"There are a certain amount of trappings that come with being a really big mega pop star that are not really desirable at this point in my life," said Sulton, who plays bass and sings backup for Meat Loaf.
"I don't want to be the next 'N Sync or date Britney Spears," Sulton joked during a phone interview from his Staten Island, N.Y. home. "But it would be nice to sell a few hundred thousand more records."

Sulton, in addition to performing with Meat Loaf, is preparing to release his second solo album, "Quid Pro Quo," this summer.
While he doesn't expect the album, his first solo effort in nearly 20 years, to top the charts, his involvement with major acts has made him one of the most coveted sidemen in the business.

Sulton played bass and contributed vocals to Meat Loaf's 1977 smash "Bat Out of Hell," one of the most successful albums ever, having sold almost 50 million copies. He also returned to perform on the album's sequel, 1993's "Bat Out of Hell II -- Back Into Hell."

His resume reads like a rock history lesson, having performed with Todd Rundgren, Mick Jagger, Bon Jovi, Hall &Oates, Joan Jett (as an official member of The Blackhearts) and Cheap Trick.
Somewhere along the way, he found time to write and record his own music. Acoustic guitar in hand, he will open Thursday's show at Mount Pleasant's Soaring Eagle Casino, in addition to performing with the flamboyant rock star.

The mid-Michigan date is just the second stop on Mr. Loaf's tour, which begins Wednesday in Orillia, Ontario. The tour continues through July before Meat and the gang head to Europe for some more dates. Rehearsals for the tour begin today. "The last time we performed in the States was 1999 with the (VH1) Storytellers Tour," Sulton said. "That show was basically a real audience-interactive thing. We relied on the audience to shape the show. We had to know roughly 120 songs and be able to play them on the spot.
"This tour is much more of a sit-down-and-enjoy-yourself typical Meat Loaf show. He gives 200 percent whenever he steps on stage."

Kasim will start the show with a 20- to 30-minute solo acoustic set. Patti Russo will follow with another solo set before both performers join Meat for the main course.
Sulton said the response to his solo work has been favorable, which is what encouraged him to record "Quid Pro Quo," which he hopes will be released in August.
"When I started doing (solo) shows, they went so well, it was all the more reason to get some more product out there."
Whether he achieves solo stardom or remains a respected sideman, Sulton is content with his life in the music business.
"I certainly am happy with my career. Would I like more? Sure. Am I OK with what I have? Sure. I just do what I do and hope someone gets some enjoyment out of it."