Meat Loaf on Bat Out of Hell, His Legacy, and Why He'll Never Stop Performing
The rock icon spoke with Premier Guide Miami about his legendary career, the enduring power of Bat Out of Hell, and what keeps him on the road after four decades.
From the Vault · 2012
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Meat Loaf said it plainly: "Bat Out of Hell was never supposed to be a hit. Every label turned it down. Now it's one of the best-selling albums of a…" — and Premier Guide Miami was in the room when it happened.
Few rock albums have defied the odds the way Bat Out of Hell did. Rejected by every major label before finally finding a home, it went on to sell over 40 million copies worldwide and cement Meat Loaf as one of rock's most theatrical and beloved performers.
Premier Guide Miami caught up with the larger-than-life singer ahead of his South Florida appearance to talk about legacy, longevity, and the music that refuses to die.
PREMIER GUIDE MIAMI: Bat Out of Hell has been selling for over three decades. Does that ever stop surprising you?
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MEAT LOAF: Every single day. Bat Out of Hell was never supposed to be a hit. Every label turned it down. Now it's one of the best-selling albums of all time. Go figure.
PREMIER GUIDE MIAMI: What keeps you performing after all these years?
MEAT LOAF: The audience. The moment I walk out on that stage and feel that energy, I'm twenty-five years old again. You can't manufacture that. It's real, and it's why I'll never stop.
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