Meat loaf

I accompanied my buddy to the Meat loaf show last night at PH. I have to admit that before last night, I though Meat loaf was the name of a band, not an individual person (although I would be willing to bet that is not his birth name...lol). So my friend, who is 20+ years my senior was wearing a '1983 Meatloaf world tour' T-shirt. 1983, uh, I was born in 1983...lol. Who even keeps a 30 year old T-shirt? Well, apparently a lot of middle aged folks, as I saw Meat loaf t-shirts even older than his.

OK, so obviously I was one of the younger people at this show. I really saw few people that would not quality for casino's 50+ rewards clubs. But, I have become accustomed to that as I also attended an Alice Cooper show earlier this year. (Yes I did know Alice Cooper was a male, even before the show).

Now, I had heard the "Dashboard Paradise" song before. Other than that, the only song I was familiar with was "I would do anything for love, but I won't do that" from the m & m commercials. Now about that 'dashboard paradise' song. Have you ever listened to that. The dude makes a deal to love the the girl to the end of time, sort of like making a deal with the devil...lol, and at the end of the song he is "praying for the end of time". That's sad. I hope that isn't Mr Meat loaf's life story.

Another thing I find sad is the middle aged crowd, and I am being generous with that description...lol, seems to be re-living or re-visiting their glory days of youth, dressed up in garb, that I am guessing isn't their normal attire. I guess that's OK, though. They seemed to be enjoying themselves, my buddy included, and one of my favorite past times is people watching and watching people having a good time, so I too enjoyed myself. I mean, I am glad the show was comped. I, myself wouldn't have wanted to pay for it, but I had a good time and for those of you who are big fans of Mr Meat loaf, I am sure you will enjoy the show. He is in town for 5 weeks.

Quote: kewlj

Another thing I find sad is the middle aged crowd, .

Good thing you'll never be middle aged and know
what that's like, huh.

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Quote: EvenBob

Good thing you'll never be middle aged and know
what that's like, huh.

Don't be so sensitive, EB. And BTW, you took my quote out of context, only listing half of it. I said it seemed a little sad that they were sort of looking backward, re-living the past.

Quote: kewlj

I said it seemed a little sad that they were sort of looking backward, re-living the past.

That's why I said it. Too bad you'll never be in the
same position. Or so you think..

Kewlj,

After or during the show, were you expected to tip the band?

Like we always said, don't let your meat loaf.

As an aside, the old fogies [me] were remembering the good old days.

It's sad for me to think these are the good old days for the young'uns.

And like my friend says, if you remember the 60's, you didn't live them.

Quote: kewlj

...(although I would be willing to bet that is not his birth name...lol).

His name is Robert Paulson...

Quote: kewlj

I have to admit that before last night, I though Meat loaf was the name of a band, not an individual person...
Other than that, the only song I was familiar with was "I would do anything for love, but I won't do that" from the m & m commercials... I mean, I am glad the show was comped. I, myself wouldn't have wanted to pay for it...

Ah, gotta love the generation gap.

I've been a Meat Loaf fan since the '70s. He has a great, great voice and is a exceptional artist and performer. The guy's a legend. I have many of his albums. I couldn't even begin to tell you which of his many songs I enjoy the most. Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad, I'd Lie For You And That's The Truth, I Would Do Anything For Love, Dead Ringer For Love, Bat Out Of Hell, You Took The Words Right Out of My Mouth, Rock & Roll Dreams Come True... the list goes on and on.

Quote: Face

His name is Robert Paulson...

Robert Paulson? Who's that?

Meat Loaf's birth name was Marvin Lee Aday.

It's a Fight Club reference.

Assuming this site is up to date,

http://www.celebritynetworth.com/articles/entertainment-articles/the-best-selling-albums-of-all-time/

Meat Loaf's Bat Out Of Hell Album is the #6 selling album of all time. According to his Wikipedia page, it still sells (after 35 years) an estimated 200,000 copies annually. Amazing.

Quote: Perdition

It's a Fight Club reference.

Ah. (Never saw it.)

Quote: Face

His name is Robert Paulson...

Quote: EdCollins

Robert Paulson? Who's that?

Meat Loaf's birth name was Marvin Lee Aday.

Face- I caught that one immediately. Awesome job my friend.

Wonder if any Fight Club fans at the show said-

"Meatloaf my ass! That's Robert Paulson! Bitch tits and all."

Quote: kewlj

Another thing I find sad is the middle aged crowd, and I am being generous with that description...lol, seems to be re-living or re-visiting their glory days of youth

What's so sad about people enjoying an old favorite? If they were at a 2 Chainz concert, people would make fun of them for trying to "act young". They can't win.

Meat Loaf has a great voice, and he showed great judgment pairing up with Jim Steinman as his composer.

I feel sorry for the 20 somethings. What will they be listening to in 40 years? Bieber won't be selling many tickets in 2055. Our culture has inhibited creativity. Sad.

Quote: Nareed

Meat Loaf has a great voice, and he showed great judgment pairing up with Jim Steinman as his composer.

Jim Steinman was incredible and tried recording some of the songs Meatloaf later made famous such as" Rock and Roll Dreams Come Through". His skill was obviously as a writer and he also did many of Bonnie Tyler's hits. He is underrated by everyone except those in the industry.

Quote: Boz

His skill was obviously as a writer and he also did many of Bonnie Tyler's hits.

Yet another singer with a great voice and good judgment, I'd say.

One thing about Steinman is how he uses the piano in Rock. Absolutely amazing.

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So my friend, who is 20+ years my senior was wearing a '1983 Meatloaf world tour' T-shirt. 1983, uh, I was born in 1983...lol. Who even keeps a 30 year old T-shirt? Well, apparently a lot of middle aged folks, as I saw Meat loaf t-shirts even older than his.

Concert shirts were the thing back in the 1980s. I never went to even one concert, but the next day at school you knew who went. At $15-20 they were a day's take home pay back then. At Springsteen concerts they really show up.

Some people were just really into music and all and saved them. I was never that big into it to want to go to a concert.

Skip to 2058

65 year-old fans are taking the hyperloop to Los Angeles and lining up to see Sonny Moore come out on his floating platform as he starts his final performance on his farewell tour. The familiar chirp of First of the Year rings out and no one is sure if the exasperated shout of "Call Nine One One NOW!!" from a fan with a walker is an enthusiastic outburst or a cry for help.