Claim: During a performance in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK on October 31, 2007, Meatloaf Removing the jacket he was wearing, he thanked the audience for 30 years, said "goodbye forever" and left the stage
Evidence: During a performance at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, on October 31, 2007, at the opening of "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" he suggested that the crowd of thousands should enjoy the performance as it was the last of his career. Removing the jacket he was wearing, he thanked the audience for 30 years, said "goodbye forever" and left the stage.