LEGEND DEAD Meat Loaf dead at 74 – Covid reported as cause of death as Bat Out of Hell singer dies with wife Deborah by his side

The US Sun ^ | January 24, 2022 | Joseph Gamp

[Morgana]

ROCK singer Meat Loaf has tragically died age 74.

Born Michael Lee Aday, Meat Loaf had a stellar career spanning six decades after shooting to fame with his powerful, wide-ranging voice.

The rock veteran was among the most popular musicians of all time, selling millions of albums around the world.

His Bat Out Of Hell album trilogy - famous for its operatic rock style and the hit single of the same name - was his most popular release.

US news outlet TMZ is reporting that Meat Loaf died from Covid-19 after falling ill earlier this week, although their claims have not yet been confirmed by his family or representatives.

[Morgana]

Covid...so they are telling us.

[mylife]

rip, never cared for him.

[mylife]

operatic style? wtf dey taking about?

pure pop

[Guenevere]

His rendition of the Star Spangled Banner was one of the best!

[mylife]

talented but not my cup of tea

[Arcadian Empire]

Without Meatloaf, the world would have never known that there ain’t no Coupe de Ville hiding at the bottom of a Cracker Jack box.

[mylife]

operatic style? wtf dey taking about?

bangin by the dashboard light..

[lee martell]

More burlesque than operatic, where even the exaggerations become exaggerated.

[mylife]

and fat and sweaty, maybe thats where they came up with operatic.

[dadfly]

you don’t die of sars cov 2 in less than a week.

[ETCM]

operatic style? wtf dey taking about? pure pop

The songs alone. Bat Out of Hell the album, like other "operatic rock" albums like The Wall, 2112, Tommy, etc was a story. It was actually inspired by the musical Neverland.

[heylady]

I had many of his songs on my playlist. He wasn’t about shouting incoherent words in his songs, he told stories. Since his passing, I have been watching his videos with a new appreciation for a very talented man. He will be missed.

[ProfessorGoldiloxx]

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

[Bruce Campbells Chin]

Absolutely. He sang it straight, and really nailed it.

[Carriage Hill]

Could depend upon how many serious co-morbidities he had.

[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

[ealgeone]

this is a little behind....there were numerous posts on this over the weekend.

[Organic Panic]

overweight and 74. He outlived the average age.

[dfwgator]

He lost the weight, looked pretty normal in his final years.

[Mears]

My ex did….6 days but did have other problems.

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