The late American singer Meat Loaf claimed he once grabbed Prince Andrew and screamed ‘I don’t give a s*** who you are’ after the two were reportedly involved in a brawl over Sarah Ferguson.
The Bat Out Of Hell star said the Duke of York tried pushing him into a moat while they were filming for the one-off charity event It’s a Royal Knockout in Staffordshire in 1987.
According to the Guardian, he allegedly grabbed the monarch and warned him about Sarah Ferguson’s flirtations with the singer. He then told him that he couldn’t touch him. I’m royal’.
Meat Loaf is reported to have bluntly informed a ‘jealous’ Prince Andrew: ‘I don’t give a s*** who you are’, before pushing him back.
It’s among the more memorable tales of the American’s colourful life, alongside previous claims that he once gave serial killer Charles Manson a lift and that his car was used by the American secret service during JFK’s assassination in 1963.
His family today announced that Marvin Lee Aday, the singer who was actually Marvin Lee Aday, had died at the age 74. He sold more than 100 million albums and appeared in 65 films.
Today, Meat Loaf was remembered by Cher and Andrew Lloyd Webber, both of whom said that she had so much fun working with him.
The late American singer Meat Loaf claimed he once grabbed Prince Andrew and screamed ‘I don’t give a s*** who you are’ while filming for the one-off charity event It’s a Royal Knockout in Staffordshire in 1987 (pictured above with Prince Edward for rehearsals of event at Alton Towers Theme Park)
Picture of the Duke of York participating in the 1987 charity event It’s a Royal Knockout
Later, Meat Loaf claimed that the shove caused The Queen to resent him after he confronted her son Prince Andrew.
Meat stated that he had a great time filming with The Firm members for It’s a Royal Knockout, in a 2003 Guardian interview.
“Fergie was not flirting with me at all, but she was watching me closely, and Andrew may have gotten a bit – I don’t know if I am wrong. I believe he became a little jealous.
“He tried pushing me into the water. He attempted to push me into the moat.
So I turned and grabbed him, and he says “You can’t touch my.” I’m royal”.
‘I said: “Well you tried to push me in the moat, Jack, I don’t give a s*** who you are, you’re going in the moat”.’
This tale came back to life today when news broke that the power ballard icon had died. There were thousands of tributes from all over the world.
Meat Loaf had an extraordinary career over six decades with the Bat Out Of Hell trilogy among his most popular musical offerings.
The title track of Bat Out Of Hell was almost ten minutes long, Paradise By The Dashboard Light came from the same album and I’d Give Anything For Love (But Not That) were his hits from 1993’s Bat Out Of Hell II. Back Into Hell.
He won a Grammy for his song I’d Do Anything For Love (But Not That). The role of Eddie was also taken by the rocker in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, 1975.
He received the Hero Award from the Q Awards Music Ceremony in 2016. This was his dedication to everyday heroes.
His music career was not limited to music. He also appeared in numerous films like 1999’s Fight Club or 1992’s Wayne’s World.
Meat Loaf performing in Las Vegas October 2013. His family announced today that the American singer had died at the tender age of 74.
Meat Loaf was an American singer who has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. He also starred as a star in 65 movies. Pictured in 1993
Meat Loaf (with his wife Deborah) at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Feb 2008. When he passed away, she was there by his side.
Meat Loaf was open about his health problems, including asthma. He collapsed onstage in Pittsburgh during a 2011 concert. In 2003, Meat Loaf collapsed in London’s Wembley Arena and had to be admitted to hospital.
Later, he held a press conference at Kensington to assure his fans of his well-being. A statement was made by him after a 2016 collapse on stage in Canada. It stated that it was caused by severe dehydration.
Born in Dallas in 1947, Meat Loaf found early success on the stage in the 1970s, performing in the Broadway musicals Hair and The Rocky Horror Show – before he switched focus to rock music around 1972.
Meat Loaf collaborated with Mr Steinman (who died in April) on his debut album. This record showcased Mr Steinman’s strong voice and established his motorcycle-riding, leather-clad rock personality.
The singer will be best remembered for famously singing in Bat Out Of Hell: ‘Like a bat out of hell I’ll be gone when the morning comes; When the night is over, like a bat out of hell, I’ll be gone, gone, gone.’
His wife, Deborah Gillespie, who hails from Canada, married him in 2007. He is also survived by Pearl Aday and Amanda Aday who were both singers who toured with him.
He had both children with his first wife Leslie Edmonds, whom he met when she was working as a secretary at Bearsville Studios – and they were married from 1978 to 2001. Scott Ian, Anthrax guitarist is Pearl’s wife.
Prince Charles and Meat Loaf meet singers at a ‘Party in the Park,’ held in Hyde Park in London in March 2003.
Cher (right) and Meat Loaf are pictured with Des Lynam after their 1998 appearance on BBC Radio 2’s The Des Lynam Show.
Meat Loaf (right), with Jim Steinman, a longtime colleague in March 1978. Mr Steinman died in April last year
The alleged origins of his stage name range from his weight to a favourite recipe of his mother’s – and he renamed himself Michael After a Levi’s TV advertisement in 1984, Lee Aday said that ‘Poor fat Marvin cannot wear Levi’s.’
Also, the singer went offstage as ‘Meat Loaf’. This was also printed on his passport. But, after getting into difficulty in Germany, where he was held in immigration for six hour’s time, he switched it back to Michael.
Meat Loaf’s relatives posted a statement on Meat Loaf’s Facebook page today saying: “Our hearts are broken to report that the legendary Meat Loaf has passed away with Deborah at his side.
The eldest daughter, Amanda, along with close friends and family have been there for him the entire time.
His remarkable career, which spanned six decades, saw him selling over 100million records worldwide and appearing in 65 movies including Fight Club. Focus. Rocky Horror Picture Show. Wayne’s World. Bat Out of Hell continues to be one of America’s top-selling albums.
It was added that “We are so sorry for your loss and appreciate your support during this difficult time.”
“We appreciate your consideration of privacy during this difficult time. “Don’t stop rocking!”