JUDAS PRIEST Singer ROB HALFORD Praises U.S. Troops

March 17, 2005

JUDAS PRIEST frontman Rob Halford spoke with Stars and Stripes following the group's concert in Offenbach, Germany and offered words of encouragement for U.S. troops fighting the war on terrorism at home and abroad.

"Right now, I have friends serving in Iraq, onboard the USS Stennis and in Guam, and the work they are doing is incredibly important, not only for America but the entire world. I fully support what they're doing," he said.

Halford, who cites San Diego as one of his favorite hangouts, said he became friends with many sailors and Marines from the nearby Navy bases and the sprawling Camp Pendleton.

"I've spent a lot of time in America and have several friends in the U.S. military all over the world," said Halford.

GIs have always been big fans and supporters of JUDAS PRIEST and Halford's three solo bands: FIGHT, TWO and HALFORD.

"Everyone in the band supports all [the troops], and we sincerely wish them the best and a safe return home to their families," he said.

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