For more than five decades, the idea of Meat Loaf of Motown has been a legend of almost mythic proportions. But it is, in fact, the truth, and was long a source of pride in the late singer's career.

There is an air of mystery surrounding Meat Loaf. His operatic vocals and commanding arias imply a heavenly mythos. However, when the smoke from explosive theatrics and powder keg compositions clears, ...

Meatloaf is on tap on Saturday, Aug. 10, in the Aria Ballroom at MGM Springfield. They won’t be serving up the popular comfort food, but two hours of music in a show called “Celebrating Meat Loaf,” ...