Meat Loaf

I interviewed Meat Loaf for the first time for WNEW-FM in 1977 when the original Bat Out of Hell was released.  With the amazing success of  that album,  Meat (or Mr. Loaf as the NY Times once referred to him) and his songwriting partner Jim Steinman had created an instant rock classic.   Shortly after its release, we sat down in a New York recording studio to explore this diverse collection of theatrical rock ‘n’ roll produced by Todd Rundgren. Among other things, I wanted to find out how New York Yankee legend Phil Rizzuto had become a pivotal part of “Paradise By the Dashboard Light.”

Nearly thirty years later (Aug 2006) Meat Loaf and I would sit-down again, only this time it was at WFUV as he was about to release Bat Out of Hell 3.  He was funny, gracious and wonderfully candid about his remarkable journey as an actor and musical performer. He was truly one of a kind. I was very sad to learn of his recent passing on Jan 20, 2022 at age 74.

You can hear the entire show here