2007-03-07 21:51:59 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Celebrities
Meat Loaf is the stage name of Michael Lee Aday (born Marvin Lee Aday on September 27, 1951), in Dallas, Texas.an American rock singer and actor (stage and screen).
Has told numerous contradictory "official" stories of how he got his stage name.
The likely answer is that it was given to him by his high school football coach because of his size.
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2007-03-07 22:08:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over the years, he has given several different stories on how he got his nickname. The most common one is that he stepped on the foot of his high school football coach, who, instead of swearing, shouted 'Meat Loaf!'.
another version is
Marvin Lee Aday's high school football coach in Dallas called him "Meatloaf" because of his size
there is also this one
according to his official website, his name started when his father called him "Meat" as a two-year-old. His schoolmates would later turn it into Meat Loaf as it has the same initials as his real name, M.L.
this one is the latest one I can find from a recent interview
Looking back on it now, do you think taking your stage name from a ground-beef dish might not have been the greatest idea?
This is what people don't understand. Anybody in their right mind would not have chosen that, okay? My father started calling me that when I was a kid. When I went to the first grade, my teacher said, ''Meat, sit down.'' I would go to church and the minister would say, ''Meat, we're glad to see you here.'' I can't win. But I don't think it's any funnier than other people's names. Start saying ''Bruce Springsteen'' over and over again. Everybody's name is weird.
2007-03-08 05:58:44 · answer #2 · answered by Adorabilly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The man with one of the most colourful stage names in show business, was born Marvin Lee Aday on September 27th, 1948 in Dallas Texas. Over the years, he has given several different stories on how he got his nickname. The most common one is that he stepped on the foot of his high school football coach, who, instead of swearing, shouted 'Meat Loaf!'
2007-03-08 05:58:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obvious! His first name is Meat, short for Meaty and surname Loaf.
2007-03-08 16:33:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
chef made him some meatloaf
2007-03-08 05:54:03 · answer #5 · answered by rykkers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he started singing cuz chefs meatloaf was so good.
2007-03-08 07:51:03 · answer #6 · answered by Reptile Lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why he got his name from Chef in South Park. LOL!!!
2007-03-08 05:54:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
according to imdb.com he had given several accounts of how the name came about. if you check out the link below you can read what they have one him.
http://imdb.com/name/nm0001533/bio
2007-03-10 13:46:22 · answer #8 · answered by TheatreFan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause he didn't want the name Turkey?
2007-03-08 05:57:03 · answer #9 · answered by Lefty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing because "small fry" wouldn't have been appropriate given his size.
2007-03-08 05:54:35 · answer #10 · answered by squealy68 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋