He always reminded me of the yin to Captain Beefheart's yang; I think that's the highest compliment you can pay someone. RIP.
During the tour for the album, Meat Loaf collapsed at Wembley Arena on December 15, 2003. Four days later, he underwent a two-hour heart operation after being diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. Meat Loaf - Where The Rubber Meets The Road Meat Loaf - Live At The Beacon Theater (Live In The Neighbourhood) - October 23rd 1995 - DVD