Just put this on Facebook did not want to leave you guys out!!

[Fire Ball]

Question: Why is this your farewell tour?

Answer:
Getting very tired of traveling, been going for 40 years. At 65 you just don't recover from anything as fast , people pay hard earned money for shows and I want every night to be great for them it is very important to me. Airplanes are nothing but big germ machines. So now to tour we have to take more time off between shows and with all the governments all over the world wanting to Tax the S>>T out you . and all the costs going up ... Truth, I make 80% less on a tour than I did in the 90's. Getting money from Record Company's is like getting blood from a rock. Were are booking a few more US shows and may go to South Africa in 2014. but put a fork in me . Hoping we are doing a TV show with My Daughters and my Son in Law Scott Ian from Anthrax. Wow you got a lot.
PS. just UK Fan Club
Looks like we will be doing a Storytellers type show in Vegas Starting sept20th for 4 weeks, 4 shows a week 2 on Sat. .They are short only 85mins . Why? They are running 2 other acts during the same time . So 3 acts playing
the same room during the week . And going back the month of DEC. So there is some news you are the first to know about . The Deal is not done , it could fall apart... It is show Biz.

[KarlV]

Pleased to be first to say this is great news!

[LucyK!]

Wowzer!

Vegas in September for 4 weeks....Andy, have you seen what Meat's got us for our first anniversary?! Isn't he lovely! :))

Take good care of yourself

x

[The Flying Mouse]

Airplanes are nothing but big germ machines.

:twisted: Move to England then :mrgreen:

Vegas sounds like it could be a good thing for you Meat 8)
Good luck with your future plans, whatever direction they may take :up:

[jessrover]

Thanx for the update. Sooooo excited for the UK dates, I've got seats at Birmingham and in Manchester, were I managed to get 8 rows back, can't wait its going to be fantastic. :D

[DJLeen]

Question: Why is this your farewell tour?

Answer:
Getting very tired of traveling, been going for 40 years. At 65 you just don't recover from anything as fast , people pay hard earned money for shows and I want every night to be great for them it is very important to me. Airplanes are nothing but big germ machines. So now to tour we have to take more time off between shows and with all the governments all over the world wanting to Tax the S>>T out you . and all the costs going up ... Truth, I make 80% less on a tour than I did in the 90's. Getting money from Record Company's is like getting blood from a rock. Were are booking a few more US shows and may go to South Africa in 2014. but put a fork in me . Hoping we are doing a TV show with My Daughters and my Son in Law Scott Ian from Anthrax. Wow you got a lot.
PS. just UK Fan Club
Looks like we will be doing a Storytellers type show in Vegas Starting sept20th for 4 weeks, 4 shows a week 2 on Sat. .They are short only 85mins . Why? They are running 2 other acts during the same time . So 3 acts playing
the same room during the week . And going back the month of DEC. So there is some news you are the first to know about . The Deal is not done , it could fall apart... It is show Biz.

If one of the Vegas shows is on my birthday I might come over !!!!!

[Sebastian.]

The RAF has a base out in Vegas.... I know where I'm going to put in a request for! Shame I'll probably still be in basic/trade in September though if all goes wall! Bah!

[robgomm]

Sounds like you're gonna still have plenty to keep you busy :-)

[Monstro]

Wowzer!

Vegas in September for 4 weeks....Andy, have you seen what Meat's got us for our first anniversary?! Isn't he lovely! :))

Take good care of yourself

x

>>>>slaps an unconscious Andy, "Andy, ANDY!!!!!!, it's ok mate, I've hidden the credit cards and burnt her passport!!!"

[carole]

Question: Why is this your farewell tour?

Answer:
Getting very tired of traveling, been going for 40 years. At 65 you just don't recover from anything as fast , people pay hard earned money for shows and I want every night to be great for them it is very important to me. Airplanes are nothing but big germ machines. So now to tour we have to take more time off between shows and with all the governments all over the world wanting to Tax the S>>T out you . and all the costs going up ... Truth, I make 80% less on a tour than I did in the 90's. Getting money from Record Company's is like getting blood from a rock. Were are booking a few more US shows and may go to South Africa in 2014. but put a fork in me . Hoping we are doing a TV show with My Daughters and my Son in Law Scott Ian from Anthrax. Wow you got a lot.
PS. just UK Fan Club
Looks like we will be doing a Storytellers type show in Vegas Starting sept20th for 4 weeks, 4 shows a week 2 on Sat. .They are short only 85mins . Why? They are running 2 other acts during the same time . So 3 acts playing
the same room during the week . And going back the month of DEC. So there is some news you are the first to know about . The Deal is not done , it could fall apart... It is show Biz.

Thanks for letting us know Meat, sounds really great. If circumstances allow I would love to come to the US to catch some of your shows. :D Is there any chance you will bring your farewell tour to Australia? Would love to see you here for one last time.

Carole

[melon]

Thanks for letting us know Meat. Sounds like some exciting times ahead!

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[Michael Marxen]

Vegas Baby!

[Ollie241189]

Question: Why is this your farewell tour?

Answer:
Getting very tired of traveling, been going for 40 years. At 65 you just don't recover from anything as fast , people pay hard earned money for shows and I want every night to be great for them it is very important to me. Airplanes are nothing but big germ machines. So now to tour we have to take more time off between shows and with all the governments all over the world wanting to Tax the S>>T out you . and all the costs going up ... Truth, I make 80% less on a tour than I did in the 90's. Getting money from Record Company's is like getting blood from a rock. Were are booking a few more US shows and may go to South Africa in 2014. but put a fork in me . Hoping we are doing a TV show with My Daughters and my Son in Law Scott Ian from Anthrax. Wow you got a lot.
PS. just UK Fan Club
Looks like we will be doing a Storytellers type show in Vegas Starting sept20th for 4 weeks, 4 shows a week 2 on Sat. .They are short only 85mins . Why? They are running 2 other acts during the same time . So 3 acts playing
the same room during the week . And going back the month of DEC. So there is some news you are the first to know about . The Deal is not done , it could fall apart... It is show Biz.

I am very sorry to hear that this is DEFINITELY it, Meat!
If you DO do another Storytellers Tour, would you consider a select few dates in the UK so we dont miss out? I hope this isn't the VERY last time we'll see you in the UK. We love you lots over here!

All the best, Meat!

[Benny]

Storytellers show, wow! I'd LOVE to see that! Love the DVD

And can't wait to see you in London Meat... this show is gonna be EPIC.
:D

[Vickip]

Question: Why is this your farewell tour?

Answer:
Getting very tired of traveling, been going for 40 years. At 65 you just don't recover from anything as fast , people pay hard earned money for shows and I want every night to be great for them it is very important to me. Airplanes are nothing but big germ machines. So now to tour we have to take more time off between shows and with all the governments all over the world wanting to Tax the S>>T out you . and all the costs going up ... Truth, I make 80% less on a tour than I did in the 90's. Getting money from Record Company's is like getting blood from a rock. Were are booking a few more US shows and may go to South Africa in 2014. but put a fork in me . Hoping we are doing a TV show with My Daughters and my Son in Law Scott Ian from Anthrax. Wow you got a lot.


I'm sorry to hear that about the costs of touring Meat, and believe me, I understand completely what you mean about traveling :-) But thank you so much for bringing the tour to the USA ... I know it'll definitely be something exciting to look forward to, whenever it may be :D And the tv show sounds great too .. please keep us posted !


PS. just UK Fan Club
Looks like we will be doing a Storytellers type show in Vegas Starting sept20th for 4 weeks, 4 shows a week 2 on Sat. .They are short only 85mins . Why? They are running 2 other acts during the same time . So 3 acts playing
the same room during the week . And going back the month of DEC. So there is some news you are the first to know about . The Deal is not done , it could fall apart... It is show Biz.

Thank you :D At this point IMHO a time in Vegas would be the best thing for you. I truly hope that it all works out and I'll finally get to see a Storytellers type show live :D Thanks again for all of the updates !!!

[Vickip]

Vegas Baby!

:up:

[suzieq]

Question: Why is this your farewell tour?

Answer:
Getting very tired of traveling, been going for 40 years. At 65 you just don't recover from anything as fast , people pay hard earned money for shows and I want every night to be great for them it is very important to me. Airplanes are nothing but big germ machines. So now to tour we have to take more time off between shows and with all the governments all over the world wanting to Tax the S>>T out you . and all the costs going up ... Truth, I make 80% less on a tour than I did in the 90's. Getting money from Record Company's is like getting blood from a rock. Were are booking a few more US shows and may go to South Africa in 2014. but put a fork in me . Hoping we are doing a TV show with My Daughters and my Son in Law Scott Ian from Anthrax. Wow you got a lot.

Understandable...sounds like more cons than pros with costs et al. BUT that TV show sounds pretty cool.

PS. just UK Fan Club
Looks like we will be doing a Storytellers type show in Vegas Starting sept20th for 4 weeks, 4 shows a week 2 on Sat. .They are short only 85mins . Why? They are running 2 other acts during the same time . So 3 acts playing
the same room during the week . And going back the month of DEC. So there is some news you are the first to know about . The Deal is not done , it could fall apart... It is show Biz.

Boy I just got really excited then put it all in check after you said it could fall apart. SO, I can say thanks for the glimpse of what could be.

Will you let us know when all systems are go on that? (you know flights to be arranged yada, yada). ;-)

[Sebastian.]

If you DO do another Storytellers Tour, would you consider a select few dates in the UK so we dont miss out? I hope this isn't the VERY last time we'll see you in the UK. We love you lots over here!

All the best, Meat!

+1 Maybe a theatre like the Lowry in Salford? Be brilliant for a storytellers type show and you probably wouldn't get ripped off trying to put on a show, I've seen tickets to some shows as low as a few pounds!

[wolfy35]

Have we known that sooner or later Meat would call time on touring, To that the answer is yes because nobody can go on forever.

Does anyone here want Meat to do as he once said in an interview & die on stage? No

For me Meat has given me close to 35 years of his life & I have been fortunate to see him live more times than many would say is sane.

From the bottom of my heart I truly wish Meat a long & peacefull retirement, well as peacefull as it can be with grandchildren around, because touring or not Meat will always be part of my life & for that no words can ever express my gratitude.

[Elijah's way]

Question: Why is this your farewell tour?

Answer:
Getting very tired of traveling, been going for 40 years. At 65 you just don't recover from anything as fast , people pay hard earned money for shows and I want every night to be great for them it is very important to me. Airplanes are nothing but big germ machines. So now to tour we have to take more time off between shows and with all the governments all over the world wanting to Tax the S>>T out you . and all the costs going up ... Truth, I make 80% less on a tour than I did in the 90's. Getting money from Record Company's is like getting blood from a rock. Were are booking a few more US shows and may go to South Africa in 2014. but put a fork in me . Hoping we are doing a TV show with My Daughters and my Son in Law Scott Ian from Anthrax. Wow you got a lot.
PS. just UK Fan Club
Looks like we will be doing a Storytellers type show in Vegas Starting sept20th for 4 weeks, 4 shows a week 2 on Sat. .They are short only 85mins . Why? They are running 2 other acts during the same time . So 3 acts playing
the same room during the week . And going back the month of DEC. So there is some news you are the first to know about . The Deal is not done , it could fall apart... It is show Biz.

What kind of tv show is it gonna be? And are you still working on the new album? Can't wait to see you back in the US sir!!!

[Vickip]

What kind of tv show is it gonna be? And are you still working on the new album? Can't wait to see you back in the US sir!!!

I was wondering exactly the same thing :D And don't forget about the Christmas CD as well :D

[melon]

Hope I can see this tv show if it eventuates

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[Yevonda]

Meat, you need to do what is right for you and your family. Your fans are always going to be around. If you do the shows in Vegas then great the fans will be there to see you. If the deal falls apart then it wasn't meant to be. I can't imagine what it would be like to put on a show like you do and have to travel and live out of a hotel at my age of 31 let alone doing it at 65.

I think you need to take some time off and just enjoy being a husband, a father, and a grandfather!

[anotherday]

You need to do what is best for you and your family. You've given us so much over the YEARS. I HOPE you have another show close to me. As my first was the BEST show I've ever seen. Please try and come back around here one last time and make this Old person happy!

[tonyloaf]

Meat was there any more info regarding coming back for a second leg in the U.K? i know you wrote about it as a maybe? but was just woundering if any more info on this?

[wizardofodd]

Would LOVE it if Meat did a few gigs in a theatre in London- Just book it out for a couple of weeks (Apollo is Shaffesbury avenue is a popular one for these types of shows), comedians and others do it a lot. Storytellers like show. No touring just the same place. I am pretty confident people would travel to see this - I mean if I could afford to do Vegas I would.

[Kev]

Looks like we will be doing a Storytellers type show in Vegas Starting sept20th for 4 weeks, 4 shows a week 2 on Sat. .They are short only 85mins . Why? They are running 2 other acts during the same time . So 3 acts playing
the same room during the week . And going back the month of DEC. So there is some news you are the first to know about . The Deal is not done , it could fall apart... It is show Biz.

Oh gutted... we return from Vegas on the 16th... :(

Saying that, knowing Vegas it would be $200 to see!

We just missed Meat when we got Engaged in Dublin in 2010 and gonna just miss Meat again in Vegas on our Honeymoon!

[Adje]

in Vegas on our Honeymoon!

Honeymoon in Vegas. That almost sounds like a bad movie... Oh wait... :D

[Kev]

Honeymoon in Vegas. That almost sounds like a bad movie... Oh wait... :D

We like Vegas! loads to see and do!

[Dave]

Looks like we will be doing a Storytellers type show in Vegas Starting sept20th for 4 weeks, 4 shows a week 2 on Sat.

Okay gang...wonder if Vegas has been properly cleansed from the chaos of when Meat Loaf fans invaded the town for the We Will Rock You show?

[Vickip]

Okay gang...wonder if Vegas has been properly cleansed from the chaos of when Meat Loaf fans invaded the town for the We Will Rock You show?

:shock: :-P

[carole]

Hope I can see this tv show if it eventuates

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Yeah, whatever the show is, lets hope it will air on Aussie TV.

Carole

[AndyK]

Okay gang...wonder if Vegas has been properly cleansed from the chaos of when Meat Loaf fans invaded the town for the We Will Rock You show?

Not a hope ... you know that what happens there,stays there ;-)

[carole]

Not a hope ... you know that what happens there,stays there ;-)

Not any more it don't, just ask Prince Harry. With cameras & videos on phones these days, nothing stays in Vegas or anywhere else for that matter!!!!!!

Carole

[Dave]

Not a hope ... you know that what happens there,stays there ;-)

Baahaahaa.... "if only"

[wolfy35]

Not a hope ... you know that what happens there,stays there ;-)

If that's true why did meat tell us that he saw Elvis there?

[Renegade Angel]

Sorry if this question has been asked/answered before but does this mean that Meat won't be recording any more? I've really enjoyed the last few albums so was hoping to hear a few more. Im sorry to hear that it sounds like these will be the final few shows, im hoping to get to one of the shows on this tour (funds permitting) but got a feeling i'll miss out :-(

question for fireball: Would you ever consider doing a fan club only show? a small club/theatre acoustic show where only fan club member attend?

[LucyK!]

question for fireball: Would you ever consider doing a fan club only show? a small club/theatre acoustic show where only fan club member attend?

Although I would gladly lose a limb in exchange for that show going ahead, there's no way to prove who's a fanclub member any more. Years back when it was a paid club everyone had proof of membership but with it just being the forums now I don't suppose there'd be any way of doing anything "fanclub only" again.

All that said Mr Loaf, if you want to go ahead and do that show anyway I'm sure we can find a way to make it work :)) :up:

[tonyloaf]

Sorry if this question has been asked/answered before but does this mean that Meat won't be recording any more? I've really enjoyed the last few albums so was hoping to hear a few more. Im sorry to hear that it sounds like these will be the final few shows, im hoping to get to one of the shows on this tour (funds permitting) but got a feeling i'll miss out :-(

question for fireball: Would you ever consider doing a fan club only show? a small club/theatre acoustic show where only fan club member attend?

i belive Meat said he is stopping the big world tours but carry on recording :)

[Renegade Angel]

there's no way to prove who's a fanclub member any more. Years back when it was a paid club everyone had proof of membership but with it just being the forums now I don't suppose there'd be any way of doing anything "fanclub only" again. :up:

What about a lottery type thing where meat picks a number of members at random or only members who have been registered the longest?

[Renegade Angel]

i belive Meat said he is stopping the big world tours but carry on recording :)

Thats great news, I think he has a few decent albums left in him.

[LucyK!]

... or only members who have been registered the longest?

As a member of MLUKFC for 15 years I'm up for that :lol:

Actually it'd be pretty do-able to have a guest list with fanclub issued tickets etc...you say the word Meat and I'll get on with it! :up:

[Dave]

What about a lottery type thing where meat picks a number of members at random or only members who have been registered the longest?

As member #4 of this forum....I like that idea :-)

[chairboys]

or only members who have been registered the longest?

I trust this is cumulative from old fan club memberships, otherwise I could be on the subs bench.

[LucyK!]

This is so far out of left field I wouldn't even worry about it!

[chairboys]

This is so far out of left field I wouldn't even worry about it!

I'll chip it back into the right field. There we are. Now, we were saying....

[meat_loaf]

As a member of MLUKFC for 15 years I'm up for that :lol:

Actually it'd be pretty do-able to have a guest list with fanclub issued tickets etc...you say the word Meat and I'll get on with it! :up:


But its clear that those that have been a member of the fan club the longest have met Meat Loaf more than others, I'm not dissing anyone and will go for what every Mr Loaf decides but I think its only fair to let those that haven't had the chance to meet him get the chance too or a close enough experience of been in his presence.

[Sebastian.]

This isn't actually happening.... People do realise, right?

[Battybarb]

As a member of MLUKFC for 15 years I'm up for that :lol:

Actually it'd be pretty do-able to have a guest list with fanclub issued tickets etc...you say the word Meat and I'll get on with it! :up:

agree with you there Lucy lol

[Battybarb]

I am just looking forward to the concerts and wish Meat all the best and fingers crossed for any more and hopefully much much more

[Cherry.Loaf]

As a member of MLUKFC for 15 years I'm up for that :lol:

Actually it'd be pretty do-able to have a guest list with fanclub issued tickets etc...you say the word Meat and I'll get on with it! :up:

How much would it cost to get my name on the list? ;)

[LucyK!]

How much would it cost to get my name on the list? ;)

Two tickets to Vegas :))


I am just looking forward to the concerts and wish Meat all the best and fingers crossed for any more and hopefully much much more

It's just going to be brilliant, can't wait to get on the road!!!

[S.]

Storytellers was Brilliant last time, very funny.
And I get to go back to Vegas,:D
Thank You, Meat.
Love
Susan
X

[AndyK]

While we're taking slices of the pie in the sky, I think it should be based upon number of posts :))

Seriously, if Meat were to offer something exclusive to mlukfc members I'm sure Rainer and I could come up with a satisfactory solution.

[Sebastian.]

Seriously, if Meat were to offer something exclusive to mlukfc members I'm sure Rainer and I could come up with a satisfactory solution.

Fight to the death?

[LucyK!]

While we're taking slices of the pie in the sky, I think it should be based upon number of posts :))


May I point out that that is NOT an invite to spam the place with crap! It's not real!!!

[Adje]

Ok hold on hold on everybody. It's obvious that registered people who got married during September (Meat's month of birth) get picked first. Equal chances for everybody else as they go by lotery.

[LucyK!]

Just....yes, a hundred times yes! :lol:

[Ollie241189]

Or maybe a select few from the UK chosen for each day?

If the show doesn't get brought over to the UK, so we dont ALL miss out, I think a select few should get chosen for each date. Maybe 10 people per show? Just an idea.

[suzieq]

So tonight on Facebook.....Meat talks about Vegas again. Looks like plans might be firming up. {sidebar: July touring = US dates I'd imagine}.

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Meat Loaf: I haven't been here ,I am never home, Been home since Oct 15th . Had knee replacement surgery the19th . Went out to see my set yesterday (for the tour) until then only left the house twice to go to the Dr. we rehearse then go to europe. Then in June doing aTV show , July back on Tour . Then do a sit down show in Vegas for a while. Show Biz . People are never home , always working.
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[LucyK!]

Has Facebook changed something because none of this is appearing on my newsfeed!

[JennaG]

Has Facebook changed something because none of this is appearing on my newsfeed!

Meat's been replying to some of the comments posted lately which could be why his posts don't appear on people's newsfeeds.

[LucyK!]

I'm not getting anything Meat-related at all on mine! Must be something I said :lol:

[melon]

I'm not getting anything Meat-related at all on mine! Must be something I said :lol:

It's a setting, you need to go to his page, click on the * lookin thing and select get notifications

[Vickip]

Right you are Mel. I get a notification when Meat replies to something on his page :-) I love how he's been posting so much on there lately :D

[melon]

Oh no, hover over the bit where it say's that you have liked them, then a drop down box appears, click on get notifications ;)

The other option I was talking about was to add them to your interest list.... go on, you may as well do that one too ;)