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Jim Steinman

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Known For

73 Years Old

James Richard Steinman (November 1, 1947 – April 19, 2021) was an American composer, lyricist, record producer, and playwright. He also worked as an arranger, pianist, and singer. His work included songs in the adult contemporary, rock, dance, pop, musical theater, and film score genres. His work included albums such as Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell and Bat Out of Hell II: Back into Hell, and producing albums for Bonnie Tyler. His most successful chart singles include Tyler's "Total Eclipse of the Heart", Air Supply's "Making Love Out of Nothing at All", Meat Loaf's "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)", the Sisters of Mercy's "This Corrosion" and "More", Barry Manilow's "Read 'Em and Weep", Celine Dion's cover of "It's All Coming Back to Me Now" and Boyzone's "No Matter What". Steinman's only solo album Bad for Good was released in 1981. Jim Steinman's work also extended to musical theater, where he began his career. Steinman was credited with the book, music, and lyrics for Bat Out of Hell: The Musical, as well as lyrics for Whistle Down the Wind, and music for Tanz der Vampire. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Born

Hewlett, Long Island, New York, USA on 1st November 1947

Died

19th April 2021

All Credits

Behind the Music Image
Behind the Music
Self
Classic Albums Image
Classic Albums
Self
Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life Image
Meat Loaf - A Celebration Of Life
Self
Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell Image
Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell
Self - Interviewed in 1981 / 1983 (archive sound)
Classic Albums: Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell Image
Classic Albums: Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell
Self
Meat Loaf: Bat Out Of Hell - The Original Tour Image
Meat Loaf: Bat Out Of Hell - The Original Tour
Himself - Piano / Backing Vocals