I love all music but have a special place in my heart for heavy metal and rock and roll. I was blessed to see Judas Priest recently in Kanas City, Missouri. They were unbelievable and are my favorite band (although honestly I need to spend more time listening to more of their work). I felt a strong energy from and brief connection with epic frontman Rob Halford. Honestly, if I were ever to marry again would love Judas Priest to play (ha!). I'm 42, into history and philosophy, and have evolved my own spirituality tied closer to the Germanic honor traditions than to pacifism (sometimes say there are many names for the Almighty including Odin). Really wanted to drag any reader through some personal info before I hit you with the question...
How do I find out which rock and rollers sold their soul to the devil or which didn't? Rob please tell me you are above that servile minion routine! CLEARLY the devil can't give talent, only opportunity, which makes it all about power, control and manipulation. Divide and conquer, divide and rule.
Back in my youth the "fundamentalists" were picketing many of my favorite acts and we justified everything through artistic license, rebellious spirit and astute marketing. Apparently we rock and rollers weren't entirely correct. Start with a youtube of Bob Dylan sells his soul to the devil and begin to peel the onion. The darkness is growing in confidence and all I want to know is which artists were man enough to raise hell without selling their soul to whoever thinks they are the devil. A discussion of spirituality, theology and prophecy usually exposes these minions for the lesser creatures they are. I also have heard that if someone did sell their soul redemption is possible. If anyone were interested in exploring redemption further THAT would be my ABSOLUTE pleasure!
I welcome any dialogue on this ultimate subject. Recently I've been hanging out with Christians and I love them for them and (to my surprise) they love me for me, but believe me, my perspectives are a bit different. Importantly, we are all working for the same God, we just have to figure out our individual duty.
Love to Priest and all of you and all glory to the Almighty!.
Sincerely, Mick Simmons, Kansas City, Missouri
