Europe Mourns – And Sings Along With – Meat Loaf, Rock Icon of the 1970s
variety.comPatrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe outsize personality of U.S. rock singer Meatloaf, who died age 74, was cherished and mourned across Europe where news of his passing dampened many a breakfast table on Friday.TV host Piers Morgan said: “RIP Meat Loaf, 74.
One of rock music’s all-time great characters whose seminal iconic album Bat Out Of Hell is one of the biggest-selling records in history.
A wondrously talented, flamboyant, funny, outrageous and rebellious chameleon. Sad news.”British actor Stephen Fry said: “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.”The singer’s connection to the road was a recurring theme for many fans.
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