Judas Priest - Rocka Rolla (BBC Performance)

[@goofayoo]

You can absolutely hear what they will turn into. Those chords are there, just not as raw an in your face as they will become. This is gold.

[@deepsix1827]

Absolutely. That riff that K.K. Downing is playing is heavy as hell.

[@canesvenatici4259]

@@deepsix1827 He looks like hippie SRV

[@ronrocker7131]

Wouldn't call it gold, but you got a point. You can absolutely hear that distinctive metal roar of Priest in there.

[@p.quinnofficial4383]

I am so happy that this was included in the Setlist for the 50 years of Heavy Metal tour, and lucky enough to see it live. This song remains one of my favorite Judas Priest songs, and it’s one that is criminally underrated as with a lot of the material on the Rocka Rolla album.

[@allee190]

Who cares about ratings, this song rocks the pants off just about anything

[@kristyndodge9238]

@@allee190 No doubt!!🙋

[@jamesmehaffey7611]

I was there too 50 years🤘, first glimpse was with Dokken 1986 Dayton Ohio I was 13

[@agus_sanfilippo]

It's because Rocka Rolla is overshadowed by Sad Wings towards a more heavy metal direction towards hard rock, but it's an amazing album to kick off a legendary career.

[@rockarolla3199]

yessss!!! i almost gave myself whiplash...

[@rockybarzini8786]

In memory of Jhon Hinch the drummer,Rest in peace Jhon Hinch 1947-2021

[@ItsRyan265]

I didn't know. Looked it up. Now I'm sad.

[@Lilspookyart]

I came to pay my respects

[@fraserhinchvideo5268]

Thank you for this tribute to my Dad

[@sistertracy-thechurchofroc6574]

@@ItsRyan265 same. Sigh...

[@sistertracy-thechurchofroc6574]

@@fraserhinchvideo5268 he was in the greatest metal band of all time. I'm truly sorry for your loss.

[@СемёнСемёнов-ы1ь]

From THIS to bloody PAINKILLER! What a ride!...

[@Syklonus]

Well, not exactly. There were a few years in between. Like 16.

[@evgenysemenov6051]

Да, Семёнов, из мудачков в нормальных превратились

[@fedort-s6537]

Evgeny Semenov, да ну, норм же. Что первый, что второй альбом по своему прекрасны, имхо.

[@libero3493]

@@Syklonus 15 actually

[@Faks.09]

@@fedort-s6537 плюсую

[@theartofhavoc5467]

Glenn Tipton always looked like a guy in his late 30's - no matter if he was 22 or 59. Incredible.

[@astinus4]

THE ART OF HAVOC vampire I reckon

[@maxgrim1672]

He have Parkinson ..this is so sad !

[@samaelcoral7297]

Looks like young steve vai here!

[@alecgarner1951]

I always thought that

[@adampetten5349]

Sam Claflin of the axe.

[@MartinAtanasu]

Wow, Rob with hair, KK in groovy clothes, Timpton in platforms. The beginning of the traded guitar riffs. PURE GOLD!

[@shakebabyhitler]

I know! I've never seen Halford with long hair. Looking at them here, it could have been Skynard, lol!

[@Bubba1960.]

Not to mention the tone from that Strat. Pure gold indeed.

[@shannonschaerer1010]

Rob with long hair is GR8 to see. I remember a friend's older brother who had this album. I remember that on the back (or on the sleeve), it was BOB Halford, not ROB!! Even on my CD copy it says "Bob". By the time I got into them, he still had had, just not as long. I started with "Sceaming for Vengeance" & "Unleashed in the East" & worked my way backward to this & other early stuff. Know what I found out? I loved it ALL!! Going forward as well, they ARE "METAL GODS" & have a VERY loyal fanbase. This song may not be their best, but it's good (esp for '74), & it helped get to where they are now - & AS a fan, what a ride it's been!! Long hair/short hair - Metal is Metal & They created some of the BEST to have ever been. Peace!!

[@BrunaEspeschit]

I guess in platforms is the bassist Ian Hill

[@JaimeBelman-mr1yv]

😂😂😂😂👏👏👏👏

[@rch6650]

I always loved the early PRIEST albums.

[@edicurcan7190]

me too, man!!!

[@atlasgunther8947]

as with most bands during that period

[@scootermcgee6971]

This is very underrated. Although Sad Wings of Destiny will always be their crowning 1970’s achievement

[@747panos]

@@scootermcgee6971 Along with ' Sin After Sin ' . .

[@edicurcan7190]

Yeah! @@scootermcgee6971 , Sad Wings... is the best , man!

[@Filpiovano]

Really glad Priest’s official channel uploaded this. I love to see performances of theirs from the 70s.

[@wbjr533]

0:37 "TWO FACED LIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR" 🤣🤣🤣

[@fl1xin20]

Pure gold. Gave massive hogrider vibes 💀

[@Drift_x27]

Lmao!

[@HagallStoner]

Who is voice?

[@danielbarros4478]

Glenn tipton xd​@@HagallStoner

[@richalderDVL]

RIP John Hinch. Great drummer!!

[@thestrum71]

Happy at least someone remembers him....

[@varundubey3448]

1:01-1:30 Those guitar harmonies are truly great.

[@FYMASMD]

Not really. Allman brothers destroy that. Sounds pretty cheesy.

[@blackmore1030]

Reminds me of Balkanic folk music.

[@tonypowell250]

Thin Lizzy destroys all!

[@erikvaldur3334]

They kinda remind me of the early 70s Scorpians.

[@bobspence5322]

while those others are great, its priest that doesnt get the credit they deserve so many times smh, it like in every era there was another band to shove them aside, even pantera.

[@carlketterer3944]

The best guitar duo ever. Complimented each other so well switching back and forth from lead to rhythm effortlessly. Rob's vocals off the charts even in those early days.

[@judah168]

also King Hanneman

[@kevinmulrooney3353]

No. Powell and Ted Turner from Wishbone Ash

[@garyradden4374]

Can't forget Perry/Whitford, but these guys are great

[@_PuppetMaster86]

Hetfield and Hammett are definitely in the ballpark of the best along with King and Hannemann.

[@robbienance3526]

Allen Collins/Gary Rossington.....Jerry Garcia/Bobby Weir.

[@JaviSantacruzTheBrand]

The sound of this song is like a passive Heavy Metal waiting to explode at some time. The rest is history.

[@warrior_of_death1]

Judas Priest were forced to reduce the heaviness of their music and cut any "non-commercial" songs om the first album. The metal is definitely hiding here, but it wasn't until their later albums that they fully got to express it.

[@garyblanchard8570]

And they did erupt starting with Sad wings of destiny in 1976.

[@AngryPostmanStockholm]

Yea, it's a little "held back" ; )

[@paolochiavacci1975]

parole sante!

[@soulriverdogs]

The guitar technology was not yet developed. Modern “heavy” tones didn’t really hit until the 80’s. Early tube amps in particular had low gain (distortion) characteristics even at high volumes. That’s what made historic hard rock/metal so good..the band was limited in gear but unlimited in creativity and TALENT (auto tune sucks!) rock on!

[@benstephenson8993]

The many different phases of Rob Halford. From flower child, to biker, to whips and chains, to old sea captain

[@Ikeebeabuchi]

Lol

[@robertjamesliguori9826]

Lol

[@lennypichardoborrello6532]

would love to se all of them side by side

[@iwontbebeat7111]

😂 Where is sea captain came from ? LoL 😂

[@thonatim5321]

@@iwontbebeat7111 Halford is a pickle puffer.

[@MarkDRose]

From silk came Leather. Priest is the ultimate band! "ROCK FOREVER!!!"

[@georgelampropoulos1704]

I like them Judy's Priest guys, they seem promising.

[@123abhinand]

George Lampropoulos 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Doc_Valparaiso]

@Joe Battiloro This was just a more commercial way of getting recognition. Basically, get some AOR airplay with a broad standard mid-70's sound. Once people enjoy this introduction... Well, we all know how the rest goes!🤘

[@davefrommaine9822]

Promising? Where the hell you been?! They been around since 73! You must be young

[@davefrommaine9822]

Rob Halford was actually an opera singer before his career

[@davefrommaine9822]

@Joe Battiloro are you kidding me?

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

I think "Rocka Rolla" is a great album that deserves a place in every Priest fan's collection. It was a great testament to their humble beginnings. Lots of great tunes on that album like "Cheater" and "One for the Road".

[@sgt420sx]

That’s 2 songs Brah what’s “lots” mean

[@joemiller9931]

@@sgt420sx "Sad Wings Of Destiny"

[@AyliCarper]

Caviar and Meths

[@kozmosis3486]

When someone says "lots" and then gives a couple examples, that is a perfectly legitimate logical progression in English language. You expect the guy to list every single example? Maybe you should go back to school and ask them to teach you how to think this time, Brah. -_-@@sgt420sx

[@rtmachine2019]

I wish it was on Spotify

[@davidnissim589]

Rest in peace John Hinch, thank you for your time in Priest.

[@buddylove346]

The first Judas Priest song I ever heard was Victim of Changes on Sad Wings of Destiny back in high school in the late 70's partying with some friends skipping class, so I went to go buy the album but when I got to the record store I did not know that this was the 1st album. I saw they also had Rocka Rolla but did not know the songs but figured if I like the 2nd album the 1st one has got to be good too so I did and was not disappointed...went on to buy every album they ever recorded and saw them in concert many times. JP HOF 2022.🎸🎶📀🏆

[@CB3Music]

This early Priest footage absolutely rocks!

[@buddylove346]

@@CB3MusicYeah, it does and this was a TV show but there is some video footage on KZbin of them playing in England at an outdoor concert on one of the first shows, it's pretty cool too.

[@gandlar5489]

The best guitar duo with Glen Tipton and KK Downing!

[@nathanharwood2021]

Saw them play this at Bloodstock the other night for the first time in 45 years, absolutely great

[@SuperGra28]

So did i

[@Winterstick549]

Did they amp it up?

[@garyblanchard1084]

Don’t wait half that long to see them again

[@nathanharwood2021]

@@garyblanchard1084 haha I meant to say it was the first time they played this song when I saw them at Bloodstock

[@bluethunder7391]

The sound of the 70's love it!

[@highdesert420]

These Old Grey Whistle Test performances by Judas Priest are my absolute favorite. Stripped down and raw, no bullshit. Nothing will ever touch this. A true showcase of real talent.

[@kevinhastings4982]

One of the greatest voices in rock and roll!!!

[@rodwilliams4170]

But the worst hair, right?????

[@elnick1659]

Its hard rock metal

[@rodwilliams4170]

@@elnick1659 Semantics!!

[@rocknfan100]

@@rodwilliams4170 Why ? Did you go bald at 14 too Telly ?

[@Motherloadrocks]

ive heard lots of people say the rocka rolla is a bad record,and its probably the most basic of the priest collection.but in my opinion i really enjoy listening to it,just good rock and roll.

[@PainterDans]

My favorite then sad wings of destiny

[@jimfritz9503]

@@PainterDans Sad Wings is very overlooked . That one still ranks way way up there , to me. Best Wishes

[@davidandcookie7648]

@@jimfritz9503 Sad Wings is definitely not overlooked at all. It's one of the most celebrated albums in their discography.

[@Syklonus]

There is no good or bad in music. It's all subjective.

[@ApethGrader]

@@Syklonus Yes I agree. but how do you explain Lil Pump?

[@kristinasativa]

Love this. Had this album in high school. Love the hair and clothes. Everything. Rob is handsome with long hair. RIPJH

[@j_freed]

Or terrifying… like a leader of a 70’s murder cult if you would rather think of him that way.

[@brettlycett]

It was John's birthday yesterday

[@javiershow13]

I love the disco feel this has. Priest is a timeless band.

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

Yes big time

[@boke75]

Disco …. Judas Priest ? Lol, that’s a first ! 😂

[@imaouima]

@@boke75 Well, you have clearly never heard the Turbo Lover "Hi-Octane" Mix!

[@stevenvensko5789]

I picked up on a little funk too, crazy it's the same band we all know and love today.

[@justaguy2365]

Check out Sails of Charon by the Scorpions. Also has a disco vibe but metal at the same time

[@matthewandphee3649]

You can hear the sound to come though. You can hear the heaviness wanting to come out.

[@charlesdarwin7253]

That riff is an insatiable sensation.

[@matthewvoss7365]

I heard Rocka Rolla over 20 years ago. I'm giving it a second chance. Sad Wings Of Destiny is a masterpiece. RR is one of those albums you have to remember once and a while.

[@rickrighter889]

Sad wings is my favorite album

[@daniyalshah7797]

Rob Halford: sings Rocka Rolla Glenn Tipton: *TwO FaCE LiEyAaA!*

[@kerrang2757]

lmao

[@deathlike_silence.0267]

the lyrics are right tho

[@daniyalshah7797]

@@deathlike_silence.0267 Yes they are But Glenn's high pitch🤣🤣

[@davidannett3322]

that parts the best hahah

[@imonlyhuman69]

bruh i thought Yoko Ono jumped on the mic.

[@squiddad1528]

Love this live version!! Amazing!!

[@pedrobarbosa582]

É a melhor versao da música

[@2255223388]

Its not a "version". It's a live performance.

[@squiddad1528]

@@2255223388 Oh wow bud, sorry, good grief.

[@2255223388]

@@squiddad1528 Would you say that Metallica have made 1500 different versions of Master Of Puppets? No. First Google result for "version" : "a particular form of something differing in certain respects from an earlier form or other forms of the same type of thing." Unless there is a major structural difference then its just a live performance.

[@squiddad1528]

@@2255223388 Live version!!! I said live version, and if you really want to get that technical, then Metallica has 1000's of LIVE versions of Master of Puppets.

[@stevieflax]

This band stepped out of the gates great. Really talented guitars and vocals, bass and drums. Most bands are lucky to get one top notch guitarist, JP with two, that work together so brilliantly, a real treat.

[@FERNANDOGONZALEZ-pb6re]

I firmly believe that if these young lads put forth a worthy effort and continue with their band,they might just make it.

[@singingelectric]

Not John Hinch. They fired him a year after this, purely because he sucked. And he cried like a baby. 😆

[@boke75]

Actually Hinch was a very capable drummer but his interpersonal conflicts with Tipton sealed his fate.

[@boke75]

You can’t have two alpha males in the same group, I guess.

[@singingelectric]

@@boke75 Well, if you read Halford’s memoir, he says they voted Hinch out purely because he was playing the same old rhythms and didn’t seem to have any ability to develop. There may be other accounts though.

[@Kgio-2112]

Please. Stop.

[@danosoprano5853]

People don't realize how great this band is!!!!!!!!!!

[@timothyhosek3551]

Almost could be blues in early days. Hard to believe how much talent before he was, "THE METAL GOD"!!!!!!

[@mytube001]

@@timothyhosek3551 The style of rock/metal that Judas Priest evolved to play from the mid 70s grew out of the blues rock and progressive rock of the late 60s and early 70s in the UK. The Al Atkins songs, from the earliest days, are deeply rooted in the blues rock of the era.

[@keithkoenig5320]

I do! They were the first live band I ever saw when they opened for KISS in 1979. Still a fan all these years later!

[@Afurthyclays]

I think they do! If not, they should. 🤘

[@mikeys7536]

I do too. I saw them at Hampton Coliseum in 1987 tripping with about 8 other people. That was a wild day and night.

[@jaimegomez8450]

Rest in Paradise, Peace and in Power, John Frederick Hinch.

[@gesemdicapt6401]

Glenn Tipton hasn't changed a bit in look.

[@larryspiller6633]

OMG, I was just thinking the same thing!!!! These guys still Rock. Man, where have the last 40 years went? They went by too fast. I still remember my folks saying, Judas.....Priest....What? Black....Sabbath.... What? Years later, I said to my son, Marilyn....Manson.....What? Peace.

[@ziggyzagzi8017]

classic Rocker

[@josephspano3126]

marilyn manson?......never heard of "her"!!!........(heheee!)

[@calebproductions5970]

Yes he has you have no idea

[@KurtGAndersen]

But man have the others.....😂

[@Sancho_Retablez]

Long ago, when oceans covered everything, mountains wasn't formed and Judas Priest were hippies...

[@gammarayhansen5795]

And smoke weed hahaha

[@deeznutz4962]

@@gammarayhansen5795 and rob had long hair

[@gammarayhansen5795]

@@deeznutz4962 yup ...awesome hair..😁

[@nihalchowdhury1629]

Lmfaooo

[@JIF882]

Before Priest discovered Flying Vs.

[@ricardobozzetto8695]

Eu nunca tinha ouvido essa música do Judas priest. Depois de ouvir só tive mais certeza de uma coisa... Judas priest é simplesmente incrível.

[@marcelocolletti]

O álbum "rocka rolla" inteiro é espetacular. Uma obra prima. Tenho calafrios de quando ouço "run of the mill" com headphones.

[@JQLLC]

This sounds like all that blues based hard rock that early Fleetwood and Fairport convention were playing. You could definitely hear that this band was going to be lethal in a few years.

[@Psbella17]

Man eatin momma, steam driven hammer Sorts the men out from the boys Takes no messin', all in wrestlin' Is one of her pride and joys She a classy, flashy lassy Imitation sapphire shine Two faced liar, full of fire But I know the flame is mine Rocka rolla woman for a rocka rolla man You can take her if you want her If you think you can Rocka rolla woman for a rocka rolla man You can take her if you want her you can She's a grip and choke ya Heavy smoker Wrong side of the law Midnight shady Good time lady Heavy, ready show you what for Barroom fighter Ten pint a nighter Definite ninety-nine Diamond cluster Knuckle duster Feline on the borderline Rocka rolla woman for a rocka rolla man You can take her if you want her If you think you can Rocka rolla woman for a rocka rolla man You can take her if you want her you can Rocka rolla woman for a rocka rolla man You can take her if you want her you can Rocka rolla woman for a rocka rolla man You can take her if you want her you can Rocka rolla woman for a rocka rolla man You can take her if you want her you can

[@scottsansone9343]

Thanks

[@texasbluegrass567]

I prefer tampon igniter.

[@percivaldesson3506]

Love how Holford stares at the camera when he sings it Awsome

[@davidlambert3892]

One of my favorite Judas Priest songs!

[@samwellthudas6015]

wow... Hair, so much, so cool

[@sotisproductions823]

Welcome to the 70s man

[@sleuthentertainment5872]

They gave to the blues of the time an aggressive touch, total pioneers of a genre

[@ferchoflores5976]

No hay banda más perfecta que esta!

[@punkyu_fyb.7]

Black Sabbath????

[@agus_sanfilippo]

​@@punkyu_fyb.7Sabbath si no tuviera el Never Say Die sería perfecta al 110%

[@fulviabrignoli4208]

Manowar 💪

[@meloland5649]

This song is wonderful I love early Judast priest.

[@jamesericksonsr1796]

To think that Judas Priest was jamming out for close to 50 years and I say keep on keeping on !!!

[@homebaked1731]

Glenn Tipton's backing vocals actually sound really good here

[@TheMorbillos96]

Except for that "two face LIAAaaaAaAAAArrr"

[@arthursimsa9005]

@John Jay Why the hell would you think of "Red White and Blue" while it is clearly one their least good? And how does that prove anything about them being metal or nor? Just take the albums British Steel, Screaming for Vengeance or Defenders of the Faith. Claiming that they are not heavy metal would be ridiculous.

[@-ac-8296]

@John Jay interested enough to comment

[@perpetualbystander4516]

@@TheMorbillos96 That's why Rob gave him the side-eye. 😂

[@ottomatic3123]

Wow, this just blew my mind. I hadn't heard of the band until the mid-80's, and never thought about it. Then I saw this. What a trip seeing the guys in the "70's" look, and Halford with long hair!

[@josron6088]

I can't believe how different they sounded early on. Different but just as good.

[@fucknuckle]

early stuff is amazing..more spiritual than their metal years..

[@errolwaguespack3447]

Incredible musicians

[@rocknfan100]

They basically sounded this way from 1970 - 1978. They stayed 'heavy' through 1984 !

[@josron6088]

@@rocknfan100 👍

[@JamesJones-i2v]

Kinda remind me of metal Lynyrd Skynyrd for some reason

[@jesse_cole]

KK Downing looks like he just left the Skynyrd tour.

[@SteveSmith-vx6hp]

I thought the same damn thing! Glad to see I wasn't the only one lol

[@motleycrue24]

Or trying to follow Carlos Santana

[@ronniejdio9411]

Listen to the first track of sad wings. It's a skyward song. WHISKEY WOMAN DONT YOU KNOW THAT YOUR DRIVING ME INSANE

[@magicmike6961]

he looks like Al capone

[@hannibalheyes339]

Looks like an international drug smuggler

[@frankburns8871]

This was as in-your-face power rock for its time as Painkiller was in its later time. It's NOT in the least surprising that both jams came from the same band...I just don't understand all these "OMG, this is the same band that did Painkiller" comments.

[@lucalone]

yeah ! I even prefer this live version of rocka rolla to any version of painkiller !!

[@plumeria66]

Exactly. The Priest sound is alive and well here.

[@vmat1000]

Ok, This is crazy good as it gets. KK on an SG, Glenn on a Strat and Rob with hair. Btw, sounds good.

[@misfit2022]

I can not believe this is Judas Priest. I watched old footage on BBC4 and had to come and see if I was dreaming as I thought it was Jethro Tull with those flowery tops. I saw them on the Painkiller tour with Rob Halford head to toe in black leather complete with peaked leather cap and riding crop and the metal community were shocked when he said he was gay. What a voice though, simply amazing. Good job all the glasses were plastic that night.

[@calebproductions5970]

It's different guys. Replacements

[@explorer806]

Yeah, who knew Rob was gay? More importantly, who cares? No-one. Metal God \m/

[@briansauer6695]

Exactly Gary! I WAS stunned, but, not for a second, did it change my opinion of the band or the music!

[@hplovehandle]

how could people not know?!?!?!?

[@SSHitMan]

When I was in high school in the early 80s we figured Halford was gay... but who cares they're awesome!

[@JoséSantis-o9t]

Judas is Judas ,GRACIAS from Chile ,eternall

[@MrBeyondbelief]

Thanks to Priest and Maiden foi saving my life in the early 80's during my parent's divorce. What a wasted life it would have been if not for the RECORDS PLAYING!!!

[@MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte]

_That's very cool_

[@wyzapple]

My exact same story! "Did we just become best friends??" (Yep!) "Do you wanna go do karate in the garage??" (Yep!)

[@joekirby3027]

When I was stone blue rock and roll sure helped me through.

[@hidereplies1425]

@@wyzapple Cool. Hey you wanna air guitar and rock out? ( Yep!)

[@mikeatwood6232]

Judas Priest saved me from some dark times too and definitely helped form my identity.

[@BloodofPatriots]

1974 is to 2019 what 1974 was to 1929. Holy shit.

[@dontneedskip6829]

?

[@musicstewart9744]

Damn. Not what I really needed to be reading during the Pandemic. I was 13 years old when this was filmed. Now in 2020 I'm 59.

[@DerEchteBold]

@@dontneedskip6829 It's the same number of years in between, 45 ...that's kinda fascinating, isn't it?!

[@MadLikeDog]

I love the way you work ~

[@mikeweber6565]

1974 is to 2019 what 1929 was to 1974. Fixed it for you.

[@marlonamos2759]

I had both this album "rock a rolla"an a import album from Germany with a different album cover in 1984,also had "sad wings of destiny"these 2 albums were Judas priest at there best,I'm 60 yrs old I haven't heard these songs in a 30yrs thank you for sharing always loved these albums🎶

[@spyrospets5813]

Therapist: "Long-haired Rob doesn't exist. He can't scare you." Long-haired Rob:

[@jackielecza7160]

Why the fuck isn't this top comment? This shit made me laugh so hard.

[@megazoid6573]

😊😅😂🤣

[@spyrospets5813]

@@jackielecza7160 IKR.

[@Aretiarcticmonkeys]

Χαχαχα η καράφλα του πάει καλύτερα!!

[@spyrospets5813]

Όντως. Είναι πολύ γαμάτος ο γέρος.

[@dougg1259]

Judas priest in my opinion are one of the most underrated bands of all time ever glen tipton and kk Downing are pure genius guitarist , Dave Holland kick ass drummer and rob halford one of the best male singers of all time ever and the bass player is very good too , they were and still are awesome in about four different eras the 70s , 80s , 90s and the 2000's !!! I don't think they formed until the 70s but I am sure they were all playing and singing in the 60s too probably ?

[@jeffo9396]

How in the world are Judas Priest "one of the most underrated bands of all time"? The were in fact one of the biggest and most popular heavy metal bands of the '80s, and sold close to 50 million albums worldwide. Even people who aren't into heavy metal have at least heard of them. Underrated? Seriously??

[@imhxll]

yeah they are really underrated i believe. all of their albums are mindblowing but theyve never sold that much copies. i mean, its a known name, but if you ask a person who isnt really in the metal scene to name a classic 80's heavymetal band, they probably wouldnt even think of judas priest and its a shame. they are truly and clearly the gods of heavymetal

[@sirjanska9575]

I think bands like the Beatles, Iron Maiden, Who, Pink Floyd and Metallica are way more underrated

[@lazymuzic6194]

Jeff O if you compare their current fame to that of Zeppelin, Deep Purple and also AC/DC, Maiden or Metallica you’ll notice they’re considerably less popular, especially among young generation which happens to love the last three bands. And by the amount of importance I think Priest is close to the level of Zeppelin and Deep Purple and much higher than the last three. Weirdly enough even though Priest gets the recognition they deserve, nowadays they’re way less popular than many bands from the 80s and 90s which were in the Priest’s shade back then. Maybe they lost the marketing game for millennials and gen z to other bands, I don’t know. Comes from an admin of a metal page on Instagram, was surprised when found out about it too.

[@jeffo9396]

@@tboneporn2002 You replied to the wrong person. I wasn't the one calling them underrated.

[@ericv7720]

Rocka Rolla is still in the top 3 of fave Priest albums! The difference between this and Sad Wings demonstrates how much things changed during the transition from the early to late 70s, just during the two years between those albums. But back to RR, it has this rawness and weird sparse atmosphere that draws me in, which they never repeated again thoughout the rest of their legendary career.

[@ANJIN79SAMMA]

Damn they were great in this era ! The dreamer deceiver, deceiver performance from the same jam is something of LEGEND!!!!

[@kennedykiser557]

Classic Priest at it's finest,with the best line up they ever had as a band. All Hail the PRIEST

[@FenderUsa]

nah, the drummer was terrible

[@kennedykiser557]

Oh You bet he wuz... Terribly Good.

[@Anton_Dv]

Hermosa banda desde sus inicios!!!!

[@NightmareKnight7]

Love that 70's aesthetic, that wardrobe man! I dig it! As for the song itself, I know I'm echoing, but it's hard to believe these guys would go on to do Painkiller. The proto-metal sound from the 70's is awesome. Their first album was a little rough around the edges for sure, but they'd go on to create a phenomenal sophomore album with Sad Wings

[@adamb.8951]

This is History and Evolution of Metal

[@damianedwards8827]

This is great. I think if a person truly enjoys Judas Priest. They can appreciate this. You can truly hear what they would become. And appreciate who they were.

[@peterpandemonium3336]

Fresh out of High School or whatever they have in Birmingham, England... They seem like some nice, young lads. I wonder if they'll have a future.

[@brunovallesmunoz4757]

The begining of a LEGEND!!

[@michaellombardo7312]

Rob had some nice hair back then. Probably broke his heart to lose it. SOOO glad he is still with us, still killing it on stage. Saw them at Shoreline a few years ago, still hits those impossible notes.

[@josevidal365]

This is the first Heavy metal rock style of the 70's... IS AMAZINE 👍

[@delicheese6774]

This is mid-seventies, you are completely ignoring UFO, Fresh Blueberry Pancake, Toad, Gun, Blue Oyster Cült, Sir Lord Baltimore, Bloodrock, Black Widow, Salem Mass., Birth Control, Rush, Jethro Tull, Ultimate Spinach, Uriah Heep, etc., etc.

[@coolmacatrain9434]

2:30 Cameraman carrying on the age old BBC tradition of not knowing who is playing fucking what, at any given bloody time?!?

[@SonnyGTA]

HAHAHAHAHAH I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING!!!

[@lucilovecraft1621]

Ha yeah, he’s all over the place

[@Ushkins]

He just liked these guitar riffs

[@gkniffen]

😆👍

[@creepson7807]

Haha yeah i thought the same thing, like hey it isn't synchopated or something. But when you close your eyes you can hear Glen's style unmistakably.

[@anastaciobuenrostro6440]

Can't get tired of repeating this video, over and over

[@buggulugs]

Great song by one of the best bands ever. Jeez, many bands owe a lot to Priest.

[@gregvergara7596]

I just finished reading Rob's autobiography, he's wearing his sister's blouse in this appearance, lol. I don't mean that as a slight in any way, I just got a kick out of that.

[@ceratedraptor6299]

How good was the autobiography? I was gonna start it when I finish Bruce Dickinson’s

[@gregvergara7596]

@@ceratedraptor6299 it was very good, especially from the standpoint of band history. But it also goes into great detail about his personal life. And I mean, great detail. What some might even consider TMI. Personally, I thoroughly enjoyed the book.

[@ceratedraptor6299]

@@gregvergara7596 Good to hear. I’m looking forward to hearing about his experiences with the guys in Priest

[@siranbabayan1203]

Just finished reading the book, too! Two words: glory hole.

[@mickhogan8626]

He plays on both teams...lol

[@olvsalvaje4868]

Espeluznante! Que ritmo! Que voces! Que guitarras! Mis altavoces se quedan cortos... Fue el principio de algo que nadie se podría imaginar en los años 70

[@saictrue9016]

Fue la purificación del estilo que venía desde Black Sabbath ahora con un sonido puro y directo separándose del rock convencional y del blues para siempre (o casi para siempre)

[@agus_sanfilippo]

​@@saictrue9016Igual aunque trataron Judas tiene un montón de toques bluseros en los riffs y solos. Creo que a partir del Ram It Down ya se empiezan a desprender de tal influencia hasta que en el Jugulator no hay casi nada de ello.

[@VondaInWonderland]

I had the picture disk when I was younger. They were a major stone on my young rocker path ♥

[@dafirorodifa1011]

I REALLY LOVE THIS SONG!!!

[@kpax45]

It should be your theme song, should play every time you walk into the bar

[@BigTony-bf5jr]

Still my favorite Priest song

[@lesdelawder7648]

Lynyrd Priest!

[@ANAP89]

LOL

[@charlesbyers6911]

Incredible from day One

[@Soszu]

Fifty heavy metal years of Rocka Rolla

[@Davehash]

Wish KK was still with them. He and Richie would set the stage on fire. I really hope one day JP and KK set aside their differences. That would be a hell of a show.

[@GibsonVienna]

From Hippies to Metal Gods.

[@bilbobaggins4710]

Metal??? Hahahaha theyre a joke

[@sergeykichuk2586]

Amazing transformation!

[@rossross9281]

The Executioner how are they a joke? They’re one of the most highly respected metal bands in history.

[@PS-uj1fn]

@@bilbobaggins4710 go to bed kid. You are tired

[@gabrielmartines3510]

@@bilbobaggins4710 You must be a Black Metal fan, ain't ya?

[@amandawright9073]

They are gold

[@johansebastianmastropiero7044]

I actually love this song and adore this performance!

[@yellowguy4004]

One of the Godfathers of heavy metal

[@julianschulz1620]

Glenn sounds like he could just tear into the "You got another thing coming" solo, at the end. Glenn was always ahead of his time.

[@trendwave5615]

Wow, this is such a great video!From humble beginnings to Metal Gods....Priest Rules!

[@debora69]

Amo essa fase "Zeppelin " do Judas Priest! Glen Tipton era tão lindo🥰

[@ReoSama83]

Tão old que Halford ainda tinha cabelo

[@ronrice1931]

Man, that's good. Thank you Universe for preserving this performance on tape!

[@AaronRodgers12Pack]

Rip, John Hinch. Just heard of his passing. 😞

[@Jane4SOS]

His funeral is on Saturday 22 May at 2pm. At Lichfield Cathedral. It’s limited numbers. So -It will be online - KZbin- with an access code if you contact me.

[@AaronRodgers12Pack]

@@Jane4SOS I'm so sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻❤

[@garyblanchard1084]

One of his last live. JP gigs was the 1975 Reading Festival

[@kerrang2757]

I love Rob's sassy voice.

[@jamessandlin-hx9jp]

Thats some GROOVY attire they are wearing i jammed to these guys in 1986 at dayton hara arena

[@stewux]

RIP the man behind the drum kit - John Hinch.

[@edgorham1542]

Love the hair lol music still kicks ass. I love the Dueling Guitars

[@shariquinn7679]

Absolutely love this.. ive been a fan since i was 12 im 57 and love my Priest.. devastated when Kk left.. i absolutely love old priest.. i love watching all the changes the band has done from then to now..

[@mikejones4432]

Still have this album in my record collection...

[@Hopswatch]

Rob Helford with long hair ... now I have seen everything.

[@NocniDuha39]

So do I. Haha 🤣🤣

[@seanthebaptist6757]

Halford

[@anthonyjames5474]

Teddy Malfoy Heard that Freddy Malloy is a cool dude as well

[@punkisinthedetails1470]

His name is Beck and that's the Devil's Haircut right there.

[@punkisinthedetails1470]

@@deaf2demands706 haha yes. Rib Helfire.