The inspiration behind the 2001 comedy film "Rock Star", Tim "Ripper" Owens was a tribute band singer who took over when the real lead singer left which band?
Rock Star (2001 film):  It tells the story of Chris "Izzy" Cole, a tribute band singer whose ascendance to the position of lead vocalist of his favorite band was inspired by the real-life story of Tim "Ripper" Owens, singer in a Judas Priest tribute band who was chosen to replace singer Rob Halford when he left the band. Tim &quot;Ripper&quot; Owens:  He first gained attention as the lead singer of Judas Priest, and then Iced Earth.
Judas Priest