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ROCK AND ROLL! => All Them Other Guys => Topic started by: KiloDeltaCharlie on January 21, 2022, 04:57:16 AM

Title: R.I.P Meat Loaf
Post by: KiloDeltaCharlie on January 21, 2022, 04:57:16 AM

The big man has passed away with his family by his side, he was 74.

Marvin Lee Aday was a big character with big lungs. I didn't like everything he did but I liked enough to know that he'll be missed. Probably singing theatrical rock now with Jim Steinman up in heaven (or more likely with bats in hell! ;) ).

Title: Re: R.I.P Meat Loaf
Post by: Jack the Stripper on January 21, 2022, 05:28:35 AM

Wasn’t aware he was ill or anything but he never did look a picture of health throughout his career. Kinda sad the way he will be remembered in Australia though. He was the musical act at the 2011 AFL Grand Final(which I attended) and his performance was an absolute train wreck and he forever became the butt of all jokes after that which was a shame because he was much better than that, just had a bad day. Definitely left his mark with Bat Out Of Hell.

Title: Re: R.I.P Meat Loaf
Post by: Zzzptm on January 21, 2022, 08:24:50 AM

He didn't just sing ballads, he sang BALLAAAAAADSSS!!!! Powerful, powerful voice even if I didn't always like his choice of material. I wanted Bat Out of Hell to be a metallic ripper with a cover like it had... ah well...

Title: Re: R.I.P Meat Loaf
Post by: Charger on January 21, 2022, 08:50:14 AM

I'm not all that familiar with Meat Loaf or his music but saddened to hear him pass non the less...74 is just too young for that.