From his official Facebook page:
“Our hearts are broken to announce that the incomparable Meat Loaf passed away tonight surrounded by his wife Deborah, daughters Pearl and Amanda, and close friends,” the family wrote. “We know how much he meant to so many of you and we truly appreciate all of the love and support as we move through this time of grief in losing such an inspiring artist and beautiful man. We thank you for your understanding of our need for privacy at this time.”
It’s funny how great songs (and several of them are great songs) stick with you, even if you haven’t heard them for several years, except maybe in snippets on the stations that still play ‘em…
I just realised I know almost literally all the words to several Meat Loaf songs, which I guess speaks to their “cultural impact”, really, or at least their impact on me, as a person. 🤷🏻♂️
Great stuff, that first Bat album. Almost certainly one of the greatest ever. Thoroughly deserving of every accolade it got, even however many decades it is later. 👌🏻🎼
All 3 of them are honestly great. It's shocking how good they are. Then Meat Loaf gets a song right, it's breath-taking.