Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo

Neil Giraldo, born in Cleveland, Ohio, is a Grammy-winning American musician, songwriter, and producer. Best known as Pat Benatar's musical partner and husband, he is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Giraldo's fiery hard rock and pop rock guitar style shaped hits like "Love Is a Battlefield," "We Belong," and Rick Springfield's "Jessie's Girl." He has sold over 45 million records and was the first guitarist featured on MTV.

Born in Brooklyn, Pat Benatar became a '80s icon with hits like "Heartbreaker," "Hit Me with Your Best Shot," and "Love Is a Battlefield." With husband Neil Giraldo, she earned four Grammys, topped charts with "Precious Time," and was a staple on MTV. Known for her mix of rock grit and pop, she remained influential through dynamic tours and memorable singles.