The singer Meat Loaf, whose hits included Bat Out of Hell, has died aged 64.

[RandySF]

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BREAKING: The singer Meat Loaf, whose hits included Bat Out of Hell, has died aged 64.

[Raine]

1. WOW another one gone and not that old

I'll always remember him from the Rocky Horror Show "Meat Loaf Again"!

R-I-P

[former9thward]

28. He was 74 not 64 as reported in the OP

More misinformation from twitter.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

2. He was 74

Must be a typo on the Tweet.

[denbot]

3. Loved his part in Fight Club.

He got play time in my day, never had his albums but thought he was OK.

[herding cats]

4. I may be wrong here, but I think this is the guy who said Greta Thunberg was brainwashed?

It was in regards to her believing in climate change? Do I have the right person? Staunch right winger and all in in their causes?

I'm sorry for the loss to those who loved him, but if he was who I think he was, I won't be mourning his passing.

Peace to his loved ones, and I apologize if I'm confusing him with someone else.

On edit: I have the correct person. Love and peace to his family. I wasn't a fan, but they're still hurting tonight.

[Raine]

5. Don't know in particular about that but I remember him supporting McCain

and I think Romney and I think read somewhere he was a Republican.

[orleans]

7. i was just looking on google about that--said he wasn't

affiliated with either party. (yeah, sure)
climate denier, mccain supporter.... if it smells like a republican...

[Raine]

8. Funny though how not being affiliated with any party he always supported the Republican

candidate. I guess he was too embarrassed to admit being Republican which says he needed to rethink what side he was on.

[elias7]

13. I know several people like that

Purport to have an open objective mind, but always end up on the opposite side of the issue as me, say they’re just playing devil’s advocate, always happen to vote Republican. He may not have been affiliated with any party, but he was a Republican

[herding cats]

9. I thought I'd remembered as much.

The Greta Thunberg thing was more recent and I double checked, he did say it.

[murielm99]

12. Didn't he appear on

the orange thing's "Celebrity Apprentice" a few years ago?

[Raine]

16. I looked it up and yes he was on the Apprentice

around 2011. I used to watch the Apprentice 😳 but didn't remember till I looked it up.

[alphafemale]

14. His songs were fun

And he was never as obnoxious as Ted Nugent or Kid Rock. And neither of those two were ever as talented.

[orleans]

6. yep--it's the right person. i don't remember hearing about that.

but here it is (i googled)
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/greta-thunberg-responds-meat-loaf-comment-she-s-been-brainwashed-n1111436

[herding cats]

10. Thanks!

I googled him, too. Apparently I even knew one of his songs, I had no clue until tonight. I've heard it dozens of times while shopping and never knew the artist.

[SunSeeker]

11. As he aged, he lost his voice and his mind.

But in his prime, he was amazing.

[bucolic_frolic]

15. I've heard of him, but wouldn't recognize any of his tunes

Was it a '70s thing to name yourself after food? Asking for Captain Beefheart who I also couldn't identify by any of his music.

[Celerity]

20. I thought it was a valid question. Do not really care about the 'my taste uber alles' admonition.

[bucolic_frolic]

21. Both named for meat dishes

that's why i mentioned it

[maxsolomon]

29. Yes that was a 70s thing.

There was Meatloaf, Captain Beefheart, Suzy Creamcheese, and the Muffin Man.

That was it.

[Shrek]

22. Saw him in concert years ago

Great showman.

[jcgoldie]

23. Fuck him.

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/meat-loaf-greta-thunberg/

[Blue Owl]

24. Mr. Loaf knew how to work up a sweat

[Klaralven]

25. Though it's cold and lonely in the deep dark night I can see paradise by the dashboard light

Batter steps up to the
Plate, here's the pitch-he's going, and what a jump he's got,
He's trying for third, here's the throw, it's in the dirt-safe at
Third! Holy cow, stolen base! He's taking a pretty big lead out
There, almost daring him to try and pick him off. The pitcher
Glances over, winds up, and it's bunted, bunted down the third
Base line, the suicide squeeze is on! Here he comes, squeeze
Play, it's gonna be close, holy cow, I think he's gonna make it!

[Voltaire2]

26. Antivac idiot died from Covid.

He gets an entry in the Herman Caine Hall of Shame.

[maxsolomon]

30. that's what I'm hearing.

sad end to a mid-level talent.

[Poiuyt]

27. 74, not 64