‘Bat Out Of Hell’ Singer, Meat Loaf, Dies Aged 74

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Meat Loaf,the singer of the ever popular ‘Bat Out of Hell’, dies age 74.

Breaking the news on the Meat Loaf Facebook page, his family wrote “Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight surrounded by his wife Deborah, daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends.”

“His amazing career spanned 6 decades that saw him sell over 100 Million albums worldwide and star in over 65 movies, including “Fight Club”, “Focus”, “Rocky Horror Picture Show” and “Wayne’s World.”
“Bat Out of Hell” remains one of the top 10 selling albums of all time.”

“We know how much he meant to so many of you and we truly appreciate all of the love and support as we move through this time of grief in losing such an inspiring artist and beautiful man.”

“We thank you for your understanding of our need for privacy at this time.
From his heart to your souls…don’t ever stop rocking!”

Meat Loaf – whose real name is Marvin Lee Aday (also known as Michael) – was best known for his 1977 debut rock album ‘Bat Out of Hell’. The album was composed by Jim Steinman (who also unfortunately died just last year at age 73), and was developed from the musical “Neverland” – a futuristic rock version of Peter Pan – which Steinman wrote for a workshop in 1974.

The rock legend sold over 100 million albums worldwide and was also known with his appearance in movies like ‘Fight Club’, the ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ and ‘Wayne’s World’.

Steinman and Meat Loaf’s 1993 follow-up album ‘Bat Out of Hell II: Back Into Hell’ produced the global hit single ‘I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)’. It was his only UK No 1 single, spending seven weeks at the top of the charts.

The news of his death has prompted a number of tributes from around the world.

Cher – who worked with the singer on the 1981 track ‘Dead Ringer for Love’ – said she “had so much fun with meatloaf” when working on their collaboration.

Had So Much Fun With Meatloaf When We Did “Dead Ringer”. Am Very Sorry For His Family,Friends,& Fans. Am I imagining It, or Are Amazing Ppl In The Arts Dying every other Day⁉️
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— Cher (@cher) January 21, 2022

Comedian Ed Gamble posted on Twitter “Meat Loaf was an absolute one off and Bat Out Of Hell is a straight 10 out of 10 album. The title track is an always will be my impossibly long karaoke choice. (Also, Fight Club). RIP Meat x”

Meat Loaf was an absolute one off and Bat Out Of Hell is a straight 10 out of 10 album. The title track is an always will be my impossibly long karaoke choice. (Also, Fight Club). RIP Meat x pic.twitter.com/ztp1jR47Jb

— Ed Gamble (@EdGambleComedy) January 21, 2022

The Rock Fix sends our condolences to Meat Loaf’s family and friends at this time.