Patti no longer with the NLE

[renegadeangel]

Originally Posted by mtaylor315

Could someone PM me or something with what she actually said on FB? I don't have Patti on Facebook. I presume it came from her personal page.

Very sad to hear this, I love Patti x

Now everyone knows. In the end it is Meat's decision and guess what. people have left the band over the years and that's how it is,
Remember, this is Meat's band and not a group. He can do whatever he feels necessary as he is the boss.
Very pointless to go on about the reasons why. Not our business. And now the show must go on.

[Meat Loaf_fan]

Originally Posted by renegadeangel

... And now the show must go on.

Yes, indeed ... but as I said - I feel ...



PS. I think that Meat will try do his best even in the present situation.

[Evil One]

There has to be more going on that currently we are unaware. You don't just sack your best ever female vocalist for no reason. Perhaps Patti was making unreasonable demands? Perhaps she had issues with Meat's management? Perhaps Meat is just being a ~~~~~~~? Until more facts are revealed I'll keep an open mind.

I do hope there is not a witch hunt against the new ladies though like there was against Aspen. It's not their fault that they are not Patti. I've seen some videos of yesterday's show and they weren't bad. One of them was clearly shitting herself but then it's their first show so that's to be expected.

And for the record I don't think Aspen was that bad either. It wasn't her fault Patti left. It wasn't her fault Meat was old, ill, pissed off and uninterested.

Variety is not a bad thing.

Anyway, who are these new ladies? Where have they come from? Do they have names?

[CarylB]

Originally Posted by Evil One

There has to be more going on that currently we are unaware .....

I do hope there is not a witch hunt against the new ladies though like there was against Aspen. It's not their fault that they are not Patti ..

And for the record I don't think Aspen was that bad either. It wasn't her fault Patti left...

Agree with all of this .. and keeping an open mind !

[Butcher King]

Now everyone knows. In the end it is Meat's decision and guess what. people have left the band over the years and that's how it is,
Remember, this is Meat's band and not a group. He can do whatever he feels necessary as he is the boss.
Very pointless to go on about the reasons why. Not our business. And now the show must go on.[/QUOTE]


WOW! I will miss Patti.

[Butcher King]

Originally Posted by Evil One

There has to be more going on that currently we are unaware. You don't just sack your best ever female vocalist for no reason. Perhaps Patti was making unreasonable demands? Perhaps she had issues with Meat's management? Perhaps Meat is just being a ~~~~~~~? Until more facts are revealed I'll keep an open mind.

I do hope there is not a witch hunt against the new ladies though like there was against Aspen. It's not their fault that they are not Patti. I've seen some videos of yesterday's show and they weren't bad. One of them was clearly shitting herself but then it's their first show so that's to be expected.

And for the record I don't think Aspen was that bad either. It wasn't her fault Patti left. It wasn't her fault Meat was old, ill, pissed off and uninterested.

Variety is not a bad thing.

Anyway, who are these new ladies? Where have they come from? Do they have names?

I absolutely believe in mixing things up but I wasn't a fan of Aspen. Can't wait to see what Vegas will bring!

[Dave]

When I go to a Meat Loaf show, I personally spend just as much time watching the others on stage as I do Meat Loaf himself. The entire package of what is being presented on stage is of paramount importance. I remember watching the life of the show being sucked up by Renee Cologne. I did not physically attend shows, but from what I saw on television and product that was officially released, I did not enjoy what Aspen Miller brought to the table. That said, IMHO there has never been a more perfect foil who brought unique dynamic tension and professionalism to the stage with Meat Loaf than the stellar talents of Ms. Patti Russo. I will fully admit to going to see Meat Loaf to see Patti on stage just as much as seeing the big guy himself. This does not make me any more or less of a fan of his work than someone who attends shows just to watch Meat Loaf and nothing else - it doesn't.

Thank you to Patti Russo for all of the years. I will miss your beautiful presence on stage with Meat Loaf, but I know there are other opportunities around the corner for you. One Door Opens.... You will be missed lovely lady, you will be missed.

[wolfy35]

I am shocked because for me Patti is without a shadow of a doubt the best female vocal that has ever worked with Meat, she is the only one that has been a match for Meat vocally and in stage presence. I really can not understand why Meat would ever consider not having the person he once termed as his rock on stage with him.

[Monstro]

Please leave facebook status's etc in facebook.

[MarkS]

So many aspects of this situation will probably never be known. All that we as fans can really do is wish all involved the best in their endeavors and look forward to what the future holds.

Best of luck to Patti, you will be missed.

Roll on Vegas

[CarylB]

Originally Posted by MarkS

So many aspects of this situation will probably never be known. All that we as fans can really do is wish all involved the best in their endeavors and look forward to what the future holds.

Best of luck to Patti, you will be missed.

Roll on Vegas

I agree with all of that Mark :)

[Breeze]

I feel sad that Patti is leaving. She and Meat look so beautiful together doing all the duets . I thought they were amazing together.
Of course it is Meat's decision but I buy the albums etc and can say I'm said if I am.

from HCTB, "..... there would be no me without you ...."

could someone put a link to patti's facebook ? all I can find is the wiki page.

[CarylB]

Search on Facebook :)

[Evil One]

Am I alone in thinking 'Patti's Termination' isn't the best title for this thread? On the plus side Wario correctly used an apostrophe.

[duke knooby]

Originally Posted by Evil One

Am I alone in thinking 'Patti's Termination' isn't the best title for this thread? On the plus side Wario correctly used an apostrophe.

nope!!

[Tina.K.]

Every story has two sides and no one can judge or have an opinion without knowing both sides. So I won't judge or give an opinion, it just wouldn't be fair, it wouldn't be right.

The only thing I think is strange is the way of communication about this (or should I say the lack of communication). It wasn't mentioned at all and it just came out of blue, but maybe there's even a reason for that.

Anyway, I've been thinking about it whole day now...
I love Patti, she's the best singer Meat's ever had and she's a very nice lady too.
I've only bought the live albums if Patti's on it and no other female singers instead of her (except of course before she entered TNE) She's that important to me being a Meat fan.

[nikox1]

Well after looking at what patti posted on Facebook, I can see why people want to talk about it. It's a shock and she has been a huge part of the neverland express for years and years. Now of course people should show respect when they post something etc etc,, it's obviously a raw talking point at the moment. But I think people can express their views 100%,, and I am shocked at the news, it's come as a surprise to say the least. Now I don't know the full story just like the rest if you on here, but I'm a fan of meats music and from what I have seen and heard from him over the years hd comes across as a nice person etc etc,, patti the same. But she posted what she did on her very own Facebook, so to me and anybody else who seen it? - she was fired I think? Sad but true,, my world will not end and life goes on for sure, but I will say this = me being a fan of a musician , is exactly that. I'm a fan if he's music, I'm a fan of some if he's movies etc etc,, I don't know him personally, infact I don't think anybody does on here? If he makes decisions outside of he's music or acting I don't really care, he has he's private life and as do I, so I don't care what he does outside of music and acting, of course I wish him good health etc etc,, but I do agree with some people's posts, some of the arse kissing and Staunt defending of meat is not needed ( not on this subject anyway ). People are just surprised by the news and want to air their views

[Sue K]

Imo ... Meat doesn't owe any explanation ... Patti was the one who put personal business out on social media... so... imo ... it's on her to explain ... ... said with all respect ... I've always liked the persona of Patti she allows the world to see... and enjoyed immensely her interaction with Meat on stage ...

[nikox1]

Originally Posted by Sue K

Imo ... Meat doesn't owe any explanation ... Patti was the one who put personal business out on social media... so... imo ... it's on her to explain ... ... said with all respect ... I've always liked the persona of Patti she allows the world to see... and enjoyed immensely her interaction with Meat on stage ...

I agree, If meat does not want to explain? I don't mind, patti put it up true. Then again she maybe feels she has every right? Etc etc,,,, now all I'm waiting for is the new music

[Sue K]

Originally Posted by nikox1

now all I'm waiting for is the new music

I'm all for that !!! ... ...

[AndrewG]

Originally Posted by Sue K

Imo ... Meat doesn't owe any explanation ... Patti was the one who put personal business out on social media... so... imo ... it's on her to explain

That makes no sense.

You are saying if someone gets fired from a job then it is always up to that person to explain? That's just crazy.

Personal business? She is not performing on stage, for everyone to see. It's hardly personal to inform us why she is not there. She could be dead, sick on holiday or indeed fired from the band. This is exactly what she told us.

[Breeze]

ML certainly does not have to explain to us why he terminated Patti, but I would think he would . After all, we are his loyal fans. I would think he would offer something to us.

[wolfy35]

Originally Posted by nikox1

I agree, If meat does not want to explain? I don't mind, patti put it up true. Then again she maybe feels she has every right? Etc etc,,,, now all I'm waiting for is the new music

Maybe the reason Patti posted it the way she did & when she did was as a pre emptive strike to stop her facebook page being flooded by people asking her why she was not on stage with Meat.

If her or Meat want to say why it happened they will when the time is right.

[Yevonda]

I am not sure why Patti is no longer with the band. I do not think it is my place to even give a suggestion as to why Meat and Patti parted ways.

The only opinion I feel I can give is that I do not believe this decision was made lightly, or hastily, for that matter. It does not make sense on a business level that (whomever makes the decision to hire and fire band members) would fire someone who is such an integral part of the team on a whim. I am sure many hours went into this decision.


With that being said, I respect Patti and Meat's privacy.
If either of them feel the need to say anything publically they will.

I welcome the newest editions to the band and I am excited to hear them sing in Vegas. I am sure this can't be easy for either of the women. To come into a new band and only have a couple of days rehearsal time before doing their first shows and then go into a 6 week stay in Vegas. They have big shoes to fill and I think we owe it to both women to show nothing but support, respect and excitement!

[Vickip]

Originally Posted by Yevonda

I am not sure why Patti is no longer with the band. I do not think it is my place to even give a suggestion as to why Meat and Patti parted ways.

The only opinion I feel I can give is that I do not believe this decision was made lightly, or hastily, for that matter. It does not make sense on a business level that (whomever makes the decision to hire and fire band members) would fire someone who is such an integral part of the team on a whim. I am sure many hours went into this decision.


With that being said, I respect Patti and Meat's privacy.
If either of them feel the need to say anything publically they will.

I welcome the newest editions to the band and I am excited to hear them sing in Vegas. I am sure this can't be easy for either of the women. To come into a new band and only have a couple of days rehearsal time before doing their first shows and then go into a 6 week stay in Vegas. They have big shoes to fill and I think we owe it to both women to show nothing but support, respect and excitement!