.

But thank God that's not what he wanted, right? He just wants to do what he loves to do. And yes, we're lucky that he made this choice. I'm just saying that other people indeed chose ego, chose that other way. And some went down in history as immortals.

Pasqua · **Posted:** Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:51 pm

Just to give an example to what I'm saying : the Beatles.

They would NEVER have the same prestige they have now if they had stayed together until 1980.

Aah, anyway, I'm grateful Halford decided to stay in business.

Skiggath · **Joined:** Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:00 pm **Posts:** 478

Are you kidding me??? Rob Halford is a legend.

FlickoftheSwitch · **Posted:** Fri Feb 22, 2008 5:34 am

Pasqua wrote:

FlickoftheSwitch wrote:

Pasqua wrote:

FlickoftheSwitch wrote:

Pasqua wrote:

If he seeks immortallity among vocal gods ... then he should have quit a long time ago, right after Painkiller.

So you think he should have quit at his "peak" after 1990's Painkiller album?? 18 years ago?? Unbelievable. That may be his best vocal performance ever, but listen to the Fight Albums. Listen to Live Insurrection (his solo stuff from early 2000s). Absolutely FEROCIOUS live performance on that. And even Angel of Retribution has some gems (treat yourself and listen to the end of the song "Demonizer")

I can't believe this ridiculous thread is still going.

It's not that I'm saying he SHOULD have quit in 1990. I love his work with Fight and his HALFORD albums.

All I'm saying is you DO tend to get remembered as the greatest there ever was if you retire in your absolute peak. Yes, leave the people BEGGING for more. That's what Jerry Seinfeld did, that's what Michael Jordan did in 98 (his Washington Wizards thing was baaaad), that's what Pelé did. They all had so much to give, but they chose to stop and in time they were remembered as the greatest ever, untouchable, barely humans.

Ok, I understand what you're saying, but I would counter with the point -- for anyone that is a huge fan of these performers (be it Pele, Jordan, or Halford), they would never, ever, EVER want them to "retire at their peak" versus continuing to do what they do so well. And by continuing, bringing more joy to their fans, while also bringing joy to themselves by doing what they love. The only caveat, of course, is if they are at a point where they would be embarrassing themselves by continuing. Seinfeld, I think quit not so much to leave on top, but because the series had run for quite a while and he was probably tired of it. But back to the topic - I think Halford quitting at his peak in 1990 would be preposterous. He loves metal. The last 18 years he has delivered tons of great metal. The only reason to have quit would be, then, for ego? To go out as "the greatest ever" or "untouchable" or whatever? I think that's so incredibly unimportant to artists who do what they do because they love it. They want to keep doing it. And so do their die hard fans.

That's what I said ... IF, and I say IF he wanted to become an imortal god and bla bla bla ... then he should have retired.

But thank God that's not what he wanted, right? He just wants to do what he loves to do. And yes, we're lucky that he made this choice. I'm just saying that other people indeed chose ego, chose that other way. And some went down in history as immortals.

Cool, I think we're on the same page. And yes, we're very lucky he made that choice. And despite this absurd poll, we'll be lucky if he continues to make that choice.

Emperor Me · **Posted:** Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:28 am

Pasqua wrote:

FlickoftheSwitch wrote:

Pasqua wrote:

If he seeks immortallity among vocal gods ... then he should have quit a long time ago, right after Painkiller.

So you think he should have quit at his "peak" after 1990's Painkiller album?? 18 years ago?? Unbelievable. That may be his best vocal performance ever, but listen to the Fight Albums. Listen to Live Insurrection (his solo stuff from early 2000s). Absolutely FEROCIOUS live performance on that. And even Angel of Retribution has some gems (treat yourself and listen to the end of the song "Demonizer")

I can't believe this ridiculous thread is still going.

It's not that I'm saying he SHOULD have quit in 1990. I love his work with Fight and his HALFORD albums.

All I'm saying is you DO tend to get remembered as the greatest there ever was if you retire in your absolute peak. Yes, leave the people BEGGING for more. That's what Jerry Seinfeld did, that's what Michael Jordan did in 98 (his Washington Wizards thing was baaaad), that's what Pelé did. They all had so much to give, but they chose to stop and in time they were remembered as the greatest ever, untouchable, barely humans.

Hmm...has that even happened in metal history yet? Seems to me like most of the true legends are still out and about making albums and touring the globe, even if they have arguably "seen their best days". I personally can't think of any metal heroes who have quit at their absolute prime, maybe somebody could prove me wrong...

Goat · **Posted:** Sun Feb 24, 2008 2:48 am

Emperor Me wrote:

Pasqua wrote:

FlickoftheSwitch wrote:

Pasqua wrote:

If he seeks immortallity among vocal gods ... then he should have quit a long time ago, right after Painkiller.

So you think he should have quit at his "peak" after 1990's Painkiller album?? 18 years ago?? Unbelievable. That may be his best vocal performance ever, but listen to the Fight Albums. Listen to Live Insurrection (his solo stuff from early 2000s). Absolutely FEROCIOUS live performance on that. And even Angel of Retribution has some gems (treat yourself and listen to the end of the song "Demonizer")

I can't believe this ridiculous thread is still going.

It's not that I'm saying he SHOULD have quit in 1990. I love his work with Fight and his HALFORD albums.

All I'm saying is you DO tend to get remembered as the greatest there ever was if you retire in your absolute peak. Yes, leave the people BEGGING for more. That's what Jerry Seinfeld did, that's what Michael Jordan did in 98 (his Washington Wizards thing was baaaad), that's what Pelé did. They all had so much to give, but they chose to stop and in time they were remembered as the greatest ever, untouchable, barely humans.

Hmm...has that even happened in metal history yet? Seems to me like most of the true legends are still out and about making albums and touring the globe, even if they have arguably "seen their best days". I personally can't think of any metal heroes who have quit at their absolute prime, maybe somebody could prove me wrong...

Emperor?

noodles · **Posted:** Sun Feb 24, 2008 3:19 am

Reverend Bizarre quit at their prime

also I think Emperror is kinda dodgy 'cause lots of people dont like IX or Prometheus

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