Patti Russo
15th November
For decades, she has performed alongside some of the world’s most finest Artists including
QUEEN, ROGER DALTREY, JEFF BECK, and CHER; But her most recognizable role was that of
the Powerhouse Female Vocalist for the legendary artist MEAT LOAF.
For nearly 20 years, she has been an integral part of both his touring and recording career,
cementing Patti’s status as “The Perfect Foil” for Meat Loaf’s bombastic and over the top
theatrical stage performances across the globe. Since 1995 Patti has appeared on all his
recordings and played an important role in creating some of the most memorable stage
performances for that famous mini Opera “PARADISE BY THE DASHBOARD LIGHT”.
Along with many Meat Loaf albums, she has also been featured on other recordings such as
BRYAN FERRY’S “FRANTIC” , TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA’S CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED ROCK
OPERA, “BEETHOVEN’S LAST NIGHT”, as well as the movie soundtrack to JIM CARREY’S “THE
GRINCH”.
Her song writing credits include “RUNNING FOR THE RED LIGHT(I’VE GOTTA LIFE)”, with MEAT
LOAF, which reached the Top 20 in the UK and Germany as well as “TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY
HEART”, which was featured in the Film “SOUTH BEACH DREAMS” and according to one New
York Times Reporter – “TRUMPED THE FILM ITSELF”.
Patti’s Theatre credits include the Lead Role of “ESMERALDA” in the West End production of
“NOTRE DAME DE PARIS” and was personally asked by both BRIAN MAY and ROGER TAYLOR of
QUEEN to perform in their LAS VEGAS production of “WE WILL ROCK YOU”, as none other than
the “KILLER QUEEN”.