Friends and colleagues pay tribute to Meat Loaf
The legendary singer died on January 20 at the age of 74
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The legendary rock star Meat Loaf died on Thursday, January 20, at the age of 74. The singer, who also acted in films like The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Fight Club, and Spice World, was fondly remembered by his friends and colleagues on Twitter as the world learned of his passing.
Cher tweeted, “Had So Much Fun With Meatloaf When We Did ‘Dead Ringer’. Am Very Sorry For His Family, Friends, & Fans. Am I imagining It, or Are Amazing Ppl In The Arts Dying every other Day?!”
Boy George wrote, “R.I.P Meatloaf. Love and prayers to all his family and close friends. He once turned me upside down in a Chinese Restaurant in St Johns Wood.”
Country singer John Rich shared a lengthy tribute to Meat Loaf, writing in part, “My friend Meatloaf contributed more to the American music and theatrical scene than almost anyone you can name. He fought through a rough childhood and chased his dreams till the end. He was a miracle talent on many levels and a genius creator. An American original.” He also pointed out that Meat Loaf is not in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, and urged the Hall to change that.
Bonnie Tyler tweeted, “I am shocked & saddened by the sudden death of Meat Loaf. He was, as you might imagine, a larger than life character with a voice & stage presence to match & is one of those rare people who truly was a one off talent and personality. Rest In Peace.”
Marlee Matlin shared a photo of herself with Meat Loaf and wrote, “He was passionate. A softie. Kind. And talented as hell. And he was my friend. My heart is broken into a million pieces. RIP my friend, Meat Loaf.”
Stephen Fry wrote, “I hope paradise is as you remember it from the dashboard light, Meat Loaf. Had a fun time performing a sketch with him on Saturday Live way back in the last century,” and tweeted a link to the appearance.
Meat Loaf’s longtime collaborator, Jim Steinman, with whom he created 1977's legendary Bat Out Of Hell album, died in 2021. “We belonged heart and soul to each other,” Meat Loaf said at the time, adding, “I don’t want to die, but I may die this year because of Jim.”
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Wow, he dated Boy George?
♫ Do you really want to hurt Meat? ♫
Noooooo……..that’s not what it said 😖
I know everything there is to know about the crying game, but I didn’t know that.
I’m really shocked and saddened this wasn’t made into a slide show. What a truly missed opportunity.
G_D rest him, but I never cared for the lead singer who hangs a guitar around his neck as a prop.
He usually played it during “Life is a Lemon”.
Friends Clapton and Van Morrison conspicuously absent here.Also, Cher, please don’t type like that.
Alice Cooper and Banachek posted good tributes about Meat on their Facebook pages.
I have enjoyed Meat Loaf many times over the years. He was absolutely a good singer. It was fun when he popped up in movies I watched. And I know others liked him quite a bit more than I did and he brought them lots of joy and that really is wonderful. But based on John Rich’s hyperbolic praise, I have to assume he is either completely ignorant about the history of American music and theater or he is thoroughly insane.
Also, if he and Meat Loaf were such good buddies, I’d’ve thunk he’d know how to spell the guy’s name properly.
Anti-vax climate change denier. Good fucking riddance
Why the fuck is my comment from yesterday still in the greys?
Y’know what? I don’t even care. I’ve fucking had it with Kinja and this site.
Obviously y’all don’t want people to actually participate in discussions here so I won’t ever bother again. I also won’t give you any more clicks and views.
Go fuck yourself, formerly fun website. You really and truly suck.
If only there had been any measures anyone had figured out to stop someone from contracting and dying of covid-19.
He got to be on South Park