Michael Aday (Metloaf) has passed away.

My Meatloaf story: about 20 years ago I was in the Stamford Connecticut Town Center mall when I spotted Meatloaf with wife and two young daughters. I was very tempted to go up and ask for an autograph but decided not too! I didn't want to bug him seeing he was with his family! Meatloaf was the kind of guy that stood out in public! At that time he was probably living in the Stamford/Greenwich area - same as me.

I never cared much for Bat Out of Hell. Too bombastic theater rock! I preferred the Clash, Sex Pistols, Ramones ... this was back in '77-'78! Punk was shaking up the moribund rock scene with new energy!

Let us also say goodbye today to the passing on Thursday of comedian Louie Anderson at age 68 of cancer! I liked his comedy style! Both Louie and Meatloaf were big heavy guys. 

RIP.

RIP. Thanks.

Ellen Foley still with us and making fine new music.