From Bat out of Hell to Rocky Horror: Meat Loaf’s hell-raising ride to musical stardom

During a career spanning more than six decades, he sold more than 100 million albums worldwide and starred in more than 65 movies

Meat Loaf has died at the age of 74 (Steve Parsons/PA)

Meat Loaf shot to worldwide fame in 1977 with Bat Out Of Hell, which became an international success that reigns as one of the best-selling albums in history.

The American singer, born Michael Lee Aday in Texas in 1947, has died aged 74 with his wife Deborah at his side.