Last updated on 2nd December 2001
| PATTI RUSSO as Esmeralda |
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Last updated on 2nd December 2001
Biography
Patti Russo is a vocalist, actress and writer. In the few short
years she's been on the scene, Patti has amassed a long list of
impressive credits consistent with her versalitility and talent.
Best known as the featured female performer for the legendary
rock singer Meat Loaf, Patti has toured the world several times
over, earning both the approval of the critics and the love of
the fans.
A triumphant television appearance on Dick Clark's USA Music
Challenge quickly led to Patti's being offered the role of lead
female vocalist for the monumental Meat Loaf - Bat Out Of Hell
II: Back Into Hell tour. For the next six years Patti toured
singing lead on the show's many duets, and solo on songs during
the Very Best Of Meat Loaf tour. The highly theatrical nature of
both the songs an the live perfomances allowed Patti to finely
hone the skills needed to incorporate her powerful, robust voice
with the timing and stage presence of a seasoned dramatic and
comedic actress.
Album credits include: Steve Van Zandt's Freak, on which Patti
sang the part of Esmeralda for this rock-opera based on The
Hunchback Of Notre Dame. She has appeared on all of Meat Loaf's
albums since 1995, including duets and solo performances on
Welcome To The Neighbourhood, Live Around The World, The Very
Best Of and VH1's Storytellers. Earlier this year Patti gave
voice to Beethoven's immortal beloved, Theresa, on the highly
acclaimed Trans-Siberian Orchestra concept recording, Beethoven's
Last Night.
Chart and writing credit: Patti has had several hit singles in
the charts in the USA, UK and Canada. Her duets with Meat Loaf,
the Dianne Warren composition I'd Die For You (And That's The
Truth) reached number two in the UK charts and the Jim
Steinman/Don Black ballad Is Nothing Sacred entered the UK charts
at number fifteen. Patti co-wrote the single Running For The Red
Light which appeared on the Virgin Records' release Meat Loaf -
Welcome To The Neighbourhood. That song reached number thirty in
the UK charts. In addition to having written man;y of the songs
that will appear on her forthcoming solo album, Patti has also
completed a script for a television series she hopes to produce
in 2001.
Television and Major appearances: Patti has appeared numerous
times on MTV, VH1 and Top Of The Pops, as well as appearing on
The Late Show with David Letterman, TFI Friday and The Big
Breakfast Show, just to name a few. She has performed in nearly
every major arena in the world, including New York's Maddison
Square Garden, London's Wembley Arena and Australia's Sydney
Opera House, as well as performing for HRH Prince Charles at the
Prince's Trust Concert.
Patti is touring in Europe with Meatloaf.
Patti performed in "Notre-Dame de Paris" from August 2000 till February 2001. She was one of the principal singers.
Click here to see some pictures of Patti in "Notre-Dame de Paris"
