In 1986 , Merrill joined the Meat Loaf band for the promotional tour of his Blind Before I Stop album .
In 1986 , Merrill stayed for several years , recording Meat Loaf 's 1987 Live at Wembley ( 1987 ) album for Arista Records .
In 1986 , Merrill joined the Meat Loaf band for the promotional tour of his Blind Before I Stop album , and stayed for several years , recording Meat Loaf 's 1987 Live at Wembley ( 1987 ) album for Arista Records .