Meat Loaf was born Marvin Lee Aday on September 27, 1947, in Dallas, Texas.

His stage moniker was inspired by his high school football team’s nickname for him. Meat Loaf’s name has persisted with him over the years, owing to his powerful, versatile voice and spectacular live acts.
Meat Loaf’s incredible voice has long astounded both fans and casual listeners. It’s said that Meat Loaf hit a note so high during one of his recording sessions that the studio blew a fuse. You’ll wonder if there’s any truth to that story after watching his performance. On July 13, 1994, at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Grammy Award-winning performer performed an epic performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at the 65th MLB All-Star Game.