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Biography
Neil Thomas Giraldo is an American musician, record producer, arranger, and songwriter best known as the musical partner of Pat Benatar since 1979 – and husband since 1982. He has also performed, written and produced for artists including Rick Derringer, John Waite, Rick Springfield, Kenny Loggins, Steve Forbert, The Del-Lords, Scott Kempner, and Beth Hart. Giraldo's diverse work has sold over 45 million records and his contributions have produced five Grammy Awards and an additional four Grammy nominations. In 2022, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside Benatar.
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Awards & recognition
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame · 2022
Filmography7 titles

Charmed
1998as Neil Giraldo
1998as Neil Giraldo

Sound City
2013as Self
2013as Self

American Masters
1986as Self
1986as Self

American Idol
2018as Self - Guest Mentor
2018as Self - Guest Mentor

Austin City Limits
1975as Self
1975as Self

Great Performances
1971
1971

Smile
2005Original Music Composer
2005Original Music Composer