Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo: Rock's Romeo & Juliet

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Published 2021-11-28
She was a singer from Long Island, inspired by Liza Minnelli and coated in spandex; he was a guitarist from Cleveland. Together they are one of rock's most enduring couples, who have sold 36 million albums, recorded 15 Top 40 hits, and won four consecutive Grammys. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo talk with correspondent Jim Axelrod about their creative partnership, their 40-year-marriage, and their latest collaboration: the upcoming stage musical, "Invincible," a reimagining of "Romeo & Juliet" featuring their iconic rock songs.

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All Comments (21)
  • She deserves to be in the rock n roll fame more than a lot people who made it in.
  • @Amycballad
    Pat Benatar looks amazing. She's gorgeous with the gray hair, and Neil too. As an old timer who grew up listening to her as a teenager, it was so heartening to watch this interview. The two of them are a fantastic couple
  • @markjohnson3366
    Easily one of the greatest female vocalist of all time. Welcome to the Hall of Fame Pat and Neil!!!
  • @RidgeDogRoxx
    Two of the most down-to-earth people in music. Love them both!
  • @morganr4426
    Even in her older years, she is absolutely GORGEOUS! She is KILLING IT with that grey blunt bob! One of my favorite voices in music! She's an absolute POWERHOUSE! ❤️❤️❤️
  • @janekreger5749
    I had the wonderful opportunity to know her personally in Richmond during her bank teller days. She sang with a group called Coxons Army in a club named Sam Miller’s in Richmond’s historic Shockoe Slip. I was a college student at VCU. A group of us saw her 6 nights a week followed by going out to breakfast. She was a real delight. I have heard that she remembers us. I remember so well those times and her singing Brother Loves Traveling Salvation Show. It was one of the most fun times in my life. I always knew she would be successful
  • @naturalmax8474
    i thank them both for being a part of my life!!!Rock On!
  • @luisleal8683
    She was a trained opera singer in theater school where she owned those high octave notes in her vocal career. She took her voice to another level. Most overlooked and underrated female artist that women should model in today's music industry
  • Pat Benatar was a badass female rocker back in the 80’s and she still is today. She doesn’t need a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction on her resume. She’s still so badass that she can rock natural gray hair color too and still look fabulous! You go girl - you and you’re awesome hubby have my respect! 🤘🏻❤️
  • An 80’s icon. And she’s still so amazing and relevant. What a legacy
  • @prestonlard7687
    She is in my hall of fame and I had no idea her husband was so inspirational in her career. She is number one in my mind.
  • I love her even more now and knowing that she and Neil pushed for their place in the industry together and took no crap makes it such a great story.
  • @steverdms
    Love her. It's crazy to think she isn't in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
  • @MyJc1967
    Pat Benatar has one of the most amazing voices I’ve ever heard in concert and her range was amazing. To see how much love they have for each other is truly inspiring and amazing
  • Big Congratulations to Pat and Neil. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame finally got it right. I am pleased all my fan votes were recognized this time. Can't wait to see the ceremony. It's a great group this year.
  • @timtonner946
    What a great couple. My buddy, a concierge in Boston, became friends with them after staying at his hotel. He told me how down to earth, friendly, and genuinely nice people they are. It's always great to see a couple go the distance... 👍
  • Now she is: "a real tough cookie with a long history." What an amazing and talented couple. They are legends!
  • @jpallen719
    I was obsessed with this woman’s music since 78 and 79, it’s hard to describe how much of part of life these songs has the earmark times in our life that we’re good and bad….what a great couple great music thank God I was a teenager in the 80s.
  • @m.canida96
    Pat Benatar and Neil Geraldo are one UNSTOPPABLE DUO !!! Their music is a road map to my teen age years and still to now in my 50’s !! She is so deserving of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Shame on those who haven’t put her in!! She will always be in my personal hall of fame forever !! 🤘🤘💋