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A question for you all and perhaps Meat,
Do you have any stories about hecklers at a Meat Loaf Concert?
If by "hecklers" you mean people shouting negative things at the stage, then no.
I've heard people make less than pleasant comments to each other (each to their own) but I've never experienced heckling at a Meat show, ever.
There have been a few occasions when I've heard a loud drunken voice shout something from the rear of the arena when Meat's been in chat mode. Often I haven't heard what it was, and I can't recall any at the moment, but Meat's always picked up on it, put them smartly in their place, and had the whole audience laughing ;)
My favourite response wasn't to a heckler (and I agree with Lucy, heckling as such is rare; it's usually some idiot wanting attention), but to a woman who was invited to speak into the microphone at a Storytellers show. She went into a long rambling story about her friend ringing her up and saying he had tickets for Meat Loaf if she wanted to go .. and that she had thought he meant the food, and said why would anyone want to buy a ticket to eat a meat loaf?
Quick as a flash he replied .. "Oh honey . you wouldn't ever need to pay to eat Meat Loaf!!" and was on to the next question :lol:
Julie in the rv mirror
24 Jun 2013, 00:50
I agree with Lucy, heckling as such is rare; it's usually some idiot wanting attention
I hate it when people will wait for a quiet moment during a show, and then yell stuff out- they're basically screaming, "Look at me!" :?
That, or they're more involved with taking pictures of each other (and themselves) than they are in watching the show. :roll:
Sebastian.
24 Jun 2013, 00:53
I've heard a recording from Sheffield when someone shouted something inchoherant out before Objects in '07. Meat put them in their place.
Talk to Andy and his experience at Keubworth in 1985.....
I've heard a recording from Sheffield when someone shouted something inchoherant out before Objects in '07. Meat put them in their place.
Oh yes thats a fantastic one. My personal fav 2007 show!
"And you got the ~~~~ing haircut to match" XDDDDD
Oh yes thats a fantastic one. My personal fav 2007 show!
"And you got the ~~~~ing haircut to match" XDDDDD
I really shouldnt have known that right off the spot.... :facepalm:
misterfive
24 Jun 2013, 02:50
I remember Northbay Ontario for Mad Mad World Tour. I spent 1000 dollars to get there and a few clams for tickets. I never got my money back for them cause of the even coordinators jerking me around. Quite a few people got really pissed off at Meat Loaf cause the coordinators blamed him for not showing up.
They kind of spelled it out, I recall people bringing up the AFL final, saying he was a fat son of a bitch, and was just a lazy money hound. That was supposed to be my first Meat Loaf concert, well it wasn't. I still haven't been able to see him live. On the whole I have to say people were just heckling the concert that never happened. Blame was put on Meat people were upset, some didn't get their money back and soon people just gave up and went home. Or stayed for the joke of a festival. I am was thinking bate and switch all the way home on the train.
If I hadn't gone then I'd probably had enough money to see him in London but I didn't and that is what sucks.
Ollie241189
24 Jun 2013, 11:12
I really shouldnt have known that right off the spot.... :facepalm:
Dont worry Chris, I've heard it and that bit stands out for me too! So when I read through this thread that was the exact part that went through my mind!
lorenzoduke
24 Jun 2013, 17:32
At the Amsterdam show in 2006 some drunk woman shouted out 'Yes he will' during the 'sooner or later you'll be screwing around' bit at the end of IDAFL. Meat said something to the effect that if she couldn't keep a man that was her problem. I don't blame him either, I'd have probably said worse.
Yevonda
27 Jun 2013, 21:47
I haven't been to a show where there were hecklers but what about people who talk the entire concert? I can't count the number of shows I have been too and the people next to me talked the entire time. Why would someone pay money just to chat and hangout, go to a bar 'pub' to do that. Don't do it at a concert.
That is the one thing that bugs me the most. The people who wait until it is quite and yell out "I love you" or yell out a particular song request doesn't bother me.
Tina.K.
27 Jun 2013, 22:49
I haven't been to a show where there were hecklers but what about people who talk the entire concert? I can't count the number of shows I have been too and the people next to me talked the entire time. Why would someone pay money just to chat and hangout, go to a bar 'pub' to do that. Don't do it at a concert
I absolutely agree! And I never heard people talking to any concert of Meat in Germany or Holland. But they did in Manchester last month. Behind me there were some teenagers on their day out or something and they were talking all the time during the songs. I wanted to rip their heads off!!! And scream to them, to shut the f*ck up, we are here at a concert! But I didn't do that because you'll never know what will happen then. So I chose the safe option. I looked mad at them and sang all Meat songs very loudly so that I could focus myself on the concert.
Julie in the rv mirror
28 Jun 2013, 03:43
Is it me, or were concerts louder in the old days (now I see I'm dating myself :oops: :lol: )? Because I can't remember being able to carry on a conversation with someone even if you wanted to.
Or, maybe it's just because I used to go see metal bands? :mrgreen:
Yevonda
28 Jun 2013, 05:24
I am not sure if concerts use to be louder. I see it as the opposite but I think that is because I have been going to shows since I was 10 and I go to several a year. I am now 32 so I think my hearing is shot... ;) It could also be that you were going to Metal shows... :-)
I think people use to have more respect for their fellow fans as well as for the performer in the old days. That could be why you didn't see much of it going on.
At Meat's last Pittsburgh Concert, after he passed out, he sang the line, "I would do anything for love" and someone behind me shouted, "Just don't die!" It was a little rude, but we were all a little concerned for his health!
Evil Ernie
28 Jun 2013, 06:58
"Oh honey . you wouldn't ever need to pay to eat Meat Loaf!!" and was on to the next question :lol:
One thing that really struck me about me when I first saw him was how smutty he talks. He had/has a really filthy mouth.
It was kind of shocking watching 'Paradise' and him talking to Patti how much of a slut she was, how much he hated her and than he said 'take that ~~~~ing wig off!" and ripped off Patti's blonde wig.
I know that it was all in character, but still something new for a 12 year old.
If you want to see how to handle hecklers, look up some Axl Rose videos.
One thing that really struck me about me when I first saw him was how smutty he talks. He had/has a really filthy mouth.
I don't agree at all. He puts on a rock and roll show designed for adults, and restricts himself to basically one expletive, in pretty common use amongst adults .. and one which frankly I've heard many kids of 12 use in the playground.
The response I recounted and which you quoted isn't "smutty" at all in my view. It's a clever and fast double entendre, aimed at an adult audience, and if you understand it you're old enough to hear it.
If you want to hear something aimed at 12 year olds, look up some Justin Bieber videos ;)
Evil Ernie
28 Jun 2013, 10:56
I don't agree at all. He puts on a rock and roll show designed for adults, and restricts himself to basically one expletive, in pretty common use amongst adults .. and one which frankly I've heard many kids of 12 use in the playground.
The response I recounted and which you quoted isn't "smutty" at all in my view. It's a clever and fast double entendre, aimed at an adult audience, and if you understand it you're old enough to hear it.
If you want to hear something aimed at 12 year olds, look up some Justin Bieber videos ;)
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You're right. ML is a Saint. He's never said anything smutty at all and the lyrics to his songs have no sexual undertones. He also never says anything sexual onstage or in interviews.
In fact I'm surprised that he hasn't been invited onto Sesame Street.
TheDoode
28 Jun 2013, 11:06
I don't agree at all. He puts on a rock and roll show designed for adults, and restricts himself to basically one expletive, in pretty common use amongst adults .. and one which frankly I've heard many kids of 12 use in the playground.
The response I recounted and which you quoted isn't "smutty" at all in my view. It's a clever and fast double entendre, aimed at an adult audience, and if you understand it you're old enough to hear it.
If you want to hear something aimed at 12 year olds, look up some Justin Bieber videos ;)
So this is fine, but Masculine isn't because it's "misogynistic" (which it isn't, but that's my view). :roll:
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You're right. ML is a Saint. He's never said anything smutty at all and the lyrics to his songs have no sexual undertones. He also never says anything sexual onstage or in interviews.
In fact I'm surprised that he hasn't been invited onto Sesame Street.
I didn't say or imply Meat was a saint. You referred to him having a "filthy mouth". I disagree, which I believe I am entitled to do. The lyrics of the songs were written by Steinman and others, but they are not smutty either in my view. And as far as Meat's shows are concerned, he tends to avoid delivering songs that are so overtly sexual that they might cause offence .. eg California Isn't Big Enough
So this is fine, but Masculine isn't because it's "misogynistic" (which it isn't, but that's my view). :roll:
Roll your eyes all you want. I was responding to a comment about Meat on stage having "a filthy mouth", as no doubt you're perfectly well aware. I have never suggested the lyrics to Masculine are smutty, or filthy .. simply that I do not care for them for the reason I stated to explain why I didn't care for the song. To infer that I should not like oranges if I don't care for apples seems a non sequitor in my view.
I remember a concert in Birmingham many years ago when Meat was talking between songs and some guy shouted 'aww shut up and sing a song'. Meat just looked at him, started singing and cut the gig short.
Just shows how some idiots can spoil it for everyone else!!
duke knooby
28 Jun 2013, 13:41
Is it me, or were concerts louder in the old days (now I see I'm dating myself :oops: :lol: )? Because I can't remember being able to carry on a conversation with someone even if you wanted to.
Or, maybe it's just because I used to go see metal bands? :mrgreen:
Yes! Used to be much louder!!!
Yes! Used to be much louder!!!
I don't know ... they still seem pretty loud to me :shock: I'm getting so old ... LOL !!
If anything it sounds louder now .. but that's probably because way back I used to be way back :lol: Mind you, my touring legacy is a faint but ever-present tinnitus, which probably means it's even louder than I hear ;)
Back to topic .. the response I've heard most often from Meat to drunken heckles from way back in the arena is "I can't hear a thing you're saying .. have no idea what you're shouting .. " and then continues with business ;)
TheDoode
28 Jun 2013, 17:03
Roll your eyes all you want. I was responding to a comment about Meat on stage having "a filthy mouth", as no doubt you're perfectly well aware. I have never suggested the lyrics to Masculine are smutty, or filthy .. simply that I do not care for them for the reason I stated to explain why I didn't care for the song. To infer that I should not like oranges if I don't care for apples seems a non sequitor in my view.
Ernie said "It was kind of shocking watching 'Paradise' and him talking to Patti how much of a slut she was, how much he hated her and than he said 'take that ~~~~ing wig off!" and ripped off Patti's blonde wig."
You felt the need to defend the above in a 'no big deal' kind of way. My natural reaction to that was this -- :roll: -- considering how negative you were over your own (arguably mis)understanding of themes of misogyny in Masculine.
So for that, you get this: :roll: but also this: :-P , too.
Ernie said "One thing that really struck me about me when I first saw him was how smutty he talks. He had/has a really filthy mouth." I replied to that.
But whatever you need to be satisfied
chairboys
28 Jun 2013, 19:54
My wife has accompanied me to Meat's shows since the turn of the millenium. After the gig at Birmingham this year her very first comment was "he didn't swear once, tonight".
Read into it what you like!!
Evil One
28 Jun 2013, 21:06
Meat has always swore, but he did seem to go through a phase of ~~~~ing swearing like a ~~~~ing mother~~~~er for a couple of years. :twisted:
Meat has always swore, but he did seem to go through a phase of ~~~~ing swearing like a ~~~~ing mother~~~~er for a couple of years. :twisted:
#Storytellers
Julie in the rv mirror
29 Jun 2013, 01:07
Yes! Used to be much louder!!!
I don't know ... they still seem pretty loud to me :shock: I'm getting so old ... LOL !!
If it's too loud, you're too old. ;)
They are still pretty loud, but it seems to me they used to be louder. I remember having to scream to be heard over the music; now, not only can I hear the person next to me relatively easily, I can hear other people's conversations as well. :?
Although, I go to see different kinds of bands now. ;)
I know for a fact Van Halen did some damage.
Evil Ernie
29 Jun 2013, 06:31
Meat has always swore, but he did seem to go through a phase of ~~~~ing swearing like a ~~~~ing mother~~~~er for a couple of years. :twisted:
I'm gonna assume that my first ML experience was part of that.
For the record I thought it was badass. I didn't think that you were allowed to use that type of language on stage.
Evil Ernie
29 Jun 2013, 06:34
I remember a concert in Birmingham many years ago when Meat was talking between songs and some guy shouted 'aww shut up and sing a song'. Meat just looked at him, started singing and cut the gig short.
Just shows how some idiots can spoil it for everyone else!!
That's some Axl Rose shit right there.
TheDoode
29 Jun 2013, 10:39
Ernie said "One thing that really struck me about me when I first saw him was how smutty he talks. He had/has a really filthy mouth." I replied to that.
But whatever you need to be satisfied
Has nothing to do with me being 'satisfied', just saying it as it is.
There are few things that pi$$ me off more than people talking at shows. It's disrespectful to the artist, disrespecful to those around you who are trying to listen, and frankly if you want to talk through the songs please stay at home and talk along to your CDs!
Newcastle 2010 was a prime example...we were front row on the aisle seats and behind us were a group who'd been allowed to leave their seats and stand in the aisle. They'd been on the wine and were clearly exicited to have upgraded their spot in the arena for free! Meat starts Two Out Of Three and this woman starts screaming "oohh this is my song! I love this song! He's doing my song". Meat FINISHES Two Out Of Three and she's still screaming it!! If it's your song then shut the **** up and listen to it! ARGH!!!
There are few things that pi$$ me off more than people talking at shows. It's disrespectful to the artist, disrespecful to those around you who are trying to listen, and frankly if you want to talk through the songs please stay at home and talk along to your CDs!
Newcastle 2010 was a prime example...we were front row on the aisle seats and behind us were a group who'd been allowed to leave their seats and stand in the aisle. They'd been on the wine and were clearly exicited to have upgraded their spot in the arena for free! Meat starts Two Out Of Three and this woman starts screaming "oohh this is my song! I love this song! He's doing my song". Meat FINISHES Two Out Of Three and she's still screaming it!! If it's your song then shut the **** up and listen to it! ARGH!!!
Meat should've been like "Gurl shut yo mouth" then snap his fingers with a jive hip movement.
lorenzoduke
30 Jun 2013, 15:43
Meat has always swore, but he did seem to go through a phase of ~~~~ing swearing like a ~~~~ing mother~~~~er for a couple of years. :twisted:
I remember the Bat 2 and Neighborhood shows I saw being heavy on profanity. They were also riotously funny and entertaining - swearing can make something funnier and I've no time for the kind of prudish mentality that says otherwise in regards to an adult rock n' roll show. I just saw it all as part of Meat's big, blustering subtle-as-a-sledgehammer personality.
I guess the last time I heard him swear on stage was 2006. I hadn't really noticed him dropping it, but there does seem to have been a conscious effort to tone it down. Has Meat commented on it at all?
Of course the Last At Bat shows were more sentimental and focused on emotion so it's entirely fitting that he'd not swear there.
Of course the Last At Bat shows were more sentimental and focused on emotion so it's entirely fitting that he'd not swear there.
I agree. Act 2 was the album, pure and simple, so Paradise was delivered as it was recorded. Act 1 was delivered with no addressing the audience, and during Act 2 what Meat did say was devoted to grateful thanks to us for following him for so many years, and for those who were so integrally bound with his success
Butcher King
30 Jun 2013, 21:59
One thing that really struck me about me when I first saw him was how smutty he talks. He had/has a really filthy mouth.
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I admit enjoying Meat's on stage potty mouth but then again I also enjoy cursing myself at times. Maybe it was my strict upbringing that has influenced it.
I understand what you're saying. I also felt the same way at my first Meat show but after 5 minutes of it I was all in! Fun times!:D:D:D
Bubbles
01 Jul 2013, 15:08
subtle-as-a-sledgehammer personality.
nice one, tehe :lol:
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