On February 20, 1982, rock icon Pat Benatar tied the knot with her lead guitarist Neil Giraldo in a picturesque ceremony in Maui, Hawaii. The duo had already proven to be a powerhouse both musically and personally, with Giraldo playing a key role in shaping Benatar’s signature sound.
Their relationship wasn’t just a rock-and-roll romance—it was a creative partnership that fueled some of the biggest hits of the 80s, including Hit Me with Your Best Shot, Love Is a Battlefield, and We Belong. Giraldo’s guitar work and production expertise perfectly complemented Benatar’s powerful vocals, making them one of the most successful duos in rock history.
Unlike many rock-star marriages, theirs has stood the test of time. Over 40 years later, they are still married and continue to tour together, proving that love and rock and roll can go hand in hand.
Fun fact: Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo became the first married couple to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame together in 2022.
Trivia question: What was the first Pat Benatar album that Neil Giraldo worked on as both guitarist and producer?
Their relationship wasn’t just a rock-and-roll romance—it was a creative partnership that fueled some of the biggest hits of the 80s, including Hit Me with Your Best Shot, Love Is a Battlefield, and We Belong. Giraldo’s guitar work and production expertise perfectly complemented Benatar’s powerful vocals, making them one of the most successful duos in rock history.
Unlike many rock-star marriages, theirs has stood the test of time. Over 40 years later, they are still married and continue to tour together, proving that love and rock and roll can go hand in hand.
Fun fact: Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo became the first married couple to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame together in 2022.
Trivia question: What was the first Pat Benatar album that Neil Giraldo worked on as both guitarist and producer?
