by sussexpob » Fri Jan 21, 2022 12:14 pm
I went to see Meatloaf about 20 years ago, my friend had a spare ticket and I assumed he was going to have to go on his own and took it more as a favour to him; then I found out his mum, dad, brother and uncle were all going too. They spent the whole gig wondering why I wasnt dancing in the Aisle like them, and wondering if I was indeed a massive Meatloaf fan (I was there strictly for the favour, the music isnt really my bag). He was a good performer, but like Springsteen (always the artists you go to accompany someone else and dont like) he wanted to play for 4 hours and get into his early B side collection. My friend and the die hards love it. Me no so much.
Its memorable though for Meat's stage introduction. He had cancelled the gig originally after a heart attack, and had been reported dead falsely - so the gig began with the sounds of a hospital and doctors trying to save someones life.
At one point the voice over said "Oh no.... I think he's dead. I think Meatloaf is dead". At which point Meatloaf jumped out his fake hospital bed on stage, and in his signature operatic power voice screamed "NOOOOOOOO" to the sound of someone thrashing a guitar solo. He then jumped around the stage for what seemed like 5 minutes just screaming "Im Back..Im back" repeatedly as the guitar solo continued.
It was real life spinal tap....it took me a long time to stop laughing. I give Meatloaf his due, I hold him dear to my heart still for that unintentional comedy moment. Still arguably the funniest thing I have ever seen.
Was a decent actor in the films I have seen him in too. Came across as a very down to earth guy in interviews I seen.
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And a hat and bra to you too, my good sirs!