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Rock legend Meat Loaf dies at 74

Rock legend Meat Loaf dies at 74 

Editor Katie Watkins - 21-01-22

Rock god Meat Loaf has tragically died age 74. The singer who real name was Michael Lee Ada,  had a stellar career spanning over six decades after shooting to fame with his powerful, wide-ranging voice. 
The rock legend was among the most popular musicians of all time, selling millions of albums around the worldwide.
 

The singer 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  reporting that Meat Loaf died from Covid-19 after falling ill earlier this week, although their claims have yet been to  confirmed by his family or representatives.

Meat Loaf was ‘scared to death’ of Covid openly said he’d ‘rather die’ than face lockdown.
 It was unclear whether Meat Loaf was vaccinated against the virus - but just months before his death he declared "if I die, I die - I'm not going to be controlled" when discussing the virus.
In the same interview - published in August last year after people worldwide had endured months of draconian rules and lockdowns - Meat Loaf, who suffered from asthma, also labelled face masks a "nuisance" and said he was happy to "hug people in the middle of Covid pandemic.

Meat Loaf's biggest hit to date and most  most iconic  was I'd Do Anything For Love, which was released in 1993 and went straight to No1.

He's also known for Dead Ringer For Love which reached No5 in the UK charts and You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth, which peaked at No 33.
I'd Lie For You (And That's The Truth) was a No2 hit in 1995, with It's All Coming Back To Me Now reaching No6 in 2006.


 

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