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By: Josh Riggins , Cathryn Gaines, Justin Ray, and Coy Stephenson

Meat Loaf. By: Josh Riggins , Cathryn Gaines, Justin Ray, and Coy Stephenson. Background. Marvin Lee Aday born on Sept. 27, 1947; Dallas, Texas an only child father gave him the nickname of meat loaf, because of his weight

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By: Josh Riggins , Cathryn Gaines, Justin Ray, and Coy Stephenson

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  1. Meat Loaf By: Josh Riggins, Cathryn Gaines, Justin Ray, and Coy Stephenson

  2. Background • Marvin Lee Aday • born on Sept. 27, 1947; Dallas, Texas • an only child • father gave him the nickname of meat loaf, because of his weight • graduated from Thomas Jefferson High; then went on to Lubbock Christian College in north Texas State

  3. Background (conti) • married Leslie Edmonds, 1976 • had 2 daughters, Amanda and Pearl • 1st music example: • “Two Out of Three Aint Bad”

  4. 1st Exposure • fronted for The Who, Joe Cracker, and Iggy Pop • recorded an album for Motown “Stoney and Meatloaf” • discovered by his work in “ The Rocky Horror Picture Show” in 1975.

  5. If It Weren't For • his talent for writing music… • met Steinman at writer’s off-Broadway the musical (future song-writer)… • his father’s alcohol addiction… • 2nd example: • “You Took The Words Right Out of My Mouth (Hot Summer Nights)”

  6. Influences • first introduced to music by his mom • church music • Rolling Stones • Kingston Trio • Mahalia Jackson • Jack Ruby

  7. Most Sucessful • album was “ Bat Out Of Hell” • This record alone sold 35,000,000 copies world wide

  8. Write own music? • didn't write all of his own music because, had Jim Steinman to help • 3rd Musical Example: • “Paradise By the Dashboard Light”

  9. Grammys In • received a Grammy in 1994 for the best rock performance

  10. Top of the Charts • "Bat Out Of Hell 2: Back Into Hell" went all the way to number one and with roughly 18,000,000 copies sold worldwide (is considered one of the biggest musical comebacks in music history) • "I'm Gonna Love Her For Both Of Us" #84 • "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad” • Bat out of hell 2: back into hell #1 • Bad attitude  #74 • Dead ringer #45 • Bat out of hell #14

  11. Influenced Rick Bozzo

  12. Why Meat Loaf? • unknown artist • unique style • had courage • brave • 4th Musical Example: • “Bat Out of Hell”

  13. Resources • www.rickbozzo.com • http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0001533 • www.meatloaf.de/index_en.php • http://www.meatloaf.net/bio/bio.asp • http://meatloafonline.com/meat_biography.htm

  14. Questions • What is the name of Meatloaf’s most famous album? • A. “Bat In To Hell” • B. “Bat In To Space” • C. “Bat Out of Hell II” • D. “Bat Out Of Hell” • What did Meatloaf win a Grammy for? • A. Comedy • B. Best rock performance • C. Best tour of the year • D. Passing out on stage • How many copies of “Bat Out Of Hell” were sold world wide? • A. 35,000,000, • B. 27,000,000, • C. 22,000,000, • D. 1

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