Meat Loaf, originally named Marvin Lee Aday, was born in Dallas, Texas on September 27, 1947.

His stage name ⁣came from a‍ nickname his high school football team gave ⁣him. This name has followed him​ throughout his career as Meat Loaf⁣ became well-known for his strong and wide-ranging voice along with his dramatic live performances. ‍

Meat Loaf’s‍ incredible voice has always amazed⁤ fans and casual ⁣listeners ⁤too. There are ‌stories that during one of Meat Loaf’s recording sessions, he hit such a ⁤high note​ that it caused the studio to blow a fuse. After you see him perform,⁤ you might wonder if that tale‍ is true.

On July ‌13, 1994, the Grammy Award-winning singer ⁣gave an unforgettable performance of ‍“The Star-Spangled ‍Banner” at the 65th MLB All-Star Game held at Three Rivers⁣ Stadium in Pittsburgh,⁣ Pennsylvania.

With Penn State’s ROTC ​Color Guard by his side, Meat ⁢Loaf took America’s⁣ cherished ⁢song to new heights! He broke all expectations and showed everyone how The Star-Spangled Banner should really ⁤be ⁣sung.

There‌ were no dry ​eyes in⁣ the crowd. People ⁢stood ⁤up⁣ and sang along with their hands over ⁤their⁢ hearts ⁢facing the flag.​ In every part of the ⁤stadium ​fans were wiping​ tears away‌ from their faces—even kids!

What made⁣ this performance so special was⁣ the beautiful piano music⁢ played ⁣by Meat Loaf’s pianist which set a noble tone for this ‍momentous occasion. All these elements combined created an unforgettable experience.

It was ⁣an amazing memory ⁢for those ⁢who witnessed it live or watched ⁢on ‍TV as Meat Loaf⁣ earned admiration from a thankful nation gaining ⁤many new fans.

You ⁣are about‍ to see one of the best performances ​of our National ‍Anthem ‍ever‌ done by anyone!⁤ It felt like this‌ powerful song was​ meant just for Meat Loaf!‍