Meat Loaf, the hardworking actor and singer whose Bat Out of HellEddie in this film was a part of one of the greatest-selling albums. The Rocky Horror Picture Showhas died. He was 74.
The Grammy winner born Marvin Lee Aday died Thursday night with his wife Deborah by his side, Meat Loaf’s longtime agent Michael Greene told Deadline on behalf of the family. He added that the singer’s daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends also had a chance to spend time with him and say their goodbyes during the last 24 hours. An official cause of death cannot be released.
“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,” Meat Loaf’s family said in a statement. “From his heart to your souls…don’t ever stop rocking!”
Written and produced by Jim Steinman, Meat Loaf’s Bat Out of HellIt is one of the most popular albums in American history with 14 million copies sold, according to the RIAA. Its singles are a great success. “Two of Three Ain’t Bad” “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” — which peaked at No. 11 and 39 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively — both were certified platinum in 2018. 39 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively — both were certified platinum in 2018.
“Paradise by the Dashboard Light” — a duet with Ellen Foley, who went on to star in Season 1 ofNight Court —Famously, a long-time New York Yankees announcer is featured “calling the action”The teenage narrator shows some sex on his girlfriend. Below is the video of the song, featuring Karla DeVito singing the lyrics. “Stop right there!” role. To support the album, she went on tour with Meat Loaf.
The disc spent 522 weeks — 10 years — on the UK album chart.
Meat Loaf & Steinman collaborated also on the 1993 album BatOut of Hell II: Back Into Hell, It has been sold over 5 million units in the U.S. Its platinum lead single “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)”For five weeks, No. 1 in late 1993, by far Meat Loaf’s biggest hit. It also reached the top of the UK charts and earned Meat Loaf the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance, Solo. Steinman died last year.
Meat Loaf sold more than 100 million albums around the globe. His 1980s albums Dead Ringer Bad AttitudeSelling moderately stateside, but 1995’sWelcoming to the NeighborhoodHe made it to the Top 20 and was awarded platinum status. He taped an episode of VH1’s StorytellersThat album was released in 1999.
Meat Loaf also sang lead on several tracks for Ted Nugent’s million-selling 1976 album Free-for-All.
But beforeBat Out of HellThe rest was just a matter of time. The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
Meat Loaf stole the 1975 stage musical’s film version as Eddie, an ex-delivery boy who sings hard-rocking songs and is wild and wildly unhappy. “Hot Patootie”Before he met a tragic end. The film, which also featured Susan Sarandon, Tim Curry, and has been a cult classic. Its soundtrack, which was certified gold, also reached the Top 50. Meat Loaf was also the Eddie onstage role.
Meat Loaf was the music guest in a 1978 episode. Saturday Night Live On which occasion he performed Bat Out of Hell’S “All Revved Up and Nowhere to Go” “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad.”He hosts the turn of century music series often. The List VH1. His other credits include the features Roadie, Motorama. Crazy in Alabama. Stage Fright. Spice World. Leap of Faith. Americathon.In several episodes of 2017-18, he also appeared.Ghost Wars
Meat Loaf and Meat Loaf reached an agreement last year to create a series of relationship competitions based on “I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That).”He was the executive producer of the project. According to the logline, he would appear as the ethereal force behind all the madness. Couples were to compete in a variety of comedic physical games designed to reveal how well they can work together and how much they really trust and believe in each other – all to a soundtrack of classic hits, performed live in studio by the original artists as well as new stars.
Here is Meat Loaf performing “Paradise by the Dashboard Light”: