British heavy metal band Judas Priest took their name from the title of a song by which singer?

Question: British heavy metal band Judas Priest took their name from the title of a song by which singer?

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Bob Dylan.

Judas Priest took their name from the song “The Ballad of Frankie Lee and Judas Priest” by American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan. The song is from Dylan’s 1967 album, “John Wesley Harding”. Judas Priest was formed in 1969 and went on to become one of the most influential bands in heavy metal music history.