Jim Steinman (1947–2021), “Paradise by the Dashboard Light” songwriter

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Jim Steinman, songwriter. Born: 1 November 1947 on Long Island, New York State. Died: 19 April 2021 in Connecticut, aged 73. At a time when the dull throb and vapid lyrics of disco ruled the popular music scene, record company executives had no interest in long, bombastic musical melodramas sung by some sort of sweaty giant and composed by a songwriter whose biggest influence was Wagner.

Chris Willman Music WriterJim Steinman was an ultimate officiant in the marriage of rock ‘n’ roll and theater.

“The Lord of Excess”, and the Los Angeles Times dubbed him “the Richard Wagner of Rock and Roll”. Jim Steinman, who has died of kidney failure aged 73, made a spectacular career of being bigger and more bombastic than the rest, and his achievement in masterminding Meat Loaf’s album Bat Out of Hell will guarantee his immortality.

Others simply commented with red hearts in tribute.As well as penning Celine's romantic 90s hit, the producer was behind songs such as Meat Loaf's Bat Out of Hell and Bonnie Tyler's Total Eclipse of the Heart.The latter became a number one hit in the UK followed by the success of Holding Out for a Hero, which Steinman co-wrote.Speaking to the BBC, Bonnie said: "He was such a lovely, funny, kind, supportive, deeply caring person, as well as an incredible songwriter of the most iconic songs."Andrew Lloyd Webber also paid tribute to the producer, calling him "unique," after they worked together on musical Whistle Down the Wind.Jim's brother Bill confirmed his death occurred on Monday from kidney failure, after being ill for a while.In 2004,

Celine Dion took to social media with a sad message on Wednesday when she shared the news that that the music industry had lost a special someoneThe My Heart Will Go On hitmaker expressed her upset at the loss of a "musical genius," and posted a sweet tribute on Instagram. MORE: Celine Dion pays moving tribute to husband on the anniversary of his deathCeline wrote: "I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Jim Steinman. He was a musical genius...

Musician, songwriter and producer Jim Steinman – best known for his work with Meat Loaf – has died. He was 73.Speaking to Associated Press, his brother Bill Steinman confirmed that the musician had died of kidney failure on Monday after a period of illness, saying: “I miss him a great deal already”.Steinman and Meat Loaf came to prominence together with the latter’s debut album ‘Bat Out Of Hell’ in 1977 – both having met while working in musical theatre.

Jim Steinman, the Grammy-winning composer and songwriter behind hit records including Meat Loaf’s Bat Out Of Hell, as well as hits for Celine Dion and Bonnie Tyler, has died aged 73. 

Jim Steinman, the Grammy-winning composer who wrote Meat Loaf's best-selling "Bat Out Of Hell" debut album as well as hits for Celine Dion, Air Supply and Bonnie Tyler, has died, his brother said. He was 73.

Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler, Celine Dion, and more, has died. He was 73.

Jim Steinman has sadly died.

Meatloaf – including ‘Bat Out Of Hell’ which has sold over 50 million copies worldwide to date.He also worked with artists including Celine Dion, Barbara Streisand, Air Supply and Bonnie Tyler.Steinman worked on Tyler’s major hits including ‘Total Eclipse Of The Heart’ and ‘Holding Out For A Hero’, which appeared in the film Footloose. For Dion, he helped to compose ‘It’s All Coming Back To Me Now’ and Air Supply’s ‘Making Love Out Of Nothing At All.’According to Deadline, Steinman passed away suddenly on Monday (April 19) in Connecticut.

Jim Steinman, the composer and lyricist whose roster of hit records included Meat Loaf’s smash 1977 debut album Bat Out of Hell, died Monday in Connecticut, Deadline has confirmed with the Connecticut state medical examiner. He was 73.

Jim Steinman has died aged 73, according to Connecticut's state medical examiner.

TMZ has confirmed. His death comes after an undisclosed medical emergency occurring 3:30 AM on Sunday, according to the state’s medical examiner.Steinman’s “I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)” and other songs made up the bulk of Meat Loaf’s 1977 blockbuster record “Bat Out of Hell,” which went on to become one of the best selling albums of all time.

Jim Steinman, best known for writing and producing hits for the singer Meat Loaf, died on Monday in Connecticut. He was 73.

Legendary music writer and producer Jim Steinman who worked with top selling artists for decades died in Connecticut at the age of 73 on Monday.The prolific hit-maker was rushed to the hospital on Sunday after an ambulance was called to his house at 3:30 am, according to TMZ that spoke with the state's medical examiner.The cause of death for the icon, who worked with Meatloaf, Air Supply, Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion, has not yet been shared. Sad loss:Legendary music writer and producer Jim Steinman who worked with top selling artists for decades died in Connecticut at the age of 73 on Monday.

Jordan Moreau Jim Steinman, the composer, lyricist and record producer who worked with artists like Meat Loaf, Celine Dion, Bonnie Tyler and more, died Monday, the Connecticut state medical examiner confirmed to Variety. He was 73.Steinman’s work appeared in a multitude of genres, such as adult contemporary, rock, dance and pop, in addition to musical theater and film scores.He composed rock singer Meat Loaf’s debut album “Bat Out of Hell” in 1977, which is one of the best-selling albums of all time with more than 50 million copies sold around the world.

TMZ.There was reportedly a medical emergency call to Steinman's home in the early hours of the morning. Over the course of his career, Steinman worked with some of the greats of the music industry, collaborating with the likes of Celine Dion and Bonnie Tyler.