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Old 21 Jun 2018, 03:11   #26
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Well, all I have to say (admittedly with sour grapes) is this: given the choice between a musical that incidentally includes Meat Loaf songs, and a Meat Loaf show sanctioned by and starring Meat Loaf, I know what I would buy tickets to. The fans of the showmanship get the showmanship, the nitpickers about vocal quality (hopefully) get a singer they deem worthy of their impossibly high standards, the use of the original Neverland Express -- even on a rotating basis -- preserves the integrity of the live show... I'm just sayin'... at least until Meat gets well enough to fully carry the show, this is the next best thing.
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Old 21 Jun 2018, 11:05   #27
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Teaser is still here
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Old 21 Jun 2018, 11:25   #28
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Well, all I have to say (admittedly with sour grapes) is this: given the choice between a musical that incidentally includes Meat Loaf songs, and a Meat Loaf show sanctioned by and starring Meat Loaf, I know what I would buy tickets to. The fans of the showmanship get the showmanship, the nitpickers about vocal quality (hopefully) get a singer they deem worthy of their impossibly high standards, the use of the original Neverland Express -- even on a rotating basis -- preserves the integrity of the live show... I'm just sayin'... at least until Meat gets well enough to fully carry the show, this is the next best thing.
I would actually love to see both, because a musical is a totally different beast. I always imagined a Bat musical should look like this, with the Mad Max meets Peter Pan look. On the other hand, a real rock show with a guy like Caleb is the other thing I always wished for. It is like two dreams came true at once.
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Old 21 Jun 2018, 13:26   #29
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Are we facing another Steinman vs Meat Loaf lawsuit?
Categorically 'no'.
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Old 21 Jun 2018, 13:30   #30
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Further: I have NO idea about this show. All I can say is that -- I would LOVE to see it.
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Old 21 Jun 2018, 22:57   #31
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To me it's too much like watching Picasso, watching some painter, using Picasso's tools to paint one of Picasso's paintings...

You can use the master's tools, you can copy the master's paintings, but it will never be a real Picasso

In other words, a waste of time and money.
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Old 22 Jun 2018, 09:44   #32
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https://mpitalentagency.com/artist/b...caleb-johnson/

Posted this on page one, but now has info added.
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Old 22 Jun 2018, 11:54   #33
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To me it's too much like watching Picasso, watching some painter, using Picasso's tools to paint one of Picasso's paintings...

You can use the master's tools, you can copy the master's paintings, but it will never be a real Picasso

In other words, a waste of time and money.
It's a tricky one. I can see this from both points of view.

It's a bit like Queen, well just Brian May and Roger Taylor now, who continued on with the name with different singers.
I had a ticket to go to one of the Wembley shows some years back but actually didn't go in the end as towards the concert date I was quite "meh" about it.

A large part of me wishes Brian May had continued on his own. I saw him live 20 years ago and he was excellent on his own with his own songs, own band and some Queen stuff thrown in. He disappeared for a while and then pretty much only has done stuff for the continued Queen saga and some badger culling awareness malarky from what I've seen. Pretty much never consistently trying to be his own artist which I think he was and could have been/stayed. Even some of Roger Taylor post 1991 solo stuff was decent I thought. Terrible singer but still decent music. I also always think the singing doesn't necessarily matter too much as long as you bring something original and from your own soul. Like Dire Straits or Bob Dylan, again terrible singers mostly but they draw/drew crowds of worshippers because they consistently churned out great music and songs.

But I get there is a demand to continue in the same spirit with Queen or Meat Loaf for that matter, even if that spirit is never going to be the real genuine thing.

No idea if this is a good idea or whether they should just let sleeping dogs lie or what.

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Old 22 Jun 2018, 12:02   #34
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Some people will enjoy this, and some won't. Personally, it's not something I'd go for, but I wouldn't take away from the folk who'll enjoy it by saying it shouldn't happen. Nothing is to everybody's taste.
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Old 22 Jun 2018, 16:13   #35
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New twitter accounts set up, but nowt tweeted yet -


https://twitter.com/paulcrookmecom1

https://twitter.com/BackOutOfHell
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Old 22 Jun 2018, 16:39   #36
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To me it's too much like watching Picasso, watching some painter, using Picasso's tools to paint one of Picasso's paintings...

You can use the master's tools, you can copy the master's paintings, but it will never be a real Picasso

In other words, a waste of time and money.
In the words of -- among others -- Monty Python's Life of Brian, there's just no pleasing some people.
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Old 22 Jun 2018, 17:10   #37
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I often hear talk of 'passing on the torch', and I don't see any need. There's only one Meat Loaf, and only ever going to be. There was only one Elvis, Sinatra, Nat King Cole. Does that mean that nobody else can ever cover their tunes? of course not. And does it mean that people who enjoyed their music will never enjoy anyone else's? Of course not, thank God. If the day comes when Meat stops recording and performing, there's no need for anyone to continue doing so for him, a la a new James Bond. Somebody one day may capture some of his spirit and his fire, but it can't be forced. Meat was (is) an original, as all the great talents are. Anything else would just be a tribute act, or a piece of theatre - however enjoyable.

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Old 22 Jun 2018, 18:12   #38
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Innnnteresting.
It seems that they changed the naming to 'Back out of Hell'.

Well then, I guess we'll have to keep watch.
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Old 22 Jun 2018, 18:56   #39
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After reading some of the replies and analogies above, all I can say is that thank F.C.U.K. the same isn't true for Wagner, Mozart, Vivaldi, Bach, Chopin, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, and Handel.
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Old 22 Jun 2018, 19:21   #40
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Supposition, admittedly, from the MPI Talent Agency website, but their (as-yet-not-password-locked, though they claim to be) riders and equipment rental list suggest, unless of course the paperwork is just a sample or (of course) subject to change, the NLE on the first go-round will consist of Paul Crook, Steve Buslowe, Randy Flowers, Justin Avery, John Miceli, and Cian Coey.

(My guess, which again is only a guess and based on a document that is no doubt subject to change, is that Pat Thrall, Danny Miranda, Tom Brislin, and Lyssa Lynne are on call as "subs," and that David Luther's involvement is either still being worked out, or he's "in" on an as-needed basis.)

Aside from people who are mainly based in other countries not being involved in the revolving line-up for that obvious reason, it's odd, and perhaps telling, that some of the artists from Meat's two best-known eras (names like Alexander, Jacobs, Kulick -- either of them, Russo, or Sulton) are decidedly not present. (Possibly not on the table or even up for discussion? I'd hate to think things ended so badly that even a tour not directly involving Meat is out of reach, especially when said tour is touting itself on the "original" band and "original" sound, and these people worked with him for so long you'd think they have some clue what it is...)

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Old 23 Jun 2018, 23:40   #41
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I am keeping my mind open. I don't know how this will sell ticket-wise. But if it is going to be done I'd rather see something Meat has quality control over and top notch musicians who have played in the NLE than to see some fat guy with a bar band doing a "tribute" act. If Meat is involved I feel certain he will make sure it is worth a try, his role is why I am open to this.
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Old 24 Jun 2018, 00:13   #42
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Supposition, admittedly, from the MPI Talent Agency website, but their (as-yet-not-password-locked, though they claim to be) ...
Well, we know they're reading this forum. The files are now properly password-locked. Glad I learned what I could when I did!

While I still remember, some other things I learned: the name of Paul Crook's company was all over the legal disclaimers in the riders, so at least per the paperwork, Paul is definitely involved (maybe this was even his brainchild?).
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Old 24 Jun 2018, 00:40   #43
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Well, thinking of tribute acts like ~~~~~~~~~~, a fat, ignorant dork who actually hated Meat and went to the yellow press when Meat was not amused by bis behavior, this could be real fun.
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His voice isn't bad, lacks feeling but that could also be because the backing track sounds like something you would here at karaoke
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Well, we know they're reading this forum. The files are now properly password-locked. Glad I learned what I could when I did!

While I still remember, some other things I learned: the name of Paul Crook's company was all over the legal disclaimers in the riders, so at least per the paperwork, Paul is definitely involved (maybe this was even his brainchild?).
Well I mean, Paul's on the Forum...And others, so that's not surprising. PS. MetalLoaf, if you're listening: Thank you for putting this together. An awesome way to keep the NLE performing long term, keep your and Meat's vision and art alive as a living beast, and giving something meaningful to us fans. I can't wait to see your show.
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Old 26 Jun 2018, 21:52   #46
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I think this is a nice way to continue the Meat Loaf legacy outside of the musical which may not be some people's cup of tea but from a personal point of view I'm not sure if it's something I'd be in a rush to see. I imagine I'd always be thinking that there was something missing when compared to the original experience of hearing those songs, performed by Meat Loaf himself.
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Old 02 Jul 2018, 18:03   #47
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I was surprised to see a mention of the show in the press today (UK). It wasn't the best story, but it does at least spin some publicity I would hope (shame they took the announcement and reveal out of Meat's hands though).
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Old 02 Jul 2018, 19:04   #48
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I felt the Guardian article was better than The Sun- but thats not surprising. I have no idea if this is the best or worst idea, I'd admire him for doing something different, but there is an underlining sadness to it all.

https://www.theguardian.com/music/sh...-caleb-johnson
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Old 02 Jul 2018, 19:17   #49
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I personally rather have a "Meat Loaf presents The NOT Bat out of Hell Tour". Have Caleb sing everything from Meat's repertoire that wasn't on the Bat out of Hell albums and Meat tell stories about all those songs and recording sessions so I can learn and hear something new . and YES that then could include live renditions from the unheard good songs from Braver and the Dead Ringer album that were hardly performed ("I'll Kill you.." / "More than you deserve") and so much other stuff ("Surf's Up" / "Did I say That" etc...)
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Back out of hell tour?

I absolutely love that title!!

Very apt and very witty
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