ROCK STAR WAS A REAL SPORT

Published date22 January 2022
Publication titleJournal, The
The rocker, known for hits like Bat Out of Hell and I Would Do Anything for Love, was no stranger to the Toon, performing in the city many times over his illustrious career

And when he feared he'd let Geordies down by cutting a Newcastle Arena gig short due to throat problems in October 2007, Meat Loaf set out on a quest to make it up to fans and the city.

Proving himself as a good sport, the rocker agreed to take part in a charity penalty shoot-out at St James' Park. Our sister paper The Chronicle arranged a charity auction, and the highest bidders were allowed to try their luck from the spot with Meat Loaf between the sticks in June 2008.

"It sounds fun for the people kicking the ball at me," laughed...

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