Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf, born Michael Lee Aday, in Dallas, Texas, sadly passed away on the 20th January at the age of 74. His family were said to be by his side for the last 24 hours of his incredible life. In a post on the star's Facebook page it was announced that Meat Loaf had passed with his wife Deborah by his side. 

Meat Loaf; Picture credit Malte Ossowski/Sven Simon PA Images  

By anyone's standards Meat Loaf had an incredible career that spanned more than six decades. After making his mark as Eddie in the 1975 film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Meat Loaf was barely out of the limelight. His on screen presence rivals that of his musical impact although for most Meat Loaf will always be remembered for his seminal, best selling album, Bat Out Of Hell.

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The music industry lost a huge part of its history with the death of composer, lyricist and producer Jim Steinman earlier this week. Best known for some iconic work with the likes of Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler, Boyzone, The Sisters Of Mercy, Celine Dion and others, Steinman is seen as one of the greatest symphonic rock composers who ever lived.

(L-R) Stephen Gately, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Ronan Keating, Keith Duffy and Jim Steinman (2001) / Photo Credit: Ben Curtis/PA Archive/PA Images  

He passed away on Monday (April 19th 2021) from kidney failure, leaving behind a legacy of iconic bangers that will continue to be played for many more decades. 

Continue reading: Remembering Jim Steinman's Seven Greatest Hits

With the news Iggy Pop has joined the cast of dark comedy Blue Iguana, directed by Jeremy LaLonde, we're reflecting on all the other rockstars who have embarked on acting careers, however brief. 

Iggy Pop at the 2020 Grammys / Photo Credit: SIPA USA/PA Images

It's certainky not Iggy's first foray into acting; in the past he's had roles in Cry-Baby, Tank Girl, The Crow: City of Angels and, most recently, The Dead Don't Die. But what other movies have featured famous rockstars?

Continue reading: Iggy Pop And Seven Other Rockstars Who Dipped Their Toes Into Acting

Happy Father's Day to all the long-suffering dads out there. It's your dad's day to relax and annoy the rest of the family with his favourite tunes, and if your own father fancies himself as something of a 70s guitar hero, these tunes will be strangely familiar to you...

Rockin' All Over The World - Status Quo

Continue reading: The Ultimate Dad Rock Playlist For Father's Day

As it's almost Valentine's Day, you'll be looking for that perfect romantic playlist to set a dinner date to, right? Well, instead of all the corny classics, why not opt for some of the most lyrically confusing yet beautiful love songs ever written? We've got you covered....

Supernova - Liz Phair
Weirdest lyric: "Your eyelashes sparkle like gilded grass / And your lips are sweet and slippery like a cherub's bare wet ass"

Continue reading: 10 Weirdly Romantic Songs For Valentine's Day [Playlist]

After he triumphed at last night’s prestigious Q Awards, the legendary rocker Meat Loaf gave an update as to his health a few months after he collapsed onstage during a concert in Canada.

The 69 year old icon, whose real name is Marvin Lee Aday, was performing a concert in Edmonton, Alberta on June 16th this year when the scary incident happened. Speaking to the Press Association as he arrived at last night’s Q Awards, he gave an update as to his current medical condition, revealing that he had recently undergone some serious surgery on his back.

Meat Loaf performing live in 2013

Continue reading: Meat Loaf Gives A Health Update At Q Awards, Months After Collapsing Onstage

Meat Loaf has already insisted that this current European Tour will be his last, owing to age and health issues, but it was his band’s condition that was holding him back at the weekend after the veteran singer was forced to take to Facebook and announce that they were having to postpone Sunday night’s Nottingham show (April 14, 2013).

"NOTTINGHAM: We are very sorry to announce that tonight's performance has had to be postponed due to medical reasons afflicting several members of the band. (sic)” Meat wrote. He added: "WE WILL BE BACK THOUGH AND WILL BE BACK MONDAY MAY 20th 2013 (sic). Please retain your original tickets, If for any reason you cannot attend, please contact the point of sale from tomorrow morning Monday 15 April (sic). Meat and everyone in the band and crew send love and apologies and thanks you for understanding. MLH xxx (sic)."

Earlier this month, Meat Loaf told Reuters "This is really it ... I just don't want to travel anymore," going on to compare himself to fellow rock veteran Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones – just about to headline Glastonbury Festival on the 50th anniversary of their formation – and saying "I outweigh (Mick) Jagger by about 100 pounds (45 kgs) and that counts for something. He hasn't seen the wear and tear … "Over the years, a lot of stones and a lot of arrows have been flying my way. You expect that."

Continue reading: Meat Loaf Forced To Postpone Nottingham Gig

Meat Loaf commenced his final tour of the UK on Friday (April 5th 2013) during his Last At Bat tour after announcing his retirement.

The 'Bat Out of Hell' star, whose real name is Michael Lee Aday (formerly Marvin), has been suffering health problems for a number of years which may have been a key factor in his retirement plans. After all, 2012 saw him undergo the first of two knee operations which not only affected his gait, but also restricted his general on-stage movement. His vocal cords after also seen some strain over the years with the star having to cancel a tour in 2007 to recover from a cyst that developed on them. He told the Guardian, 'I've had 18 concussions. My balance is off. I've had a knee replacement. I've got to have the other one replaced. It's just the travel. It takes it out of you. I want to concentrate more on acting. That's where I started and that's where I'll finish. This time, they're not going to rope me back in.'

The tour concerts are split into two halves with the first half being dedicated to his biggest hits such as 'I'd Do Anything For Love' and the second half being dedicated to his 'Bat Out of Hell' record. 'It's the greatest love song ever written', he told the crowd during a Glasgow show according to the Telegraph.

Continue reading: Meat Loaf Hits The UK For Retirement Tour 'Last At Bat'