Meat Loaf, born as Marvin Lee Aday on September 27, 1947, was an American singer, actor, and songwriter. He rose to fame in the 1970s with his unique style of music that combined hard rock, operatic vocals, and theatrical performances.

Meat Loaf's most successful album is "Bat Out of Hell," released in 1977. It was produced by Jim Steinman, and together they created an epic rock opera that has sold over 50 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. The album featured hits like "Paradise by the Dashboard Light," "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad," and the title track "Bat Out of Hell."

Meat Loaf continued to release successful albums throughout the 1980s, including "Dead Ringer" and "Midnight at the Lost and Found." He also made a name for himself as an actor, appearing in movies like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," "Roadie," and "Fight Club."

In 1993, Meat Loaf reunited with Jim Steinman to release "Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell," which included the hit song "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)." The album sold over 14 million copies and won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance.

Meat Loaf continued to perform and release music throughout his career, earning critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase. He passed away on January 20, 2022, at the age of 74.

• "Bat Out of Hell" (1977)
• "Dead Ringer" (1981)
• "Midnight at the Lost and Found" (1983)
• "Bad Attitude" (1984)
• "Blind Before I Stop" (1986)
• "Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell" (1993)
• "Welcome to the Neighbourhood" (1995)
• "Couldn't Have Said It Better" (2003)
• "Bat Out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose" (2006)
• "Hang Cool Teddy Bear" (2010)
• "Hell in a Handbasket" (2011)
• "Braver Than We Are" (2016)