Pat Benatar on Falling in Love at First Sight

Pat Benatar talks about how she fell head over heels for Neil Giraldo the first time they met. Neil Giraldo also sits down with Dan Rather to talk about his musical and personal relationship with Pat Benatar.

[ylekiote]

Thank God these two hooked up. Not just for them, but for us too!

[markbirchette]

Pat has always been absolutely beautiful and still is in 2024...🎸🇺🇲🦅

[redhotchilifan]

That’s how it was with my wife. All my life I only had bad luck with finding love, but as soon as I saw her I immediately knew she was the one I was always looking for. We’ve been together ever since.

[raywalsh]

Born in '64 and grew up listening to Pat and all that music. I knew that her and Neil were married but I didn't know the back story. I met my wife, now 32 years and going strong, when she knocked on a door of a friends house that I happened to be visiting. We married 7 weeks later. Sometimes it just be like that.

[SloaneHomeAlone]

I love the way he calls her Patricia. ❤

[lynnpeirce]

Love how he calls her "Patricia"!❤

[gwynnielsen]

Pat and Neil's relationship is one of the best in rock. A couple that plays together stays together. Literally.

[amynaddra]

I fell in love at first sight too. My husband and I shared 28 years together before he passed away. A match made in heaven. I love Pat!!!!

[bond]

Back in the 80s, Pat's career was in the very top of the mountain. Awesome band.

[guidosarducci]

Great story - Yes Pat is amazing but Neil is absolutely one of the most highly underrated rock guitarists to ever record - I'm glad they found each other - her career might not have been as big as it was with anyone else but him. Great team = great music. Just one mans opinion.

[hiho]

So rarely do couples in the business, [Hollywood...] survive. So glad these two did. Mega talented as well!

[crittersintheyard]

I LOVE Pat Benatar!! She is a kick ass rocker!! I was a teenager in the 80's and she always stands out as awesome music from that decade!!

[rottingcorpse]

One of the greatest pairings in rock history...and it has lasted a lifetime. His guitar work is as legendary as her voice. You can "sing" his solos. And absolutely iconic pair, as tasty and good as a Reese's peanut butter cup. Thanks to you both for all the great memories.

[AaronRodgersPack]

Neil Geraldo is one of the most underrated guitarists on the planet. Heavy metal fans like myself knew just how good Neil was back then. Phenomenal !!

[kevinthompson]

I am really glad for her. I've always liked and respected her. She deserves happiness.

[julieclayton-west]

When Pat came to New Zealand in the 80s she gave us a concert I’ve never forgotten. What a knees up. Brilliant.

[stevenholquin]

Neil Geraldo
Was a Session Player Back in
The 70’s He Would Come Over To The BCRICH Guitar
Shop On Valley Blvd and
Eastern Ave Which Was a
Garage Behind
The Sip n Shoot Bar
Nothing is There Anymore
Yet I Used To Service His
BCRICH Eagle Guitar
The Action and
Intonation I Remember He Had Just
Landed a Session with
Pat Benatar and He Needed His Guitar Set Up and Intonation For This Session with Pat….That Day He Asked if I Could Take All The Electronics Out and He Wanted Just a Volume Knob…I Took Everything Out And Just Gave Neil a Volume Knob
and The Rest
Is History 😮
Neil Geraldo is One of
The Best and Kind
People You Will Ever Meet 😊

[rollingedges]

My dad's guilty pleasure, dude loved hard rock and metal but always had pat in his tape collection.

[Mellie_H]

It was a dream come true, getting to meet Pat & Neil. They are SO normal, and down to earth! If you liked this interview, you should read her book. I believe it's called, "Between a Heart & a Rock Place." It was a great read.

[rockfordrocker]

AMAZING vocalist and performer. She's just good.