Aspen Miller

Fat Bat · 29 May 2007, 09:09

Hi Folks

I've never posted on here and to be honest, i only joined in order to get a look at the set list before the Glasgow gig. However, i've really enjoyed reading everyone's reviews of the tour and seeing the photos.

Do you folks go to all the gigs on the UK tour? I think some of you must as it seems to be the same people posting for some of the gigs.

Anyway, i thought the Glasgow gig was amazing. Saw Meat twice before and thought he was excellent the first time (Greatest Hits tour) and poor the second (just after his health scare). This time he was incredible though! Very powerful and it was great to hear Objects in the Rearview Mirror live. Highlight had to Blind as a Bat, absolutely fantastic!

I was really disappointed when i heard that Patti Russo wasn't touring with him this time and even more so when i found out that it was some young lass who was a singer at Disneyland or something! I WAS WRONG. I think Aspen Miller is incredible. OK, she's no Patti, but it does seem to freshen up the whole show in my opinion.

Add to that the fact that she is gorgeous and i think Meat is on to a winner with Aspen! I just wanted to start a thread which showed some appreciation of Aspen.

That is all i guess.......

Benny · 29 May 2007, 09:32

Hi fat bat! Welcome aboard

Aspen is great! They do work well together.

**Ankie** · 29 May 2007, 12:50

Moved to Lost boys and Golden Girls thread.

Heli · 29 May 2007, 13:35

Thing with Aspen is, is that she's not just anyone....the torch was pretty much passed down from Patti Russo to here...

...And Brian May approves, so she's more than welcome to the Neverland Express, in my opinion! She's a fantastic actress and an amazing singer!

She's no Patti, but she's fab, I think! :)

JanT · 29 May 2007, 15:57

For a liddle thing she has a mighty powerfull voice. Pocket dynamite I'd say.

MissAsh · 30 May 2007, 00:35

I agree with all of the above, I had a few doubts until about 30 seconds into her beginning to sing at the Glasgow gig, completely blew me away. She's fantastic.

Mick Loaf · 30 May 2007, 00:51

I also think she's awesome!

Jayd · 30 May 2007, 11:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mick Loaf

I also think she's awesome!

I think she is awesome too.....and sexy.

SteinLoaf · 30 May 2007, 17:35

I met Aspen in Manchester and she's a very very nice lady. Patti Russo was most definately a giant part of Meat Loaf's musical life for a long while. However times move on, faces change, and with new faces beings a breath of fresh air!

I really admire Patti Russo (she was always very pleasant to talk with) for her talent. But, as the history of the Neverland Express dictates, Patti was one of a number of leading ladies.

That role, playing next to Meat, demands some kinda presence! Aspen has, with her predecessors, risen to it and admirably - not in the shoes of anyone else, but as herself. I have nothing but admiration and respect for any talent that can put themselves next to one of Rock's most bombastic Artists and pull off one heck of a performance with it.

Good Luck Aspen - Welcome to Music History!

Heli · 30 May 2007, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteinLoaf

I met Aspen in Manchester and she's a very very nice lady. Patti Russo was most definately a giant part of Meat Loaf's musical life for a long while. However times move on, faces change, and with new faces beings a breath of fresh air!

I really admire Patti Russo (she was always very pleasant to talk with) for her talent. But, as the history of the Neverland Express dictates, Patti was one of a number of leading ladies.

That role, playing next to Meat, demands some kinda presence! Aspen has, with her predecessors, risen to it and admirably - not in the shoes of anyone else, but as herself. I have nothing but admiration and respect for any talent that can put themselves next to one of Rock's most bombastic Artists and pull off one heck of a performance with it.

Good Luck Aspen - Welcome to Music History!

What he said...

the loose monster · 01 Jun 2007, 17:43

Totally agree with SteinLoaf

Deffinatly hope to see her in the band if they tour next year.
I too was a bit sketchy about her before i first saw her live but having seen her with Meat twice now, at RAH and Sheffield I am certain she is a good asset to the Neverland Express.

Keep Rockin'!

Cpl Mickey · 01 Jun 2007, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteinLoaf

I met Aspen in Manchester and she's a very very nice lady. Patti Russo was most definately a giant part of Meat Loaf's musical life for a long while. However times move on, faces change, and with new faces beings a breath of fresh air!

I really admire Patti Russo (she was always very pleasant to talk with) for her talent. But, as the history of the Neverland Express dictates, Patti was one of a number of leading ladies.

That role, playing next to Meat, demands some kinda presence! Aspen has, with her predecessors, risen to it and admirably - not in the shoes of anyone else, but as herself. I have nothing but admiration and respect for any talent that can put themselves next to one of Rock's most bombastic Artists and pull off one heck of a performance with it.

Good Luck Aspen - Welcome to Music History!

I third what he said. She has a really powerful voice.

rick · 02 Jun 2007, 02:02

And a cute butt !!!!

**Monstro** · 02 Jun 2007, 02:35

Please dont reproduce....just enjoy

MeatGrl1 · 02 Jun 2007, 04:48

Michael that's stunning :) !

**Monstro** · 02 Jun 2007, 04:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeatGrl1

Michael that's stunning :) !

Is that an awesome photo or what??????????????

MeatGrl1 · 02 Jun 2007, 05:06

Yes dear

!

MissAsh · 02 Jun 2007, 20:40

stupid light got in the way but... (click for full view)

AndrewG · 03 Jun 2007, 02:58

Totally disagree. Especially on the comment about Patti. I think if you take Meat's musical career she should be classed as much more than a "leading lady" in the Neverland Express.

Patti was one of a kind in my opinion. Indeed Meat has had and now has other leading ladies in his band but none have and probably will ever come close to how Patti's stage presence / acting and vocal abilities helped Meat during his shows. She is funny / warm / interesting etc etc. Pretty much all other leading ladies in Meat's band lack exactly that in my opinion.
I find there is a real sense of "over-acting" by pretty much all other female co-singers Meat has worked with. It just isn't the same.

I'm really not impressed by the leading ladies Meat has in his band now (ironically while his musicians are actually fantastic)
For example the way Aspen sings the line: "sooner or later you will be screwing arouuuuunndd" in AFL is just plain awful to my ears plus Raven's lack of convincing acting has really taken away any meaning of the song when I now see/hear it live.
Don't want to ramble on but I have to add that Marion Raven's britney spears-esque voice is not quite suited to Meat's music and why she has been plugged so much by the record company to be on Bat 3 and this tour is something that I think beggers belief (espeically when you consider the two other co-singers on Bat 3 are in a completely different league). Instead they should have backed Patti imo.

rick · 11 Jun 2007, 12:33

Having finally got round to sorting through over 200 photo's
this is for all who are suffering withdrawl symptoms from ASPEN lol

emma811981 · 28 Jun 2007, 15:19

I think Aspen is fantastic saw the concert in shefield this year and they work together well plus seen loads on vids on youtube she seems to get some rather negative comments but i think shes ace

wolfy35 · 29 Jun 2007, 12:26

I must admit to being a little torn over my opinion of Aspen. I agree that she has a fantastic voice and an immense stage presence but I also agree with AndrewG's comment about the way she sings the screwing around line from AFL does really spoil the whole song for me.

Think in short IMHO Aspen is as good as any of the other lead female vocalists that have ever been with Meat but.....

Patti was never to me just a lead female vocal she was and still is the ONLY female singer that rose above being a supporting voice and reached the level of being Meats equal. They worked so well together both in the way they moved around each other on stage and the way their voices complimented each other it was just so special it should not been allowed to end.

Tim · 29 Jun 2007, 20:26

love the pics of her!! she is very cute!!

The Evolution · 08 Sep 2007, 15:41

I have to admit that I was totally wrong about Aspen Miller is previous posts. She is an amazing talent and wonderful to watch. Please keep up the good work. C

angel eyes · 13 Sep 2007, 04:05

Can I be really stupid here (or in other words just my normal self) and ask if anyone knows why Patti left?

Although I think Aspen has a good voice, for me she doesn't yet have the stage presence of Patti or the rapport with Meat that Patti had. This of course may come in time.

Has Patti left for good or does she just have other work committments?

Love
Angel xxxx

29 May 2007, 09:09	#1
Fat Bat Rookie Join Date: 14.05.2007 Posts: 1	Aspen Miller Hi Folks I've never posted on here and to be honest, i only joined in order to get a look at the set list before the Glasgow gig. However, i've really enjoyed reading everyone's reviews of the tour and seeing the photos. Do you folks go to all the gigs on the UK tour? I think some of you must as it seems to be the same people posting for some of the gigs. Anyway, i thought the Glasgow gig was amazing. Saw Meat twice before and thought he was excellent the first time (Greatest Hits tour) and poor the second (just after his health scare). This time he was incredible though! Very powerful and it was great to hear Objects in the Rearview Mirror live. Highlight had to Blind as a Bat, absolutely fantastic! I was really disappointed when i heard that Patti Russo wasn't touring with him this time and even more so when i found out that it was some young lass who was a singer at Disneyland or something! I WAS WRONG. I think Aspen Miller is incredible. OK, she's no Patti, but it does seem to freshen up the whole show in my opinion. Add to that the fact that she is gorgeous and i think Meat is on to a winner with Aspen! I just wanted to start a thread which showed some appreciation of Aspen. That is all i guess.......

03 Jun 2007, 02:58	#19
AndrewG I hope your salmon sucks! Join Date: 18.01.2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 7,077	Totally disagree. Especially on the comment about Patti. I think if you take Meat's musical career she should be classed as much more than a "leading lady" in the Neverland Express. Patti was one of a kind in my opinion. Indeed Meat has had and now has other leading ladies in his band but none have and probably will ever come close to how Patti's stage presence / acting and vocal abilities helped Meat during his shows. She is funny / warm / interesting etc etc. Pretty much all other leading ladies in Meat's band lack exactly that in my opinion. I find there is a real sense of "over-acting" by pretty much all other female co-singers Meat has worked with. It just isn't the same. I'm really not impressed by the leading ladies Meat has in his band now (ironically while his musicians are actually fantastic) For example the way Aspen sings the line: "sooner or later you will be screwing arouuuuunndd" in AFL is just plain awful to my ears plus Raven's lack of convincing acting has really taken away any meaning of the song when I now see/hear it live. Don't want to ramble on but I have to add that Marion Raven's britney spears-esque voice is not quite suited to Meat's music and why she has been plugged so much by the record company to be on Bat 3 and this tour is something that I think beggers belief (espeically when you consider the two other co-singers on Bat 3 are in a completely different league). Instead they should have backed Patti imo. Last edited by AndrewG; 03 Jun 2007 at 03:12.

29 May 2007, 09:32	#2
Benny Massive Loafer Join Date: 07.09.2005 Location: Posts: 3,084	Hi fat bat! Welcome aboard Aspen is great! They do work well together.

29 May 2007, 12:50	#3
Ankie Office manager Join Date: 25.04.2002 Posts: 1,883	Moved to Lost boys and Golden Girls thread.

29 May 2007, 13:35	#4
Heli Daddy's little internet junkie Join Date: 29.01.2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 4,596	Thing with Aspen is, is that she's not just anyone....the torch was pretty much passed down from Patti Russo to here... ...And Brian May approves, so she's more than welcome to the Neverland Express, in my opinion! She's a fantastic actress and an amazing singer! She's no Patti, but she's fab, I think! :)

29 May 2007, 15:57	#5
JanT Mega Loafer Join Date: 22.06.2006 Location: Blackpool Posts: 2,232	For a liddle thing she has a mighty powerfull voice. Pocket dynamite I'd say.

30 May 2007, 00:35	#6
MissAsh Super Loafer Join Date: 14.02.2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 743	I agree with all of the above, I had a few doubts until about 30 seconds into her beginning to sing at the Glasgow gig, completely blew me away. She's fantastic.

30 May 2007, 00:51	#7
Mick Loaf Thread Killer Join Date: 10.11.2005 Location: Livingston Posts: 1,140	I also think she's awesome!

30 May 2007, 17:35	#9
SteinLoaf Korg Powered! Join Date: 18.11.2004 Location: Way back into Hell Posts: 230	I met Aspen in Manchester and she's a very very nice lady. Patti Russo was most definately a giant part of Meat Loaf's musical life for a long while. However times move on, faces change, and with new faces beings a breath of fresh air! I really admire Patti Russo (she was always very pleasant to talk with) for her talent. But, as the history of the Neverland Express dictates, Patti was one of a number of leading ladies. That role, playing next to Meat, demands some kinda presence! Aspen has, with her predecessors, risen to it and admirably - not in the shoes of anyone else, but as herself. I have nothing but admiration and respect for any talent that can put themselves next to one of Rock's most bombastic Artists and pull off one heck of a performance with it. Good Luck Aspen - Welcome to Music History!

01 Jun 2007, 17:43	#11
the loose monster Rookie Join Date: 19.10.2006 Location: Grim old Grimsby Posts: 3	Totally agree with SteinLoaf Deffinatly hope to see her in the band if they tour next year. I too was a bit sketchy about her before i first saw her live but having seen her with Meat twice now, at RAH and Sheffield I am certain she is a good asset to the Neverland Express. Keep Rockin'!

02 Jun 2007, 02:02	#13
rick badass bus driver Join Date: 11.11.2003 Location: what do you mean no bloody ticket grandma Posts: 485	And a cute butt !!!!

02 Jun 2007, 02:35	#14
Monstro Promoted to Wario's spellchecker Join Date: 17.09.2005 Location: London Posts: 12,945	Please dont reproduce....just enjoy

02 Jun 2007, 04:48	#15
MeatGrl1 No Day But Today Join Date: 29.05.2006 Location: Sitting on the steps outside looking so restless and reckless and lost! Posts: 9,089	Michael that's stunning :) !

02 Jun 2007, 05:06	#17
MeatGrl1 No Day But Today Join Date: 29.05.2006 Location: Sitting on the steps outside looking so restless and reckless and lost! Posts: 9,089	Yes dear !

02 Jun 2007, 20:40	#18
MissAsh Super Loafer Join Date: 14.02.2005 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 743	stupid light got in the way but... (click for full view)

11 Jun 2007, 12:33	#20
rick badass bus driver Join Date: 11.11.2003 Location: what do you mean no bloody ticket grandma Posts: 485	Having finally got round to sorting through over 200 photo's this is for all who are suffering withdrawl symptoms from ASPEN lol

28 Jun 2007, 15:19	#21
emma811981 Loafer Join Date: 02.06.2007 Location: Mirfield, West Yorkshire Posts: 89	I think Aspen is fantastic saw the concert in shefield this year and they work together well plus seen loads on vids on youtube she seems to get some rather negative comments but i think shes ace

29 Jun 2007, 12:26	#22
wolfy35 Dangerous on a full moon Join Date: 14.03.2007 Location: Standing on the outside, Looking in on you Posts: 751	I must admit to being a little torn over my opinion of Aspen. I agree that she has a fantastic voice and an immense stage presence but I also agree with AndrewG's comment about the way she sings the screwing around line from AFL does really spoil the whole song for me. Think in short IMHO Aspen is as good as any of the other lead female vocalists that have ever been with Meat but..... Patti was never to me just a lead female vocal she was and still is the ONLY female singer that rose above being a supporting voice and reached the level of being Meats equal. They worked so well together both in the way they moved around each other on stage and the way their voices complimented each other it was just so special it should not been allowed to end.

29 Jun 2007, 20:26	#23
Tim The Butcher Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Westervoort, The Netherlands Posts: 10,321	love the pics of her!! she is very cute!!

08 Sep 2007, 15:41	#24
The Evolution Rookie Join Date: 18.09.2006 Location: Bishopton, Scotland Posts: 19	I have to admit that I was totally wrong about Aspen Miller is previous posts. She is an amazing talent and wonderful to watch. Please keep up the good work. C

13 Sep 2007, 04:05	#25
angel eyes Senior Loafer Join Date: 18.11.2003 Location: North East Posts: 183	Can I be really stupid here (or in other words just my normal self) and ask if anyone knows why Patti left? Although I think Aspen has a good voice, for me she doesn't yet have the stage presence of Patti or the rapport with Meat that Patti had. This of course may come in time. Has Patti left for good or does she just have other work committments? Love Angel xxxx