Neil Giraldo

American musician and songwriter

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Occupation

Songwriter

Born in

Cleveland

Born

December 29, 1955

Zodiac

Capricorn

25,810

days alive

70

years old

$5 million

net worth

#2,051 of 2,697

Born
December 29, 1955 in 🇺🇸Cleveland
Zodiac
♑︎Capricorn·goat 🐐
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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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Sun Sign

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Moon Sign

Cancer♋︎

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Planetary positions calculated for December 29, 1955

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2023
Day 24,837
Age 68

Neil Giraldo's 68th Birthday

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Dec 29, 2023

Neil Giraldo celebrated his 68th birthday.

Day 24,510
Age 67

Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance

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Feb 5, 2023

Won Grammy for 'Living in Pat's Shadow' with Pat Benatar.

2022
Day 24,110
Age 66

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Tour

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Jan 1, 2022

Continued touring with Pat Benatar, celebrating their 40th anniversary.

2015
Day 21,915
Age 60

Neil Giraldo's 60th Birthday

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Dec 29, 2015

Neil Giraldo celebrated his 60th birthday.

Day 21,553
Age 59

24 Karat Gold Tour

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Jan 1, 2015

Toured with Rick Springfield and Richard Marx.

2005
Day 18,263
Age 50

Neil Giraldo's 50th Birthday

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Dec 29, 2005

Neil Giraldo celebrated his 50th birthday.

1995
Day 14,610
Age 40

Neil Giraldo's 40th Birthday

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Dec 29, 1995

Neil Giraldo celebrated his 40th birthday.

1990
Day 12,422
Age 34

Birth of Son, Shane Giraldo

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Jan 1, 1990

Became a father again with the birth of his son.

1985
Day 10,958
Age 30

Neil Giraldo's 30th Birthday

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Dec 29, 1985

Neil Giraldo celebrated his 30th birthday.

Day 10,596
Age 29

Birth of Daughter, Haley Giraldo

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Jan 1, 1985

Became a father with the birth of his daughter.

1982
Day 9,500
Age 26

Marriage to Pat Benatar

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Jan 1, 1982

Married fellow musician Pat Benatar.

1980
Day 8,769
Age 24

Release of 'Crimes of Passion' Album

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Jan 1, 1980

Co-wrote and produced hit songs for Pat Benatar's album.

1979
Day 8,404
Age 23

Release of 'In the Heat of the Night' Album

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Jan 1, 1979

Co-wrote and produced hit songs for Pat Benatar's debut album.

1978
Day 8,039
Age 22

Joins Pat Benatar's Band

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Jan 1, 1978

Became lead guitarist and musical director for Pat Benatar.

1975
Day 7,305
Age 20

Neil Giraldo's 20th Birthday

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Dec 29, 1975

Neil Giraldo celebrated his 20th birthday.

Day 6,943
Age 19

Early Music Career

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Jan 1, 1975

Began his professional music career, playing in various bands.

1965
Day 3,653
Age 10

Neil Giraldo's 10th Birthday

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Dec 29, 1965

Neil Giraldo celebrated his 10th birthday.

1955
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Birth of Neil Giraldo

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Dec 29, 1955

Neil Giraldo was born.