After 38 Years, "Meat Loaf" Wants A Name Change! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-26-2010, 10:21 PM

Veteran rocker Meat Loaf thinks people don't take him seriously because of his stage name.

Meat Loaf has wanted to change his name for 38 years - because it makes him sound like a clown.

The 'Bat out of Hell' hitmaker - whose real name is Marvin Lee Aday - likes that his moniker stands out but worries it makes him look unprofessional, with similarities to that of a circus performer.

Discussing what his biggest challenge has been, he said: "My name. It works because people remember it, but it doesn't work because people don't take me seriously - it's like a Barnum and Bailey clown name. I've wanted to change it since 1972."

Meat Loaf first launched into the music scene the late 70s, and has performed in a number of conditions, embarrassing himself on stage "every night".

The 62-year-old rocker said: "I've gone on stage with a broken leg, in a wheelchair, on crutches. The only thing I haven't done is cut off my ear.

"My gigs are built on improvisation - I go out there and I'm like the Energizer bunny. Every night, I come off and go into the band's room and say, 'People don't ever let me do that again.' "

http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf...change_1149426

Cactus Jack · 06-26-2010, 10:27 PM

Bread Loaf?

Zoneboy · 06-26-2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

Bread Loaf?

Is that a name suggestion or an idea for a new duo featuring Marvin and David Gates?

Marvo301 · 06-26-2010, 10:37 PM

Mashed Potatoes!!

Cactus Jack · 06-26-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Is that a name suggestion or an idea for a new duo featuring Marvin and David Gates?

lOL nope

Cactus Jack · 06-26-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Mashed Potatoes!!

Stuffing

catlover79 · 06-27-2010, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

Is that a name suggestion or an idea for a new duo featuring Marvin and David Gates?

Now THAT would be an interesting collaboration!! Can you even imagine Meat Loaf trying to sing "If"?

ABlairican Pie · 06-27-2010, 11:31 PM

Salisbury Steak?

TJL · 06-28-2010, 01:10 PM

Turkey Loaf!

It sounds healthier.

catlover79 · 06-28-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Turkey Loaf!

It sounds healthier.

How about Tofu Loaf - that's even healthier!!

robyrob · 06-28-2010, 07:37 PM

if he wants peole to take him seriously he should pick something classy, like Prime Rib.

catlover79 · 06-28-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by robyrob

if he wants peole to take him seriously he should pick something classy, like Prime Rib.

Or maybe Medium Rare?

06-26-2010, 10:21 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	After 38 Years, "Meat Loaf" Wants A Name Change! Veteran rocker Meat Loaf thinks people don't take him seriously because of his stage name. Meat Loaf has wanted to change his name for 38 years - because it makes him sound like a clown. The 'Bat out of Hell' hitmaker - whose real name is Marvin Lee Aday - likes that his moniker stands out but worries it makes him look unprofessional, with similarities to that of a circus performer. Discussing what his biggest challenge has been, he said: "My name. It works because people remember it, but it doesn't work because people don't take me seriously - it's like a Barnum and Bailey clown name. I've wanted to change it since 1972." Meat Loaf first launched into the music scene the late 70s, and has performed in a number of conditions, embarrassing himself on stage "every night". The 62-year-old rocker said: "I've gone on stage with a broken leg, in a wheelchair, on crutches. The only thing I haven't done is cut off my ear. "My gigs are built on improvisation - I go out there and I'm like the Energizer bunny. Every night, I come off and go into the band's room and say, 'People don't ever let me do that again.' " http://www.contactmusic.com/news.nsf...change_1149426 Attached Images
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