subject: Meat Loaf: A Prominent Rock Star [print this page] Meat Loaf is a rock star in real mannerMeat Loaf is a rock star in real manner. Meat Loaf songs are the favorite of numerous rock lovers across the world. By giving blockbuster hits one after another, this music artist has still his craze in music world. Let us discuss more about him and also check some famous tracks from Meat Loaf song list.
The real name of Meat Loaf is Michael Lee Aday. He was born on September 27, 1947. His name by birth was Marvin Lee Aday. Born in Dallas, Texas, he was the only child of Wilma Artie and Orvis Wesley Aday. Loaf was looked after by his grandmother as his father was an alcoholic and due to this his family life was not running smoothly. He did his schooling from Thomas Jefferson High School. By 1965, his school education was complete. He was stepped in acting since his school days. He went to Lubbock Christian College for further education. After some time, he transferred to North Texas State University. He faced the rough face of life when his mother died. He was very close to her. After his mothers death, Loaf cut all connections from world for nearly three and a half months and started living in Dallas alone. In 2001, Meat Loaf changed his first name to Michael. Meat Loaf is married to Leslie G. Edmonds. Very few people would know that Meat Loaf loves baseball and is a huge fan of New York Yankees. He is also a good baseball player and keeps participating in various leagues. He also has a keen interest in football and supports Hartlepool United. He is also much into charity and usually participates in celebrity golf tournaments. He is also a very lucky guy and dozed death several times. Recently, Meat Loaf supported and campaigned for Mitt Romney for President of the United States.
Meat Loaf song list consists of some fabulous tracks and albums. Meat Loaf Bat Out Of Hell is the second album of him. Released in 1977, it is known as one of his best-selling albums of all times with over 40 million copies sold worldwide. Meat Loaf Bat Out Of Hell was listed in the 500 greatest albums of all time by Rolling Stone magazine in 2003. Meat Loaf Paradise By The Dashboard Light is a song from this very album of him. Meat Loaf performed this song along with Ellen Folly. The lyrics of Meat Loaf Paradise By The Dashboard Light is written by Jim Steinman. It is well known for its unique structure and length, and has got ample fame as a classic rock track.
