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Q. On many pictures I have seen Meat is wearing on his neck a chain with the same specific shaped pendant through the years and I have been always wondering what is it. Has anybody any clue? It reminds me, isn't that shape also on my birthday greeting from you, that yellow one?
A. The pendant on the chain which Meat wears around his neck, is in the shape of the state of Texas in the US. Meat Loaf was born in Texas and yes it is the also the same shape which has been the background of the fan club birthday card sent out to all members this year. Anne
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Q. Where can I get a copy of the pop video of "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" shown on UK TV some years back - the one with the really pretty girl somehow floating in the air?
Probably a collectors item - thanks in anticipation,
A. The video of "I'd do anything for love" is included in the BOOH II Picture Show video which is available in most stores. Anne
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Q. Who is the woman singing with Meatloaf on the CD version of "I would do anything for love, but I won't do that"?
A. The woman who sang on the CD version was Lorraine Crosby also known as "Mrs Loud". Anne
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Q. I love Meat and his music and I was wondering what the story behind the song 'For Crying Out Loud' is about because it's my favourite song and I'm just curious?
A. YOU WOULD HAVE TO ASK THE COMPOSER (JIM STEINMAN). IT WAS WRITTEN FOR A MUSICAL CALLED NEVERLAND (SUNG BY PETER TO WENDY). IT WAS A CONTEMPORARY TAKE ON THE PETER PAN STORY.
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Q. Of all the ladies out there who claim to be *head over heals* for Meat, I cannot believe that no one has asked this one....BOXERS OR BRIEFS?
A. Geeze somebody just had to ask this, didn't they! There was a time in interviews in answer to this question, Meat would reply that he didn't wear any underwear at all, and from some of the video footage I have seen of the same time era, I am inclined to believe him. However, as to what his personal preference in underwear is nowadays, I'm afraid it's not something I am privy to.
Anne
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Q. Is it true that Meat Loaf asked to have his name changed because of the Levi's advert saying "Poor Fat Marvin Can't wear Levi's"?
A. NOT EXACTLY - IT IS TRUE THAT THERE WAS SUCH AN ADVERTISEMENT ON THE RADIO IN TEXAS WHEN I WAS A KID, BUT I DIDN'T CHANGE MY NAME LEGALLY UNTIL 1985 FOR A NUMBER OF PERSONAL REASONS. I DID HATE THAT ADVERTISEMENT THOUGH!
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Q. Who was the female singer on Paradise by the dashboard light, full name please.
A. The female singer on "Paradise" on the bat out of Hell album is Ellen Foley, however when Meat Loaf toured with Bat Out Hell, it was performed on stage by Karla De Vito. Anne
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Q. Did Meat Loaf appear in the Broadway musical Hair and if so what part did he play?
A. Yes Meat did appear in Hair and not just on Broadway. He didn't just play one part either. At the end of 1970 he was playing at The Biltmore Theatre and is listed as playing the parts of "Mother" , "Young Recruit" and "General Grant" as well as being part of "The Tribe". By the time he played The Shubert Theatre in Feb/March 1971 he was opening the show with the song Aquarius, and Stoney had joined the cast and is understudy for "Jeanie" Anne
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Q. On the credits to Bat Out Of Hell, Meat dedicates the album to his mother and father - Wilma and Wesley Aday. Why has Meat put his father's middle name instead of his christian name?
A. I can only assume here that Wesley was the name his father was more commonly known as. For example, my own father's real name is Stanley, he has always been known as Bob though since he was a little boy! Everyone knows him as Bob and if I ever refer to him I do as well. Anne
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Q. We know that Meat Loaf's favourite song that he has recorded is 'For Crying Out Loud', but does Meat have any songs that he just cannot stand? I know that I have heard him say that he is just not fond of the 'Blind Before I Stop' album.
A. You're right. Meat wasn't happy with the way some songs on 'Blind Before I Stop' were mixed with a dance beat. 'If You Really Want To' (which he has said he hates "with a passion") and 'Peel Out' are another two songs that spring to mind. Diane
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Q. Do you have any idea if the movie "Meat Loaf: To hell and back" will be shown on VH1 in the UK? If so do you know when ?
A. At the moment we have no information as to whether or not this will be shown outside of the US – sorry. Anne
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Q. Someone once told me Meat broke his leg while arriving on stage on a Harley and proceeded to do the whole concert from the floor. Is this true?
A. Meat has had more than his share of mishaps over the years! He did fall off the stage (but not on a Harley) in Ottawa in 1978 and tore ligaments in his leg. He performed concerts in a wheelchair for a while after that. He also fell from the stage in Australia in 1985 and broke his leg. Again he carried on touring with his leg in a fibre glass cast. Diane
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Q. More about Meat and Motorcycles: In Rocky Horror Picture Show, he didn't actually drive that motor cycle around. For the close up shots of him going up the ramp, he was actually in a wheelchair!
A. ermm that looks more like an answer than a question to me, but yes you are right that is how it was shot! Anne
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Q. I have been a fan of Meat's for years, but I've never had the chance to see him
perform. Are there ever going to be plans for Meat to make it to Australia?
It has been ages since he last visited, and I know we would make him feel
more than welcome here.
A. We have been asked this question many times and for many other countries and states of the US as well as Australia. Meat is currently recording a new studio album, which may be released sometime next year. One would expect that there would be a tour following it's release, however as it isn't even recorded yet, it's impossible to say when the tour will take place or which countries/states it will cover. Anne
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Q. As a person who grew up with Meat's music, I was never so attached as I am after recently watching 'To Hell and Back.' What makes Meat such an enticing person? I feel like I personally know him now. Is that what his stage performances are like as well?
A. Wow what a question, as for what makes him so enticing I'm sure everyone asked would give a slightly different answer However, what I am pretty certain is, that they would all agree that his stage performances are amazing and that his personality, energy and charisma reaches out and touches everyone there. He always puts in 110% to every performance and there is nothing to match seeing Meat Loaf perform live on stage. He is a true showman and has the audience firmly clasped in the palm of his hand from the moment he walks out on the stage to the final curtain! Anne
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Q. Where can I get a U.K compatible version of the storytellers video?
A. The Storytellers video was only released in the US/Canada and is only available on NTSC format. An edited version has been shown on TV on VH-1 in Europe though. Anne
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Q. What movies has Meat been in?
A. Too many to list here and it seems to be rising by the day……. Check out our acting career page on this site. Anne
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Q. Is there an address that we can write to Meat Loaf as a fan. I also would like to know when he will be touring again in New York. I do want him to know that I have been a fan of his for 22yrs. and I will always love his music and him.
A If you go to the hot links page of this web site you will find an address where you can write to Meat Loaf. Anne
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Q. Did Meat Loaf appear on television as a child?
A. Not as far as I am aware, his earliest appearance I believe happened by accident when he appeared as a boy in a stand in 1962 in the film "State Fair". Anne
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Q. Where can I get a video of Dead ringer for love?
A. This appears on the "Hits out of Hell" video, live versions are also included on 2 videos: "Meat Loaf Live" and "Bad Attitude Live". Anne
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Q. Had Meat Loaf ever performed all of the songs from 'Bat Out Of Hell' at one concert before the 'Storytellers' tour?
A. I'm not too sure about 'Heaven Can Wait' but he certainly used to regularly perform all the other songs from 'Bat' at concerts during his 1977/78 world tour. He would also round off the concerts with blistering versions of 'Johnny B. Goode' and 'River Deep, Mountain High'. Diane
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Q. Who played guitar on the "bat out of hell" LP? Was it Todd Rundgren or Ronnie Montrose or somebody else?
A. This was definitely Todd Rundgren! Bass guitarist was Kasim Sulton. Anne
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Q. Are Meat Loaf and his family religious and if so what religion are they?
A. Meat does come from quite a religious background. He attended the Church Of Christ when he was growing up in Dallas, Texas. His mother sang in a Gospel quartet and his grandfather was a minister. These days Meat doesn't claim to belong to any particular organised religion but he and his wife Leslie have their faith. Diane
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