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Meat Loaf's last Bat Farewell Tour setlist
... Hell II: Back Into Hell, 1993) Bat Out of Hell (all tracks from Bat Out of Hell, 1977) •Bat Out of Hell •You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night) •Heaven Can Wait •All Revved Up With No Place to Go •Two Out of Three Ain't Bad •Paradise by the Dashboard Light •For Crying Out Loud Encore •I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) (from Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell, 1993) •Boneyard (b-side of single Los Angeloser, 2010) / All Revved Up With No Place to Go (from Bat Out of Hell, 1977) More from VVN Music Have Your Say Click here to win an iPhone5! Meat Loaf's last Bat Farewell Tour setlist ... [ read more ]
Meat Loaf's last Bat farewell tour setlist
... Hell II: Back Into Hell, 1993) Bat Out of Hell (all tracks from Bat Out of Hell, 1977) •Bat Out of Hell •You Took the Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night) •Heaven Can Wait •All Revved Up With No Place to Go •Two Out of Three Ain't Bad •Paradise by the Dashboard Light •For Crying Out Loud Encore •I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) (from Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell, 1993) •Boneyard (b-side of single Los Angeloser, 2010) / All Revved Up With No Place to Go (from Bat Out of Hell, 1977) More from VVN Music Have Your Say Click here to win an iPhone5! Meat Loaf's last Bat farewell tour setlist ... [ read more ]
Todd Rundgren Meat Loaf's Bat Out Of Hell Job Under Duress
... (Classic Rock) Todd Rundgren has never looked back after selling his production points on Meat Loaf's classic album Bat Out Of Hell. He admits he's never made the same kind of money again in his career - but that cutting a deal with the singer and the record label set him up with a lifestyle he enjoys in Hawaii. Rundgren tells The Guardian: "The actual number is contested, although it's generally considered to be in the top five-selling albums of all time. "I don't actually collect royalties for it any more. I decided to opt out - I wanted to move to Kauai and get this particular piece of property. So I offered my points to Meat Loaf and Sony and said: 'Just buy me out.' They did, and that's why I'm living in Kauai right now. And I've never regretted that decision." He recalls of manning the desk for the 1977 record: "I originally took the job on under duress. Meat Loaf dumped his record label on the eve of us going into the studio, and that meant I was the ultimate underwriter of the whole project." more. Classic Rock Magazine is an official news provider for antiMusic.com. Copyright Classic Rock Magazine- Excerpted here with permission. Todd Rundgren Meat Loaf's Bat Out Of Hell Job Under Duress ... [ read more ]

Meat Loaf

(Sep. 27, 1947)
Meat Loaf

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Meat Loaf's real name is Marvin Aday. He often makes up stories about how he got the moniker. The likely answer is that it was given to him by his high school football coach.
Oddly enough, Meat Loaf is a vegetarian. He changed his diet for health reasons in the '80s.
His step-daughter Pearl was a "Crue Slut," for a short time, meaning she was a backup singer and dancer on Motley Crue's 1999-2000 tour.
A study at Sussex University in England found that his music was an excellent stimulant for plant growth.
He has appeared in several movies, including The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Fight Club. He also played Jack Black's father in Tenacious D In The Pick Of Destiny. (thanks, Dalton - Hoquiam, WA).
Meat Loaf was lead vocalist on Ted Nugent's 1976 album Free For All.
He comes from a rather large family. While he reportedly weighed over 200 pounds in seventh grade, his dad weighed 350 and his uncle (standing six feet seven inches) weighed nearly 700 pounds.
Meat Loaf met pianist and songwriter Jim Steinman when Loaf auditioned for his play More Than You Deserve. These 2 collaborated to make the hugely successful album Bat Out of Hell and its sequel, Bat Out Of Hell II.
An early band was called Meat Loaf Soul, and was sometimes billed as Popcorn Blizzard. They opened for many notables, including Ted Nugent, the Who, and the Stooges.
He was in the original production of Hair, but declined to be in the nude scene. Said Loaf: "You got an extra $12.50 to be in the nude scene and I didn't need an extra $12.50." (thanks, Dan - West Hartford, CT)

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"Can't this guy think of a different name to call at least one of his albums?"
- Ken, Dupont, PA

Maybe you should actually know something about Meat Loaf before you start posting. You've never heard of Dead Ringer, Welcome To The Neighborhood, Midnight At The Lost And Found, Bad Attitude, Blind Before I Stop, Couldn't Have Said It Better, Stoney & Meat Loaf, or Hang Cool Teddy Bear? (Not to mention Bat II and III are titled Back Into Hell and The Monster Is Loose, respectively.)
- Chadler, Salt Lake City, UT
Meat Loaf's best material came from the pre-commercial era (before that dumb tuxedo shirt thing)
Check out the album 'Free For All'. Meat is the lead singer for Ted Nugent and totally rocks with : Hammerdown ; Together ; Street Rats ; and Writing on the Wall ...
If you like Meat ... You will Love this stuff !!!

rOCk oN !!
- Barry, Gagetown NB Canada
In the Tenacious D movie called "The Pick Of Destiny", Meatloaf played the part of Jack Black's dad
- Kate, Willard, OH
This should be up there in ArtistFacts already: Meat Loaf played Eddie in the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
- Pat, Albuquerque, NM
Did Meat Loaf the boy playing Pericles in Monsters Family show? or it is only a gosip?
- Ricardo, Mexico, Mexico
Can't this guy think of a different name to call at least one of his albums?
- Ken, Dupont, PA
Bat Out Of Hell III is currently being recorded (November 2005) and is scheduled for a Summer/Autumn 2006 release.
- Gaz, Derby, England, England
Since I only heard Meat Loaf a couple times, I was wondering if they have a drummer. Also, does anyone know anything about Bat Out Of Hell III?
- Brad, Pittsburgh, PA
Meat Loaf's song "I would do anything for love" was one of the greatest number one hits of the 90's. When "that" is mentioned in the song, it means nothing of intimacy, or sex. When he sings, "I'll never stop dreaming of you every night of my life" the 'that' means that he would do anything for love, but he wont ever stop dreaming. Does that make sense? I hope it clears somethings up. -Laur-
- Laura, Hackettstown, NJ
While Meatloaf is an excellent singer, I can't believe more isn't about Jim Steinmen or Todd Rudgroen; writer and producer respectively. Jim Steinmen was a major contributor to many hits in the 80's for artists such as Bonnie Tyler.
- James, Leesville, LA
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