Who do you miss most from the NLE?
 

The recent STeve B thread got me thinking this.

No poll, as theres far more then 15 choices

I miss Steve and the Goffs the most

Bob Kulick and Steve Buslowe. Never been replaced as far as im concered. No disrespect to the members who followed them but they were amazing players who i enjoyed watching and hearing.

Steve by far.

As for the Goffs. For me they were eye-candy. Perfect until they started opening their mouths :twisted:

I know she hasn't been gone that long, but I already miss CC! Of course some one with the screen name ccfan would say that! Hey, YOU asked - LOL

Bob Kulick.

I agree with you. I've got so used to seeing Meat with two backing vocalists that it seems strange just to see him with just one.

Patti and Paul are still there so no-one :heart: !!

Oh wait I miss not seeing CC, it seemed wrong being she was at every show I went to prior to Wembley and Newcastle last year !

Mine's based on the band members that I've actually seen live who have left, not sure I could "miss" people like the Goffs because I never saw them. So based on the NLE line-ups I've known - 1996 onwards - the person I miss the most is Mark.

:spit:

I just assumed that WarieL hacked Lucy's account ...

:lmao: he's getting inside your head Luce!

Musically either Bob Kulick or Mark Alexander. For enthusiasm on stage Steve Buslowe. Eye candy .. .I'm taking the fifth! Other than that Alan Merrill or Brian Chatten are both great blokes and on a personal level they're missed.

Nobody ... as long as Randy, John and Patti never leave :-)
Although I admit it did seem strange not seeing CC up on stage in Dover.

I miss my little girl Aspen. :(

Oh Jesus I'm turning into Wario...I seriously need a holiday.

:shock: :lmao:

Imma eat you Lucy!!!

I always thought alan looked like Mick Jagger with his tight clothes. WIsh i couldve saw him with the NLE in person.

If John or Paul Leave, I don't think the band could recover. Especially if John Leaves. They survived without patti for a year but id hate to think of the NLE without John. Makes me cringe.

When Andy asks what you want for Christmas, you pick up a catalogue and point to a purple and yellow backpack is when you really should start to worry! :lol:

The loss of any of the long standing members of the band would be a blow, but to say that the band couldn't recover is an overstatement I think.

Over the years the NLE has lost many long standing members at one point or another (Steve Buslowe, Bob Kulick, Wells Kelly to name three) and survived, Mark and Kasim leaving last year was a blow to the band yet we're witnessing one of Meat's most succesful tours for at least a decade. The change in line up has over the last 30 years led to changes in the live show arrangements, sometimes for the better and rarely (in the long term) for the worse. IMO

End of the day, whilst the NLE is an important factor in the live show recipe they a backing band. You can't compare the NLE band members leaving, to (for example) Keith Richards or Charlie Watts leaving the Rolling Stones now that's an event that would signal the end of that band.

They didn't really survive without Patti. The tour was a complete disaster and ended up getting cancelled. I know Meat was sick but a lot of it had to do with Patti's absence as well. They always find great musicians for the band but I think Patti is the one who is irreplacable.

I don't miss anyone. I think the band is perfect right now.

Youre right. But I mean Johns been there the second longest after Meat. It would be hard for me to take another drummer seriously. I cant see anyone better then john in that seat :shrug:

The person I miss the most from the NLE is Jim Steinman.:-)

I think I'd miss John and Patti from the lineup if they went as they've been such a fantastic part of the NLE for so long now and to a degree I think I'd miss Randy and Paul. The only people from the current lineup I'm not sure I'd miss is Justin, Danny and Dave and that's merely because I don't know much about them yet.

This time last year people said the same about Kasim and Mark. ;)

On the other hand, my first show was Bat 2 so for me, it seemed strange to have 2 female singers. I never really understood the point. Now everyone in the band has a distinct purpose.

She is indeed a nice lady, but her absence doesn't affect the quality of the show. Some songs like Boneyard sound much better with Patti & Justin's vocals, same with LOTO.

Some former members shined brighter than others. Pat Thrall comes to mind. I'm not really sad about any of their departures because the current NLE is so great. I wouldn't change a thing.

Why are the Goffs always referred to as one entity? I guess because individually, neither one was impressive. Neither Amy or Elaine is a strong vocalist or actress. I thought all the female vocalists in the 80's were rather unimpressive.

:twisted: ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh they were :devil:

I think they sounded good.
And looked even better :drool:

I have to disagree. Especially on The Meltdown concert, particularly Modern Girl.

Goffs sounded great inho. Amy on DRFL and Elaine on paradise really had some great chemistry with Meat.

I dare say Elaine in some aspects is the best counterpart meat has ever had.

Amy did Paradise and Elaine did Dead Ringer. I never really thought the chemistry was believable. And Patti is far better, imo.

Ah, guess any female singer with the NLE who isn't Patti is no good eh?

BIG thumbs up!!!!!!! :up::up::up:

No, Karla was great. I thought she had believable chemistry with Meat.

Karla I didn't like too much. mostly because I found her unattractive.

Her voice wasn't a killer either IMHO and the chemistry seemed forced.

lol
I guess everyone looked a bit strange in the 70's- the hairstyles and odd clothing.

and her face

lol
I think it was just strange makeup. In recent interviews, I think she looks better now than she did when she was younger.

Oh, Choices!
 

Well, y,all know my #1 miss. However, I do believe that Patti was/is the most talented singer/actress Meat has ever worked with. She is style with a capital "S". Also, miss Jimmy as Meat seemed to truly enjoy his presence. If you can stand one more opinion...Mark Alexander is one heck of a pianist--rock...ballad...whatever. Chopped liver does not come from the Eastman School of Music. So there, as always IMHO. Oh,I forgot one--Bobby Kulick - he always seemed so much fun (besides the musicianship).

I'll make my mark next to that comment

Well, I guess there is no question about who I miss the most ;-)

who do you miss most from the NLE
 

I personaly miss mark cc and kasim the most i really loved seeing them live with meat loaf

Very few of the ladies over the years have had "killer" voices. Patti and Aspen are the only ones with truly exceptional vocal ranges. Others have been good, but not phenomenal. Meat doesn't accept "good"; he wants to give the audience "amazing".

Really though, why are we all wasting time looking back? The current band is perfection and there is a new album and tour on the way. We should be looking forward and celebrating.

Why Look Back
 

I guess we are looking back here because this is the location where we do those things...Lost Boys, etc. Anyway, it is a hobby of the "ancient and afflicted" to spend time in reminiscence (sp?).

Same here :-) Steve and Pat were both really great players, and whilst not knocking any of Meat's female singers, Patti has always stood out for me as she and Meat have a chemistry on stage that is truly exceptional; more so than any of those who preceded her imo.

Because for me it's always been Meat Loaf and his band rather than Meat Loaf THE band, I've always expected there to be changes in the line-up over the years, and the current one is so phenomenal I wouldn't change anything either. John has always been superb, the guitar line-up is exceptional, Dave on sax makes a superb addition, and to me Justin is simply the best and most electrifying pianist I've heard in the NLE.

Caryl

Wario, I have to fundamentally disagree with you (not often that I do) on that one!!!

May be its a generation thing

Top of the miss you list - Steve Buslowe! I 've missed Steve since the day he left, no one has come near to being able to replace him! I saw him for the last time at Loreley and even though there have been great shows since, I always hated seeing Kasim up there in his spot. But then I never liked Kasim - not sad that he has left1
greetz anne

Is there anyone who dislikes Kasim, who never saw Steve Buslowe? :bleh:

I've only seen Steve Buslowe on videos (never live). Kasim is a talented musician in his own right, but as they say, change is a good thing, and I prefer Danny :wink:

I can ditto on that one (big surprise). Did you or do you know a lady named Sabine who used to really like Steve. I think she was at the same concert you mention. Now, that's a one in a million stab!! Well, maybe not a million :-)!

Kasim was brilliant, good BV's too!
I love the line up now! If i'm honest, my favourite NLE line up was the 93 - 96! Loved the 'NY Beacon theatre show' soooooooooo much!! very powerful!:D