Rock Singer

Pat Benatar

Patricia Mae Giraldo, known professionally as Pat Benatar, is an American rock singer and songwriter.

Full Name

Patricia Mae Giraldo

Age

Birthday

January 10, 1953

Death Date

Birth Sign

Capricorn

Born

United States

Relationship

Married

Height

5′ 0″

Net Worth

$50M

About

Pat Benatar is an iconic four-time Grammy Award winning American rock singer, best known for her hits "Love Is a Battlefield", "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" and "We Belong". She is widely attributed with paving the way for female rock singers and has sold over 30 million records over the course of her career.

Pat Benatar Timeline

<div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1953</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Pat Benatar is Born</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>On January 10, 1953, Pat Benatar was born Patricia Mae Andrzejewski in Brooklyn, New York.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1975</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Releases Debut Album</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Releases her debut album In The Heat Of The Night with Chrysalis Records.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1980</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Wins her first Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance for her single “Hit Me With Your Best Shot”.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1981</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Wins her second Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for the song “Fire and Ice”.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1984</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Appears in Film “The Legend of Billie Jean”</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Benatar makes a cameo appearance in the film “The Legend of Billie Jean.”</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2003</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Benatar is inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2019</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Receives a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.</div></div></div>

Why We Love Pat Benatar

5 Interesting Facts about Pat Benatar

<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Won the First Female Grammy Award</h3><p class='facts-text'>Pat Benatar is the first female to win a Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Performance in 1980, for her hit song "Crimes of Passion".</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Started Singing in Bars</h3><p class='facts-text'>Long before becoming a well-known singer, Pat Benatar started her career singing in local bars in New York City.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Successful Acting Career</h3><p class='facts-text'>In addition to her singing career, Pat Benatar also had a successful acting career with roles in several movies and television shows.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame</h3><p class='facts-text'>Pat Benatar was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2018, making her one of the few female musicians to be honored in this way.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Married Her Drummer</h3><p class='facts-text'>Pat Benatar married her drummer, Neil Giraldo, in 1982 and the two have been happily married ever since.</p></div></div>

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Pat Benatar birthday?

Pat Benatar is an American rock singer who was born on January 10, 1953 and is currently 70 years old. She is best known for her Grammy-winning songs, such as "Hit Me With Your Best Shot," "Love Is a Battlefield", and "We Belong."

What is the Net Worth of Pat Benatar?

Pat Benatar has an estimated net worth of $50M. She is a celebrated singer, songwriter and actress who has earned her wealth through record sales, touring, and brand endorsements throughout her career. Benatar has also earned from her successful acting roles and appearances on television.