Al Atkins


Alan John Atkins is an English heavy metal vocalist, best known for being the original lead vocalist and founder of Judas Priest.
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Biography

Atkins formed what would become Judas Priest in 1969. With a wife and young daughter to support, Atkins was forced to drop out of Judas Priest "to get a 9-to-5 job" in May 1973. Atkins' position as lead vocalist was succeeded by Rob Halford. With Atkins out of the group, no founding members of the band remained. Atkins received writing credits on the first two Judas Priest albums Rocka Rolla and Sad Wings of Destiny.
As of 2012, Atkins fronts the band Atkins/May Project, which also features guitarist Paul May. A press release dated 21 May 2011 stated that Atkins would be contributing session vocals for the heavy metal opera project, Lyraka. In 2013, Atkins recorded a solo album of his favorite songs written between his days in Judas Priest and his Holy Rage days.

Discography

Judas Priest

Rocka Rolla

Solo

Judgement Day Dreams of Avalon Heavy Thoughts Victim of Changes Demon Deceiver Demon Deceiver... Plus
  • ''Reloaded''

Holy Rage

  • ''Holy Rage''

Atkins / May Project

Serpents Kiss Valley of Shadows Empire of Destruction Anthology
  • ''The Final Cut''

Albums (guest sessions)

Lyraka