[ProfessorGoldiloxx]

Some articles say his real first name was Melvin and some Michael. Ditto internet searches. Whichever it is...RIP Meatloaf.

[Captainpaintball]

He was born Marvin, but had it changed to Michael. But he ALWAYS had "meat" in his name. Interesting story here:

https://www.newsweek.com/meat-loaf-real-name-stage-1671494