The Rock And Roll Corridor Of Fame introduced the 2022 class of inductees earlier this yr, amongst them UK steel gods Judas Priest, who acquired the “Musical Excellence” award on the November fifth occasion. Former members Ok.Ok. Downing (guitar) and Les Binks (drums) joined vocalist Rob Halford, guitarist Glenn Tipton, bassist Ian Hill, drummer Scott Travis, and Downing’s alternative Richie Faulkner for a medley of “You’ve got Bought One other Factor Comin'”, “Breaking The Regulation” and “Residing After Midnight”.
Robert Cavuoto at Steel Guidelines just lately caught up with Faulkner, who mentioned the efficiency that he has beforehand described as “surreal”, and spoke in regards to the band’s forthcoming studio album. Take a look at the interview beneath.
On the induction ceremony efficiency
Faulkner: “I used to be simply joyful to be there to assist the remainder of the fellows. I supplied to choose out, I did not have to be there, (however) the fellows wished me to be there as a part of the band despite the fact that I wasn’t inducted, so to talk. They thought it was vital I used to be there representing the band in 2022, in order that was very nice of them. It was a terrific night time.”
Faulkner shared a message on Instagram following the induction ceremony:
“One life, I’m gonna reside it up!! What an evening! I’m certain it was a flood of feelings for everyone concerned and for all of the followers, however to be up there with each GT and KK as a part of a guitar TRIO with Judas Priest was an expertise I’ll always remember. An enormous congrats to all the fellows and to all of the wonderful artists who received inducted final night time. It was really surreal to be there.”
