For heaven's sake, Meat's still bringing out albums! And I don't intend to do his retirement planning for him
. nor anticipate or predict it.
Meat is still full of energy, creativity, zest .. and I shall enjoy that for the years he continues to apply this to rock music, then I shall still have his albums and continue to follow his career as an actor.
As to seeking some kind of successor/mimic .. Meat is Meat; iconic, unique and irreplaceable. There are many tribute singers around, many very good at what they do I'm sure. I never go to see them as there simply is no substitute for Meat as far as I'm concerned; most copy what he initiated. But Meat is more than a voice and a set of movements .. he is a creative, passionate man with a unique talent, a lifetime of stagecraft, brilliant humour and an amazing personality. It's everything about the man who creates Meat Loaf on stage that makes me want to go and see the show.
One day there will be no more shows to go to. It will be a sad day, but I will have many wonderful memories of a brilliant ride for many, many years, will still have the music, and God willing still have Meat's acting to enjoy. Meanwhile I shall enjoy all that he creates and gives ..
To quote Browning "Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be .." HCTB was superb, so is HIAH as far as I'm concerned. We're still getting the best. That's enough for me, and I will continue to treasure it, and look forward to more Meat Loaf.
Caryl