Legendary singer and actor, Meatloaf is no longer with us. His life somewhat revolved around controversies and racial allegations in addition to best-selling albums.
Famous rock icon, Meat Loaf has passed away at the age of 74. The legendary singer met his demise after battling Covid for days, sources say. He was known for the famous rock album trilogy, Bat Out of Hell.
Providing the greatest rock hits of the generation, Meatloaf was amid a lot of controversies as well. He was accused of being a racist by more than one person, a claim that the singer never really agreed upon.
May his departed soul rest in peace.
Was Meatloaf racist? Controversy and Allegations Explained
No, Meatloaf was not a racist.
The rock singer has made it aware more than once that he was not a racist. Speaking in an interview in 2012, he said, “ I”m not bigoted, I’m not racist. You know. This sounds stupid, but one of my best friends is gay.”
Despite this, he was among a lot of controversies surrounding racial abuse and stuff. A lot of people have accused him of racial abuse, however, no evidence was ever provided.
Also, the singer’s songs somewhat gave a different interpretation to the people who wanted to accuse him of being a racist. So, they had their reasons to start the controversy.
However, Meatloaf identified each and every person as equal, regardless of race, color, and sex.
Meat Loaf, singer whose Bat Out Of Hell album is one of the best-selling of all time, dies aged 74 https://t.co/NRh422Sjls
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) January 21, 2022
Meatloaf Ethnicity: White Or Black?
Meatloaf comes from a White ethnic group. He is not black.
However, few people satirically called him a black man after he wrote controversial lyrics in one of his songs. However, it was not intended and the singer had already apologized then.
Moreover, he was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. The rock singer started getting involved in music in 1964 and was best known for the hit rock album, Bat Out of Hell.
Meat Loaf, the legendary singer whose 1977 record “Bat out of Hell” is one of the best-selling albums of all time, has died at age 74, according to a statement on his verified Facebook page https://t.co/EaJqfgw09t
— CNN (@CNN) January 21, 2022
Meatloaf Family And Children To Know
Meatloaf leaves behind his wife and family as the singer passed away at the age of 74.
As per the reports, he was surrounded by his wife, Deborah at the time of his demise. We forward our condolences to his friends and family.
Best known as Meat Loaf, the singer’s real name was Michale Lee Aday. Rose to prominence with his 1977 album, his Bat Out Of Hell trilogy goes down as one of the greatest rock albums of all time.