I never saw Meat and Jim as freaks. To me, they were totally natural. It was just the same as Freddy singing "Bohemian Rhapsody" and Bryan Adams "Everything I Do (I Do It For You)"
If you want freaky, try Regurgitator "Polyester Girl" *giggles*
> I first discovered Jim my senior year in high school, when
> Bat 1 was first released. I picked up the Rocky Horror
> soundtrack (that pre-dated the movie version in Iowa
> City)about that same time and made the connection with
> Meat Loaf. I was very much into Queen, Zep, and classical
> at the time and felt a strong common thread throughout all
> of them. Jim's lyrics were the most amazing aspect of his
> work--very powerful, unprecedented and unusual choices. I
> guess I never saw Meat and Jim as the 'freak act' that
> alot of the music business tended to, at least at first,
> put them in--the strength and integrity of their work made
> them such viable contenders I just saw them as outstanding
> assets to rock playlists.
> Over the years Jim's lyrical magic continued, but it would
> be great if he were just more prolific!
> But the short answer would be in high school, first lp.
> Leesa J
>
>
> > O.k when were you first bitten by Steinman's Bat!
> >
> > I was five and heard Bat Out Of Hell, Music never was the
> > same again for me.
> >
> > My Uncle went to Woolworth's and bought it we sat and
> > listened and it felt as if the house walls would cave in!
> > We had it on so Loud.
> >
> > So, how did you discover the Wonderful World of Steinman?
> >
> > Grace XX
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