RE NO MORE SHOWS

[Fire Ball]

Posted this on another site so I brought here as well.
NO MORE SHOWS!!!!!

Sorry but , Riding off into the Sunset. Sometimes you just know when to hang them up. I have been sick so much this year. And felt that some of the shows suffered because of this, yes there were really good ones but I just get to upset when I believe I let the fans down and I don't ever want to do that. I can't let it go or just pass it off the way some artists, bands do, OH well had a bad night , so what it's just one!!! well I remember them all and they hurt , the feeling that someone did not get the show they wanted or the show they were hoping to see, hurts. I have spent to many after shows hours this year in tears very depressed about A show. I have also sung in the last 2 years some of my best shows. Still people write "oh he didn't sound like he did on the record in "78"" The Truth be known I never sounded like the record in 78, all tracks were sped up and the phrasing was put together in such a slick way I could never sound like the record and I never did or have I been able too, people just assume!!!!., In 81 couldn't sing at all, everything was put together one word at a time., Bad Attitude much better not as slick and much closer to my sound. "Couldn't have said it better ", but that didn't sell 16million just 1 . if you listen to the live vocals and the album vocals they are almost the same. Most of the vocals on CHSIB were done in an hour or 2 which is fast for any singer in the studio that is truly how I sound or should on any given night. That is why the Bat3 vocals and mixing is being done by Peter Morken who Produced CHSIB Hope that answered a few Questions.

Thanks
Meat
j

[MEAT LOAF TRIBUTE]

Meat,
Please reconsider your decision, the shows i saw this year were awesome, you still cut it live, we are only human your bound to have like many performers the odd off night, but the 4 shows i saw this year the vocals were awesome, and thats the truth!! you know me i say it as i see it and believe me you still cut it , this is a very sad day
love Dean

[JulesB]

Please Meat, go home and think this through after this leg of the tour. There are a very small minority that have said you don't sound like your CD's. The true fans know better. I know you are tired and have had a rough tour, but please take some time off and regroup before you hang up the spurs.

Good luck with your Fanstasy league thing, way to go!

Jules

[Gina]

I so agree with Jules. Please Meat.. take some time and reconsider. Of course we don't expect you to do massive 100 + date World Tours. But.. many of us fans would love to still see you do some shows on occasion. Don't let a few spoil it for the whole bunch. I've been lucky to see you 4 times in the US and left amazed each time! I don't go to concerts wanting to hear songs the way they sound on cd. I appreciate the live aspect with improv and you bring it every night you're on stage!! However, if it is your final decision, I respect it as I respect you as a person and an artist.... I'd like to say THANK YOU for the memories and great music. Please take care and my best wishes to you always.

Lots Of Love,
~Gina

[Vickip]

Meat,

I'm truly sorry ... and I feel bad, not for myself, but for you.
I know how much you used to enjoy touring, and it breaks my heart to see how certain individuals can take this away from you.

Yes, I hope, given time and a well earned rest, you change your mind.
Or maybe this is the best decision ... only you know for sure. You've always put the needs of your fans first .. which is something that I truly admire ... but now it's time for you to put us aside (temporarily) and concentrate on your own well-being.

You've never let me down. Over the last two years, I've seen 9 amazing shows (7 during the Fun Tour and 2 during the first leg of this tour in the United States). The memories of those evenings will always stay with me .. and from the bottom of my heart, I say thank you very much ... thank you.

The bottom line is you have to do what's best for you. And rest assured that your loving and supportive fans will always be there for you, not matter what you decide.

Take care,
Vicki

[LostSoul]

Meat,
you should be enjoying the last leg of the tour instead of torturing yourself with future tours, Bat III or even so called unsatisfied 'fans'!
Whatever will be your decision at the convenient period, we will accept it and respect it.

But first, think about these thousand people you make happy because they attend, more than a show, an unforgettable human experience...

Thank you for all the amazing shows you've given us and for being (and remaining) such a special person.
Have fun in Oz and take the rest you deserve after that.


Patricia

[Di]

Going to chime in here after Jules as well...

Meat,

You are tired. It has been a long and hard year. This is not the time to make any permanent decisions, and things will look very different after you get home and rest for a while. You are being entirely too hard on yourself, and the next time you go out on tour perhaps it should be taken into account what did not work well in this one, and where improvements could be made in the future to aid you to feel more at ease. Life is a continuing journey, and not a chapter that suddenly ends. If you are looking for support you have it.... I know of few artists who have a following such as this one anywhere. Take your time before making decisions and posting please.... there is nothing pushing you to make this the very minute that it all ends.

I hope there is someone close to you to give you a hug, and to perhaps hide your laptop for a few days....

Take care of yourself and feel better.

Much love,
Di

[CarylB]

Meat, you've always sounded great to me, and always will. So sorry the joy's gone out of it for you .. I truly hope it will return. You always have been, and will always be the best. May your star not flicker but burn brightly and not falter. I can't get out of my mind how you looked when you first came back after your heart op .. you were so full of the joy of performing .. I pray it returns. I'll always be there for you ...somewhere .... from the bottom of my heart to your beautiful soul .. thank you very, very much .. I love you.

[sherrie87]

I certainly can't improve on what others have said so well here, so all I will say is enjoy your well deserved rest in a few weeks. Rest, recouperate, refresh, recharge and get well- that is more important than anything else. If you do choose to eventually do more shows, I will be there ready to rock and overjoyed to see you again. (Heres an idea- wanna meet me at Legends Field in Tampa and take in a few late March Yankees spring training games when you return from the land down under? Theres no better balm for a tired soul than baseball and sunshine! )

with much love and respect,
Sherrie

[Em]

I guess you know what’s best for yourself Meat
I am so glad I got to see a few of your shows on this tour and feel very sad that I will not experience that magic again.
Can’t help hoping that after a long rest you will reconsider this decision
Take care Meat

[Sue K]

to think of you crying after the shows.. breaks my heart... to hear you sounding so hurt ... breaks my heart... to think that i will never again get to see my wonderful you on stage ... me in the audience.. breaks my heart...

to think that i should find this out on the last half hour of my birthday.. breaks my heart...

always know..

i love you ... i thank you... that i wish the powers that be to bless you always.... and that you should get well...and stay that way....

biiiig cyber hug....

yours loyally... and always....

tink.. the broken-hearted... XO

[MichaelHarrison]

I do not post here often, due to the personal attacks and in fighting. However, I do keep up with whats going on. It is a shame that all the fans that love, adore, support Meat Loaf have to suffer due to a few people. If you don't like something thats fine you have the right to like or dislike anyone or anything...however personal attacks aren't needed and don't criticise a man who has worked his ass off for over 30 years. Making one of the biggest albums of all time (Bat) and coming back 15 years later with the massive selling Bat 2...When you sell as many records a Meat Loaf...When you sell out the arenas he has sold out, when you get your Grammy then you can give your criticism.

Just enjoy the mans work... he works hard to make the shows better (To prove this just read Meats post about staying up crying about the shows) He wants to give us fans our money's worth. He cares!!!!!

Why agrue over lengths of songs.. These are Meats songs he sings them and as he has said records all shows... I will take his word because he has the cd's..he knows ...Who cares if one song is shorter than 10 years ago..maybe it is shorter so Meat can do another song... More bang for our entertainment dollar!


I know this tour has been tough on Meat Loaf..and he knows what is best for him. I hate to see him retire,but he is a grown man. But Meat Loaf i want to thank you for everything you have done in the entertainment industry. You have no idea how many people love, care about you and your career. Thank you for the entertaining concerts, the beautiful voice, and all the movies and TV appearences. Best of Luck!

To all the bashers.... Again it is your right to not like Meat, his voice, songs etc....But if thats the case why in the sam hell are you here?

[Pudding]

So is that no more shows as of now or after the Christchurch gig?

Personally I think Meat should have pulled the plug on the World tour after he collapsed and then resumed it again in a couple of months or did some for the Bat 3 thingy.

Sheriff Spud

[Eva]

Dear MEAT,

Much love from Germany to you!!

My English isn't good enough to tell you all what I feel after I'm reading your sad posting here.
But please be sure I'm very very sad with you.
I wish you from the bottom of my heart from all what the life can give the BEST!
Thank you very very much for brightens my life every day!!

Please have a big rest after this for us wonderful and for you heartbreaken tour!

I love you!
Eva

(sad not to have had the courage to fly to Australia)

[DIZZY DRUMMER]

Meat Loaf wrote:

I have spent to many after shows hours this year in tears very depressed about A show

This really saddens me, because the two shows I saw you were ill (Birmingham & Sheffield) but man you gave 200% of yourself. I have heaps of respect for you because of this. I have always loved your music, but have only seen you live on these two occassions. Both were awesome. I would hate to think you were backstage after any show, in tears because you thought it wasn't up to parr. Meat, that has really upset me - shocked !!!

With regards to there not being anymore concerts after 17th March, it would be a shame, but Meat you have to do what is right for you. Your health and happiness comes first - no question. I personally would prefer you to be around period, than anything horrible happen to you for the sake of a few concerts

I will be definately be buying the dvd and Bat 3 when they come out.

Meat, one request - please stay on the forum thou, so we know how you are doing.

Thanks for everything and take care.

Love and Respect
Sharon xxx

[heat]

Meat - I am truly sorry to hear you're feeling so down and disheartened at the moment. You have always been your own harshest critcic, but please try to go easy on yourself, hun. You have brought so much enjoyment and pleasure to so many people, and i'm truly sorry to hear that for you, the enjoyment and pleasure has gone.

You need to do what feels best for you, and whatever that may be please know that you have a family here that will love and support you whatever you decide - good times and bad, we are in it for the long haul.

Take some 'me' time, look after yourself, and regroup your thoughts. We'll be here for you whenever you need us. Remember Meat, friends are like stars - you may not always see them, but you know that they are always there...

Love you....xxxx

[mariella]

What can I say that hasen't already been said?

I too feel privileged to have been to these concerts - the thought of you crying afterwards breaks my heart... Meat - you are to so many people - the best performer there is!

...send you all my love...

Mariella

[Mike Piercy]

Meat, got to say it, for once you are wrong!!!!!!!!

The shows were fantastic, 15 January at Sheffield is one of the top four shows I've ever seen you perform and I've seen a lot over those years.

It's been a hell of a tour for you , a longer one than billed, and you must need a long rest.

Whatever you do you must do for you but having seen you in concert since 1982 your voice may have changed but so it does with everyone - it sounds great to me and if anything has more depth and emotion.

You've never let us down Meat, you've thrilled us and amused us with your passion energy and commitment. If that's the end of touring you've left a great legacy, there'll never be anyone like you.

Just get that long break and then make a decision when the batteries are recharged.

Look after yourself and talk the thing through with someone you can trust.

Mike

[ROSIE]

Rest Meat.

We have taken so much from you it is time to take something back our understanding and respect.

Also take time for yourself


Thank-you for everything as I have said before you made my good times great and my bad times better.

Rosie

[Keep Rocking]

Originally Posted by heat

Remember Meat, friends are like stars - you may not always see them, but you know that they are always there...

Love you....xxxx

So beautiful, Heat.

Meat, it saddens me to read that you were in tears after some shows. That shows what a careing and sensible person you are.

It was one of my greatest moments of my life to see you in Trier, Germany (and also Frankfurt and Stuttgart. Thank you for being there.

Take your well deserved rest after the down under shows. Have some great time with your family and friends. Let you hug a lot. Hopefully your depression will then fade away (if only for some time...)

I will always be a fan of you (if there more shows or not). We will soon have the life DVD to remember the great moments (as we will ever forget them?-no way!)

As someone mentioned above:
Please stay on this forum- we all are looking forward to your posts (happy or sad ones- remember: WE ARE A FAMILY!)

From the bottom of my heart to your soul, GREAT MAN:

Thank you very, very much for all the pleasure you brought and still brings to my life!

Keep rockin'

Yvonne

[Heli]

Meat I know no matter what anyones says isn't going to change your mind but this is my little tear for you.
I am 14 years old and I havn't been a fan of yours for long! My first ever concert was your concert! It was the night of my life, wednesday 17th december! I have never lost the feeling when those thousands and thousand of people filled the arena with you took the words! I haven't laughed as hard since you went up and kissed that guy or when you went on ranting about michelle or when you told us kids not to swear infront of our parents!!
My seats where really close to the back, the 7 pictures i took are really bad (all blurry and you can only make out little bits)and the woman next to me kept giving me dirty looks!!
Meat please do just a few shows soon, please!! All I want is to get seats closer to you and just one picture of you!! Just one small picture of you smiling!!

Please don't be sad anymore!! I'll send you my teddy bear if you want, he makes me feel better agian!!! Meat we love you and we don't care how bad you think the show is, because aslong as you and the band are on stage with a big smile then thats all we need!!!

I love you forever and always Meat!!!

[PanicLord]

Oh Meat!

I can't believe I am hearing this - I know it was planned as your last tour anyway, but to hang up your spurs now???

Your singing in Wembley last December blew me (and the rest of the audience!) away. The show was awesome, and you were having so much fun!

Ok, if you want to be hard on yourself, maybe you missed 1 or 2 notes - IN NEARLY 3 HOURS!!!! To me that is absolutely stunning! I can understand you not wanting to let your fans down - but missing a couple of notes is certainly no big deal!

NO ONE ELSE IN THE BUSINESS AT THIS TIME HAS A VOICE AS AMAZING AS YOURS - RECORDED OR LIVE - AND NO ONE ELSE PUTS ON AS AWESOME A SHOW!

CHSIB may "only" have sold a million copies - but I don't think it's anything to do with the quality of singing or songs, more a lack of promotion on the part of the record companies.

If you feel you can't do 4 or 5 shows a week then DON'T!! Just do one a week, hell just do one a month - it is such a privilege to see someone of your incredible talent, that it really doesn't matter if you only do one show a year - EACH TIME WE SEE YOU IT IS TREASURED FOR EVER!

So, maybe 100 people review each show, and maybe 1 of them has a complaint - well, if 2 out of 3 ain't bad, then 99 out of 100 estatic fans is bloody brilliant!

Would you really have sung For Crying Out Loud if you couldn't pull it off? Of course not!

Of course, I understand you have had a hard time of it health wise, and it makes me very sad to hear how upset you have been. If you really want to end the tour then of course I can respect that - we all can.

Whatever you decide I wish you all the best. You have given us all so much joy over the last couple of decades, that it is going to be very strange without you around.



No matter if the sun don't shine
Or if the skies are blue
No matter what the ending
My life began with you





Take care, and never stop rocking

PS Dead Ringer is my favourite album - because YOU make the songs come alive!

PPS I'll Kill You If You Don't Come Back

[Heli]

Originally Posted by TRex2003

No matter if the sun don't shine
Or if the skies are blue
No matter what the ending
My life began with you

That is what i'm trying to say!! My life began with you, Meat, and I wish it could end with you too!!!

[Jayd]

Please Meat think it through again. Two of the shows I attended in Manchester were excellent, better than 97 and 99, although they were excellent too. Please think it through, but if you have really decided to call it a day, I think most on here will respect your decision.

[dottie]

Meat having just read your post, and being made aware that you cried after some of your shows because you felt you hadn't given your best is so sad. I have followed you faithfully throughout the past 34 years and will continue to follow you for all eternity..........

I eagerly look forward to Bat out of Hell 3 and the DVD.

I count myself so fortunate to have seen you in concert so many times, and feel sad for the 'first timers', please if for them maybe a few small European dates so that they can take their memories of you on stage through their lives.

God bless Meat Loaf who gave me courage when I didn't have any, who gave me hope when I felt there wasn't any, whose music has bought so much light to my life over the past 34 years, and whose music has helped me through some very dark times of my life.

Rock and Roll Dreams come Through.............

Someone must have blessed us when he gave us those songs...........

There's always something magic, there's always something new and when you really needed it the most, that when Rock and Roll Dreams come Through......

If you can hold onto a chorus you can get through the night.......

The Beat is yours forever.................

dottie
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