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Meat Loaf: 'I'm sorry'
9:16am Saturday 12th July 2008
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ROMSEY: American rock star takes the blame for poor sound quality ROCK star Meat Loaf has apologised for his controversial Hamp-shire gig which left hundreds of fans calling for refunds.
Many of the 10,000-strong crowd walked out of Broadlands in Romsey early after the concert was plagued with poor weather and sound problems.
Yesterday the 60-year-old Texan rocker said he was "extremely upset" and "extremely sorry" for the show, for which he said he took the blame.
The apology comes after the Daily Echo was inundated with letters and e-mails from disappointed fans who shelled out £37.50 plus booking fees for tickets.
Many called for refunds, complaining of terrible sound quality and a lacklustre performance from Meat Loaf.
However, when asked by the Daily Echo whether fans would be reimbursed, Meat Loaf's publicist David Cox said: "No further comment. He's made that statement and that's it."
Shows in Bath and Nottingham have also hit sour notes with fans.
In a statement on his website, Meat Loaf said the bad weather and small PA system had caused problems with sound levels which the band were unaware of on stage.
He said: "The real story is that on stage we had no idea of the problems that were occurring in the audience.
"I am extremely upset at what occurred and I am extremely sorry and I will take the blame.
"Although I cannot control the weather, I should have been aware that the sound system was not adequate enough to cover the grounds with the amount of people in the audience and with the weather the way it was.
"Forced to limit the sound at that level for over an hour and with the winds blowing so strong, my front-of-house mixer could not hear the mix and so he was struggling with the sound and the weather throughout the entire show."
Meat Loaf said he would personally ensure the sound problems are solved for remaining open-air concerts during the 20-night tour.
He added: "I have instructed all parties in control to make sure there is enough PA so that this kind of terrible, terrible problem does not occur again.
"That does not rectify the problem that occurred in Hampshire but hopefully we will make sure that it doesn't happen again in future."
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Disco Stu, IoW says...
10:21am Sat 12 Jul 08
Mick, says...
10:41am Sat 12 Jul 08
Pete, Southampton says...
11:32am Sat 12 Jul 08
Gryff, York says...
11:56am Sat 12 Jul 08
Music lover, says...
1:04pm Sat 12 Jul 08
Pete wrote:Not quite the same style of music (I have Meat and Man Tran on my iPod) - but I saw The Manhatten Transfer last night in the open air (their concert started at 23:45 and finished at 01:30) for 21 Euros.
I have read the stories and comment for the last 3-4 days now. Meatloaf is now 60 years old his classic songs require one big voice to pull off. He is not 21 anymore and people should not expect a tour like his 1981 tour. From the front he sounded good and gave it his all, the band were fantastic and Pearl was good as well. Overal a good night, With the sound restriction and samll bank of speakers the sound at the back was never going to be great. Also, when Barbra Steisand last played in the uk i believe she was askign £500 for a ticket. That said i dont think £37.50 is a bad price for a legendary rocker.
Welcome back to rip of Britain.
Even George Benson is 21 Euro's later this month.
Venue, Spain.
jacqui, red lion, totton says...
1:39pm Sat 12 Jul 08
southy, redbridge says...
1:43pm Sat 12 Jul 08
Rob & Kelly, southampton says...
1:44pm Sat 12 Jul 08
matty, southampton says...
2:09pm Sat 12 Jul 08
Pete wrote:Utter tosh, I saw him at donington in 1983 and he wasn't that good then! He cannot play an outside gig as the accoustics are crap, I saw him again a few years later at the gaumont (mayflower to those of you that are a lot younger than me) and he was fantastic.
I have read the stories and comment for the last 3-4 days now. Meatloaf is now 60 years old his classic songs require one big voice to pull off. He is not 21 anymore and people should not expect a tour like his 1981 tour. From the front he sounded good and gave it his all, the band were fantastic and Pearl was good as well. Overal a good night, With the sound restriction and samll bank of speakers the sound at the back was never going to be great. Also, when Barbra Steisand last played in the uk i believe she was askign £500 for a ticket. That said i dont think £37.50 is a bad price for a legendary rocker.
Lowe and Behold, St Marys hotseat says...
3:36pm Sat 12 Jul 08
maid marion, Southampton says...
5:35pm Sat 12 Jul 08
Pete wrote:Well done you Pete are people so narrow minded this was an open air live performance from a guy 60yrs old who gave everything he had and he did it well - just what do they expect. Perhaps they should go to the likes of Wembly where you are lucky if the guys are on the stage for an hour with unlimited technology to make them sounds good or better still go and watch Amy Whinehouse live!!!!!!!!!!
I have read the stories and comment for the last 3-4 days now. Meatloaf is now 60 years old his classic songs require one big voice to pull off. He is not 21 anymore and people should not expect a tour like his 1981 tour. From the front he sounded good and gave it his all, the band were fantastic and Pearl was good as well. Overal a good night, With the sound restriction and samll bank of speakers the sound at the back was never going to be great. Also, when Barbra Steisand last played in the uk i believe she was askign £500 for a ticket. That said i dont think £37.50 is a bad price for a legendary rocker.
VMillett, says...
7:29pm Sat 12 Jul 08
Me thinks the this UK rag doth protest too much.
Meat come back to the USA where you're appreciated and treated with some respect.
Paul, Southampton says...
9:41pm Sat 12 Jul 08
Okay the man is 60 and his voice isn't quite what it used to be but he still put on a great show and gave it all he could.
Susan, Meat Loaf\'s country of origin says...
2:10am Sun 13 Jul 08
I'll always love you !
Susan
JS, NYC says...
8:21am Sun 13 Jul 08
Two-timing ****!
Jim
Dean Torkington, England says...
8:31am Sun 13 Jul 08
w.willett, Christchurch says...
11:10am Sun 13 Jul 08
Robert, says...
12:21pm Sun 13 Jul 08
Malcontents should ask for a private performance in their lounge - that might be loud enough for them.
Outside, the elements cannot be ignored. No man is stronger than the wind and rain.
Alan, Hedge End says...
2:59pm Sun 13 Jul 08
Rebs, Netherlands says...
3:00pm Sun 13 Jul 08
rock fan wrote:AMEN!
You lot are a pathetic lot of whiners. Have you never been to an outdoor gig before ? If you think this was a problem check this out - www.rockeyez.com/art icles/rocklahoma-08/ storms/index.htm
Bambi, says...
5:20pm Sun 13 Jul 08
w.willett wrote:Although Pearl is adopted, so it's not a genetic thing. Still fantastic, though, when I saw her supporting Velvet Revolver. Did you spot Anthrax's Scott Ian on guitar?
Some people want something for nothing. Yes there were sound issues yes the weather was bad but Meatloaf was awsome. The man is a showman and that is what he did, put on a show. He does not need to apologise to me. Pearl were brilliant also. like father like daughter. Keep on Rocking.
Jeanette Willett, Christchurch says...
9:11pm Sun 13 Jul 08
Gilmore, Shirley, Southampton says...
1:32am Mon 14 Jul 08
Craig Lynch, says...
8:11pm Mon 14 Jul 08
Dean Torkington wrote:Ain't you the fella who meatloaf told to work on his verbratto, and has had a vendetta against him ever since?
Meat Loaf is a has been if you want to see the best Meat Loaf tribute around then go see Steve Steinman or Matt Shaw, then me.
The same fella who once said meatloaf could have his website for free because it's "called respect" and then has been whining ever since meat said he wanted it?
If so, take your whining obsessed rantings somewhere else.
Meat is still the best.
Always has been, always will be.
Ripped Off, Southampton says...
11:48pm Tue 22 Jul 08
iforgetmyname, Fareham, Hants says...
11:51am Thu 31 Jul 08
Sadly I lost my rights because although I left details of my complaint with security, we stayed because we were with friends so I had the (highly dubious) benefit of hearing most of the show
However, if you left early because of the sound system problems and/or total disappointment with Meat Loafs performance, then you have rights under the Supply of Goods and Services Act. You will need to contact the ticket agency for the refund (it is just like buying clothes or a meal you complain to the person who sold you the service) state that you feel that reasonable care was not taken and the level of skill you expected was not present and quote the Act
Don't be put off by anyone avoiding liability, you have rights, use them!!
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fgh, vcx says...
9:51am Sat 12 Jul 08