RE NO MORE SHOWS

[Kathy]

Sherrie and Heli - I've had WTTN playing in my car for a couple weeks now! Boy, that's a GOOD one, isn't it?!!!
-Kathy

[Heli]

Originally Posted by Kathy

Sherrie and Heli - I've had WTTN playing in my car for a couple weeks now! Boy, that's a GOOD one, isn't it?!!!
-Kathy

I think its great!! Just like a story!! Although no matter how hard I try i cant seem to understand when the rubber meets the road properly!! I know what some of it is on about but i'm a bit hasy on the meaning!! It's one of my fave tracks on it tho!!!

[Michael Marxen]

I think it is appropiate to quote some reviews from this tour:

"Rock Star Meat Loaf carried fans away"
"Meat Loaf kicked ass in Color Line Arena"
"Rock`n`Roll Dreams came true for two hours"
(Headlines and Bottom Line, Hamburger Morgenpost, 3.11.03)

"Papa is putting everything in place: Meat Loaf celebrated Rock and Roll"
"Spectacular is not the right word. This is perfect, shrill and insane"
"The show is ridiculous, reactionary and absolutely fantastic."
(Frankfurter Rundschau, 29.10.03)

"134 kg of power. Meat Loaf gave a great performance in the Color Line Arena" (Bild Zeitung, 3.11.03)

"A heavyweight by every means"
"Not just big - tremendous"
"Even the audience in the back of the venue was enthraled to standing ovations" (Hamburger Abendblatt, 3.11.03)

I remember equally over-the-top reviews for other German shows (i.e. Halle and Oberhausen), cannot find them anymore.

May I add my two cents:
What attracted me to see multiple Meat Loaf concerts is that each song is different every night. The extensions of songs, the changes in his voice... It is reall live art happening that moment, something I never experienced other than with Meat.

Michael

[mariella]

I will not try to quote you, Michael...make such a mess of it most of the time.

Just saw your last line 'it is real life art, happening that moment, something I never experienced other than with Meat'...thank you for putting into words how I feel also!

xxx

Mariella

[georgy7856]

Hi Meat just a short note to say if you got to have a rest ,you have to do it ,you know your own mind and body ,you have to listen to them telling you to rest up, lifes to short to take risks with your health {mind or body}take time out to be with family and friends, :) enjoy life, ..... do not listen to what people say about your music etc, people who criticise often have nothing else to say ,, and cant really say anything good about anybody, and most likely dont have anything going for them,and most likely dont even like themselves very much,so they have to use words to stress out other people, they will never ever have what you have. Love and kisses Georgette xxxxx

[angel eyes]

Dearest Meat

So sad that some people make you feel this way. You must decide whatever is right for you and those that surround you. I have never ever come away from one of your concerts disappointed. I have come away on a high for days and then depressed that I could not afford to go to another one!!!

May I thank you for all that you have given (which is way more than 100%).

I deeply hope that I will see you again in the future, but if not I will treasure Sheffield forever.

God bless

Love

Angelxxx

[rachelba]

I'm sure deep down, no matter how disappointed, the majority of your fans will respect any decision you make. HOWEVER, you have just spent a long year in bad health and with a very heavy tour schedule so I'm sure this has influenced you into this desicion. I'm sure the perfomer in you will miss the shows after a while. Take your time, recover, do theatre and films (in the UK PLEASE!) but don't ever stop rocking. Do the occasional concert, not a tour but sected venues, you know you can sell the tickets. Remember we will support you in whatever you do.

Racehl

[Loafy Meats]

Meat - I am finding it very hard to think of the right words here, but I really wish you would stop being so hard on yourself. It really upsets me to think that you are feeling so bad. I can't even begin to express my gratitude for what you have given me in my life. At every different stage, you have been there for me, through the music that you made. almost as if you knew what was going on. From being on this site, I have realised that is is not just me, there's a whole army of us!! One man can do all this - can bring so much to everyone else..... - I know I couldn't do what you do.

We all respect you, if you feel no more shows then we will support you in that decision. Plus sometimes you probably need to think more about what is best for you, it's your life too.

xx

[Chloe Steinman.]

U Cant Go! Oh PLZ dont go ridn' of into the sunset- or well at least take me
It aint right and it aint fair!

I've only just been introduced to ur music and let me say it Rocks!
You dont wanna make me cry do you? I'm 17 yrs old and finally found a part of me in your works of musical art and now your sayin' ur off!
you taught me to catch my dreams and make them real- i'm now a published poet and a manager of a tricky tribute band- The Hounds of hell- rm yep that would be a school tribute band to you the one and only god of Rock & Roll!

Dreams are hard to find when a life as rough as mine ( and yes i know others have had or are having worse lives.) i've always wanted to meet you ( since i've been introduced to your music.) i've always wanted to meet the man behind the voice.

And now you say your leaving!

I do respect your decision to leave the music scene
i mean i cant do anything to stop you realy can i?

but after a while please come back to the uk do a few one off gigs when you feel well and more rested.
[I LOVE YOU Meatloaf you color=red]rock![/color]

Do as you will if it makes you happy!
But Just dont stop Rockin'!
Luv ya
Chloe Steinman.

[Alice]

Dear ML, I'm writing to you from Russia.

Please don't leave the music scene. Please continue playing concerts. We still didn't see you here, in Moscow! Please don't be depressed by all this rubbish which some people write in the forum.

I know you wanted to be closer with your fans by writing to this site but as you know not all people good. It's sad but it is so. Some people just can't be happy if they don't spoil someone's day. Please take all this more calm - they are NOT your fans. All your fans love your albums and songs and concerts, some more some less but they love them all.

Please don't make it your last tour.

best wishes,
Alisa

[bikerchick]

Meat
The thought of you in tears after you have bared your soul and put so much of yourself into a concert breaks my heart. I respect your decision to stop touring--your health, both mental and physical, must always come first and we, as your fans, know it. It is my hope that after you have time to rest, recover, and spend time with your family, that you will reconsider your decision, but you know better than I what is right for you, and I encourage you to take the course whatever it may be. Please don't leave the forum, I for one, like hearing from you...though this has been about the only post of yours I've seen. Thank you for your music and your films, they mean so much to me and everyone else here. I've said my piece now.
God bless you, I love you, and Thank You, Thank You, Thank You
...the bikerchick

[wildcatlick]

I'm pretty sure that after some well earned rest Meat won't be able to resist doing more shows, it's in his blood. When Bat 3 rockets to the top of the charts and he's got his confidence back I think he'll do a few dates at selected venues. Meat is an amazing performer who gives so much to his fans (so much he makes himself ill) and I just think he needs to look after himself for a while instead of putting other people first. I know he'll never ever stop rockin' cos it's part of who he is, I just hope he takes care of himself.

Wish I could give him a great big hug!

Cat
x x

[Woman of Steel]

Meat
I am so sorry that some people have taken the joy out of touring for you. I respect your decision to stop touring--this has obviously been a rough patch for you, and you know when it's time to take a break. As for the people posting negative comments: YOU ROCK!!!!, and everyone here knows it, though they may not choose to acknowledge it. Some people aren't happy if they aren't bringing someone down. I'm heartbroken that I"ll never be able to see you live...someone got to my tickets before I did. But you have done a bang up job this your, so you'll be going out with a bang.
Love always and forever,
WOS

[Diane]

Meat, it really hurts to know you have decided to hang up your mic, especially at a time when I've felt you've been at the very top of your art. I was so lucky to see multiple, sensational shows on the European leg of the "Last" tour, both in Germany and the UK, and was blown away by each and every one. You are an entertainer barr none and there will be a great void in mine and thousands of others lives without your spectacular concerts to look forward to. You've coloured my life with the thrill and excitement of your performances for many years and the concert stage will be a very much poorer place without your unique and outstanding talent.

Words are inadequete to express the immeasurable pleasure your music and performances have brought to my life and I thank you from the very bottom of my heart. I will never stop hoping upon hope that after an extended break, which you so obviously need, you will reconsider your decision but whatever you decide to do I will always remain a devoted fan.

The thought of you depressed and in tears after some shows because you didn't think they were good enough is unbearable. I wish you weren't so hard on yourself. You give more of yourself on stage than anyone I have ever seen and you have never let me down. Ultimately though your health and happiness is of paramount importance and you must do whatever is right for you, no matter how bitter the pill is for us to swallow.

Diane

[badger]

Meat,

Just a quickie.

I know it must be tough to do this, but yu have to do what you feel is right. If it is making you ill, or you are not happy, then don't do it. If, in a few years, you feel like doing a couple of shows, do a couple of shows. if not, don't do any more.

You have given so much, it is time you do what YOU want and need to do.

Good luck with Bat II :)

Matt

badger

[Caz]

Oh Meat, what can I say that hasn't already been said

Take time to consider your decision once you have rested completely. As someone else said, perhaps smaller gigs, or one big gig a month. Don't give up man, it took me years to see you this time, and it just breaks my heart to think I may never see you live again.

[Diane]

Have split some messages to: http://www.mlukfc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3447
As R. already requested - keep this thread clean from any discussions, as this topic doesn't need it.

[airhead]

Dear meat

Thank you for all those songs and jan 22 (I was there). You did a wonderful job, and i came home buzzing like you wouldn't belive.

I understand and respect your desicion. We all do. You've bent over backwards for us fans and we appreciate it. Thank you thank you thank you. And if it's the last ever, then do whats best for you and your family.

love you

airhead xo

[Cpl Mickey]

Meat. What more is there to say. I know that what ever decision you make we will stand by it. it broke my heart to think of you crying over your shows not being good enough. I was there at wembley 22nd Jan and you rocked that place, I am surprised the roof was still on it the amount of cheering, clapping etc that was going on in there. You are the best and never forget it. I love anything you do and think there is nothing more exhilarating that listening to you sing live, it blows me away. I will be praying for you. Take care and spend time with your loved ones. But remember we will always LOVE YOU.

[madonna123968848]

Just want you well and happy Meat .. nothing else....

But, hey, ya don't really think we are gonna let ya leave us forever do ya??

Sam, xx

[Craig]

End Of An Era.

Greatest Rock Singer Of All Time hangs up his spurs.

We have the memories and the live performances committed to CD and video that will be around forever.

Thanks, Meat.


Craig

[Heli]

Originally Posted by Craig

End Of An Era.


Craig

I can't believe it, but your right!!!
Why does it hurt so much!!

[needmoremeat]

This is basically what I've just said to my friend on this topic:
"It is very sad about him not doing any more shows:"( He'll be missed terribly from the stage, and I bet he'll miss the stage, too. I thought I'd be really emotional at the concert, but I wasn't, I wasn't upset. You see what I mean when I say that those concerts aren't the time to feel sad, but rather for wanting to smile and laugh with joy and disbelief that you're in the presence of a true rock legend. You want to have the courage to run up, give him a hug, and tell him how much he and everything he does means to you, and thank him for that. You don't want the night to be marred by tears, but to make the most of the experience while the chance to do so is still there, and enjoy every last second of it all. You just wish that the night could last forever, and when it ends you realise it's over, it's done, and if you're like me you'll never be able to see another concert again in your life, unless he does come back for one final performance, because nothing will be able to top what you have just seen, and if there is something that could top it, do you really want to see it? I know I won't. This is the main thing I didn't want to have to face: the knowledge that when I'm still young I'll have to accept that I may never see another concert again! Not just Meat, but everyone else in the business. I knew all along, even before I first saw him live, that after I'd seen him I wouldn't want to see or be able to face another concert unless it was another of his, or I'd be criticising and comparing to Meat, and I'd just want to get away from there, get home, and listen to my CDs and look through my photographs, and forget that I'd been to a (...) concert at all. At sixteen I'll have been to my last concert, my first being in 2002 in Liverpool, second last December, and last one in January, all three of them Meat, and I'll have no regrets about it being my last one. All three of them were exceptional to everything else that will have set foot on that stage, even though I haven't seen any other artist perform, I know this is the case. There never has been and there never will be another artist with such power, devotion, passion, and stage presence as Meat. I take great pleasure in being a huge fan of his, and I know I was privileged to have had the honour of seeing him on stage three times in as many years, this year's especially for being able to be so close to him, something I never imagined would or could happen, something I thought was beyond my status to be allowed to do, even though I know it's not like that at all. Even though I know I haven't got anything else as big as a concert where I'm four rows from the front to look forward to anymore, there are other things, some only a bit smaller, like Bat 3, and some a lot smaller and simpler, for example using up the rest of my camera film so I can get my sledging photographs from yesterday developed; so I'm going to soldier on with life, dull and boring as it may be after Bat 3 is released. Hang on, what am I saying?! I still love to listen to the two Bats, looking forward to my free periods when I can listen to them in the common room, taking me away from there to somewhere exciting, so I suppose if I've got three Bats to look forward to listening to, at least I'll have something to look forward to!:)"

Of course I understand completely his decision given what he's been through this past year, and I accept it on the surface, but I know that later on I'll be wishing I could have seen it all again, there'll always be something niggling away at me. I'm not trying to sway his decision, this is NOT a suicide note!!!! I'm just expressing my thoughts on the subject, and if there's an oscar for longest post on this forum, I think it belongs to me!

PS Speaking of Oscars, congrats to LOTR It did what is very hard to do
today: It made me happy first thing on a Monday morning

[AndyNI]

Two words:

Crumbs,

[YOFFIE]

Meat,

To read of you being so upset is heartbreaking - - for years you have been the music we have cried, laughed and been carried away by.

You have been there for us and I think from the outpouring of love on this site for you it is very obvious that the vast majority of us want to be there for you - even if it is at a great distance over the ether of the internet.

Have a well earned rest , you deserve it for all the joy you have given us all.

I think we all wish we could just give you a great big hug .

Love
Kim