Of course there is a distinct difference between lking an artist and worshiping them. I like Catatonia, but not nearly as much as i like Meat. But perhaps that has to do more with how thier music has related to my life.
For example, i often associate Catatonia with the days i spent in university, having a laugh with mates, generally good times. Whenever i listen to them now, it brings a smile to my face at the antics we used to get up to. To me, that music is my feel-good stuff.
Now Meat, on the other hand, although he's been there for the good times, such as births, marraiges, parties and the like, i will always associate some of his songs with some of the less happy times of my life, but i don't mean it in a bad way, not at all, it's just, and i know this sounds stupid, but his music, and therefore Meat himself through his music, has seen me through some of the worst times too. But the important thing is, that with Meat's help, i came through them. Therefore, it equates, in my mind at least, that Meat has played a much more important role in my life.
Maybe i'm getting this out all wrong and coming across like some kind of psycho - that's definately NOT my intenetion, but when asking do i just like Meat or do i idolise and worhip him, i'm not ashamed to admit that yes, i suppose do idolise and worship him.
Of course, people can take this too far though - i would never dream of say, stalking the poor man and making his life, and his loved ones lives unhappy - that would be completely insane.
But the reverse of that, i can honestly say that if i had the kind of life where money was no object at all, i would, quite happily, love to follow Meat around on tour. See him perform every night - but that's just me being idealistic, i know that is never going to happen. Yes, i'm quite happy to pay whatever it costs to get the new Meat Loaf CD or any kind of memorabillia from one of his shows, but i'm also aware that i do have a life outside of Meat - one where my children need nappies and christmas toys buying. I think, in the end, it's all about putting it into perspective.
Yes, i idolise Meat, and i'm not ashamed to admit it. He's a big part of my life, and i love it.
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