Meat Loaf article and Photo in Sun Newspaper

ChrisBelfast · 19 Nov 2003, 15:44

Todays (Wed) Sun newspaper has an article and photo titled "Meat Loaf Flat out of Hell". For those who cannot get access to the sun newspaper, the same article is online at:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2003532145,00.html

RoknRollJesus · 19 Nov 2003, 15:50

Thanks for posting that Chris. I don't know what is worse.....imagining what that moment was like or actually "seeing" it!

Meat was on my mind all day yesterday - I really hope he is taking all of our advice and taking the time to recuperate properly!

jo

Bart · 19 Nov 2003, 16:24

This pic is in fact terrible when you know the story behind it. Its awfull to see him this way.

Cpl Mickey · 19 Nov 2003, 16:29

CHSIB

Shawmtloaf · 19 Nov 2003, 16:34

Simply heart-breaking

Ewan

ChrisBelfast · 19 Nov 2003, 16:41

its scarier than Sues one, at least he was awake (if thats the correct word?) in that one

ChrisBelfast · 19 Nov 2003, 16:46

Just found another article online, its from the Mirror - another big newspaper here in the UK. For those of you without access to a copy of the mirror the link is:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/allnews...l&siteid=50143

Pretty much the same material covered, no photo but the part that did stand out was

"ROCKER Meat Loaf has been ordered to stop touring after collapsing with exhaustion on stage."

For those non-UK members, the british press is little to go on.

bathelmet · 19 Nov 2003, 16:49

I have just read an article in the Glasgow evening newspaper, with a quote from Meta's record company confirming that the Glasgow concert WILL go ahead.

bathelmet · 19 Nov 2003, 16:49

I meant Meat's company, not Meta's!

Kev · 19 Nov 2003, 16:50

You know what is even more sad... have hard would it be for them to add 1 extra line at the bottom saying 'Meat Loaf also has a new single out on Monday'? I know people would probably claim it's all a publicity stunt, but it wouldnt harm sales

ChrisBelfast · 19 Nov 2003, 16:54

i'd thought that too - its a shame Meats got so much publicity on TV and Radio this week regards his ill health when next week i can imagine the single not being promoted at all. Have to say tho its been added to local radio stations playlists!!!

sundaygirl · 19 Nov 2003, 17:00

ok im new herebut this is on the whats on wembley website

Meat Loaf admitted to hospital

Multi-platinum superstar performer Meat Loaf collapsed from exhaustion due to a prolonged viral infection at a sold-out concert last night at London's Wembley Arena. Meat Loaf tried to return to perform another song but on the advice of doctors who were present, was taken to the nearest hospital, Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow, where he was admitted.

Under doctor's orders, Meat Loaf's second sold-out Wembley Arena concert, scheduled for tonight, Tuesday 18th November, has been cancelled. There is no word yet regarding the rescheduling of the show.

Greg Castell, Joint Managing Director of Mercury Records (Meat Loaf's UK Record Label), said, "Meat Loaf is a total star and a fantastic competitor but sometimes when your body and your doctor tell you to rest you have to just stop."

Meat Loaf will be re-evaluated by doctor today and further information about his status will be made available.

Kev · 19 Nov 2003, 17:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by sundaygirl

Greg Castell, Joint Managing Director of Mercury Records (Meat Loaf's UK Record Label), said, "Meat Loaf is a total star and a fantastic competitor but sometimes when your body and your doctor tell you to rest you have to just stop."

~~~~ing ~~~~er... promote his ~~~~ing work then you dick!!!!

god i hate that castell prick!!!

Lore · 19 Nov 2003, 18:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisNI

Todays (Wed) Sun newspaper has an article and photo titled "Meat Loaf Flat out of Hell". For those who cannot get access to the sun newspaper, the same article is online at:
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2003532145,00.html

The trouble with these types of articles is that they simply are not true!
I was there and Line by line this is what was wrong with this article!

THIS is the horrifying moment stricken rocker Meat Loaf collapsed on stage in front of 11,000 screaming fans.
> Screaming, not quite: listening yes, singing yes, cheering at the perfomance yes but at least from where I was sitting there was no screaming, certainly not in the way they mean!

The 18st singer clasped a hand to his head and fell to the ground, then lay motionless as his backing singers carried on with their act.
> yep but was at the end of the song and was probally down 5-10 seconds before end of song and the backing singers simply finished the line and rushed to him!

Seconds later the lights at London’s Wembley Arena were dimmed and worried roadies helped the star off stage.
> Lights were dimmed and some spotlights placed on other members of band until he was helped up and briefly off stage.

Bat Out Of Hell star Meat re-appeared five minutes later to sing in a chair. But he broke off after just one verse.
> Not true he performed a entire song with a mike stand (though not leaning more like someone who is dizzy and might need it for balance before leaving that on the side of the stage and continuing without) after that song he began 'it must have been love' he looked to me to be leaning forward next to piano and could posibly been on a stool.

The 57-year-old US star was yesterday treated in hospital for exhaustion brought on by a virus.

> Well guess that bit is true!

Gez · 19 Nov 2003, 18:21

I gave the SECC at call today and they said that the concert is still on

Bigmomma · 19 Nov 2003, 18:37

thanks for these links i bought these newspapers today, dont usually....
only to get out the shop look through them, nothing, then looked at
the title properly and they are the irish version

ooh well next time i will know better.
kezzina

Gez · 19 Nov 2003, 18:41

BigMomma, dont worry if its the Irish version.

Turn it upside down and you'll be okay :P

Bigmomma · 19 Nov 2003, 18:44

is their a different way to read it then Gerry?
kezzina

Tim · 19 Nov 2003, 19:07

Pretty shockin' picture.

It is here all over the news. In every paper that i've seen.

Asha · 19 Nov 2003, 19:37

it's in the Telegraaf online. I know it's dutch, but to indulge
http://www2.telegraaf.nl/prive/article5931591.ece

BostonCPA · 19 Nov 2003, 19:51

He works so hard for everyone! He needs to take sometime and get better or something else is going to happen. He won't loss his fans, we all love him and want him to get better.

A very sad BostonCPA

sherrie87 · 19 Nov 2003, 20:36

Obviously the American press sucks, because the Yahoo article yesterday is all that I've seen from an American source. A lot of radio programs have mentioned Meat and sent well wishes (usually in the form of playing AFL), but nary a word on the TV or newspaper. I sat through every vapid second of "Entertainment Tonight" last night and they didn't say a thing. Grrrrr.....

Sherrie

Dave · 19 Nov 2003, 23:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by sherrie87

Obviously the American press sucks, because the Yahoo article yesterday is all that I've seen from an American source. A lot of radio programs have mentioned Meat and sent well wishes (usually in the form of playing AFL), but nary a word on the TV or newspaper. I sat through every vapid second of "Entertainment Tonight" last night and they didn't say a thing. Grrrrr.....
Sherrie

FoxNews was on it like butter on a baked potato last night! It was part of the scroll at the bottom of the screen and even got a mention during one of the headline updates, but then again Fox seems to like Meat Loaf.

ROCK ON FOX NEWS!!!

Cathie · 19 Nov 2003, 23:16

Thanks to everyone for posting these links. Fingers crossed that Meat gets better soon.

shadow1000001 · 20 Nov 2003, 00:24

I could of just cried when I saw that picture.

Hopefully he is resting now and getting well.

Maria

19 Nov 2003, 15:44	#1
ChrisBelfast Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.02.2003 Location: Posts: 1,061	Meat Loaf article and Photo in Sun Newspaper Todays (Wed) Sun newspaper has an article and photo titled "Meat Loaf Flat out of Hell". For those who cannot get access to the sun newspaper, the same article is online at: http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2003532145,00.html

19 Nov 2003, 19:51	#21
BostonCPA Loafer Join Date: 23.10.2003 Location: Florida/MGM Posts: 99	Oh My Gosh!! He works so hard for everyone! He needs to take sometime and get better or something else is going to happen. He won't loss his fans, we all love him and want him to get better. A very sad BostonCPA

19 Nov 2003, 15:50	#2
RoknRollJesus Livin' La Vida Loafa! Join Date: 03.10.2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,529	Thanks for posting that Chris. I don't know what is worse.....imagining what that moment was like or actually "seeing" it! Meat was on my mind all day yesterday - I really hope he is taking all of our advice and taking the time to recuperate properly! jo

19 Nov 2003, 16:24	#3
Bart Bald Mega Loafer Join Date: 06.03.2003 Location: Holland, but I prefer Greece Posts: 2,243	This pic is in fact terrible when you know the story behind it. Its awfull to see him this way.

19 Nov 2003, 16:29	#4
Cpl Mickey Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.09.2003 Location: Maidstone. England Posts: 1,378	CHSIB

19 Nov 2003, 16:34	#5
Shawmtloaf Loafer Join Date: 07.07.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 56	Simply heart-breaking Ewan

19 Nov 2003, 16:41	#6
ChrisBelfast Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.02.2003 Location: Posts: 1,061	its scarier than Sues one, at least he was awake (if thats the correct word?) in that one

19 Nov 2003, 16:46	#7
ChrisBelfast Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.02.2003 Location: Posts: 1,061	Just found another article online, its from the Mirror - another big newspaper here in the UK. For those of you without access to a copy of the mirror the link is: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/allnews...l&siteid=50143 Pretty much the same material covered, no photo but the part that did stand out was "ROCKER Meat Loaf has been ordered to stop touring after collapsing with exhaustion on stage." For those non-UK members, the british press is little to go on.

19 Nov 2003, 16:49	#8
bathelmet Senior Loafer Join Date: 11.05.2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 152	I have just read an article in the Glasgow evening newspaper, with a quote from Meta's record company confirming that the Glasgow concert WILL go ahead.

19 Nov 2003, 16:50	#10
Kev Just Kev Join Date: 01.06.2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,856	You know what is even more sad... have hard would it be for them to add 1 extra line at the bottom saying 'Meat Loaf also has a new single out on Monday'? I know people would probably claim it's all a publicity stunt, but it wouldnt harm sales

19 Nov 2003, 16:54	#11
ChrisBelfast Mega Loafer Join Date: 18.02.2003 Location: Posts: 1,061	i'd thought that too - its a shame Meats got so much publicity on TV and Radio this week regards his ill health when next week i can imagine the single not being promoted at all. Have to say tho its been added to local radio stations playlists!!!

19 Nov 2003, 17:00	#12
sundaygirl Rookie Join Date: 19.11.2003 Location: reading berkshire Posts: 13	ok im new herebut this is on the whats on wembley website Meat Loaf admitted to hospital Multi-platinum superstar performer Meat Loaf collapsed from exhaustion due to a prolonged viral infection at a sold-out concert last night at London's Wembley Arena. Meat Loaf tried to return to perform another song but on the advice of doctors who were present, was taken to the nearest hospital, Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow, where he was admitted. Under doctor's orders, Meat Loaf's second sold-out Wembley Arena concert, scheduled for tonight, Tuesday 18th November, has been cancelled. There is no word yet regarding the rescheduling of the show. Greg Castell, Joint Managing Director of Mercury Records (Meat Loaf's UK Record Label), said, "Meat Loaf is a total star and a fantastic competitor but sometimes when your body and your doctor tell you to rest you have to just stop." Meat Loaf will be re-evaluated by doctor today and further information about his status will be made available.

19 Nov 2003, 18:21	#15
Gez Knicker thief Join Date: 17.04.2003 Location: auch...not on the fence Posts: 5,633	I gave the SECC at call today and they said that the concert is still on

19 Nov 2003, 18:37	#16
Bigmomma Super Loafer Join Date: 07.07.2003 Location: Somewhere in time in my mind......... Posts: 655	thanks for these links i bought these newspapers today, dont usually.... only to get out the shop look through them, nothing, then looked at the title properly and they are the irish version ooh well next time i will know better. kezzina

19 Nov 2003, 18:41	#17
Gez Knicker thief Join Date: 17.04.2003 Location: auch...not on the fence Posts: 5,633	BigMomma, dont worry if its the Irish version. Turn it upside down and you'll be okay :P

19 Nov 2003, 18:44	#18
Bigmomma Super Loafer Join Date: 07.07.2003 Location: Somewhere in time in my mind......... Posts: 655	is their a different way to read it then Gerry? kezzina

19 Nov 2003, 19:07	#19
Tim The Butcher Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Westervoort, The Netherlands Posts: 10,321	Pretty shockin' picture. It is here all over the news. In every paper that i've seen.

19 Nov 2003, 19:37	#20
Asha Mega Loafer Join Date: 05.05.2003 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 1,356	it's in the Telegraaf online. I know it's dutch, but to indulge http://www2.telegraaf.nl/prive/article5931591.ece

19 Nov 2003, 20:36	#22
sherrie87 Mega Loafer Join Date: 20.02.2003 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 1,262	Obviously the American press sucks, because the Yahoo article yesterday is all that I've seen from an American source. A lot of radio programs have mentioned Meat and sent well wishes (usually in the form of playing AFL), but nary a word on the TV or newspaper. I sat through every vapid second of "Entertainment Tonight" last night and they didn't say a thing. Grrrrr..... Sherrie

19 Nov 2003, 23:16	#24
Cathie Sweet But Sadistic Join Date: 18.06.2003 Location: Lincolnshire/Essex depending on the time of year! Posts: 4,098	Thanks to everyone for posting these links. Fingers crossed that Meat gets better soon.

20 Nov 2003, 00:24	#25
shadow1000001 Mega Loafer Join Date: 10.07.2003 Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,580	I could of just cried when I saw that picture. Hopefully he is resting now and getting well. Maria