Neil Giraldo

Quick Facts

Full Name	Neil Giraldo
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Dec 29, 1955(1955-12-29)
Age	69
Birthplace	Cleveland
Country	United States
Birth City	Ohio
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Neil Giraldo Biography

Neil Giraldo is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on December 29, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. American professional guitarist who became famous as Pat Benetar’s touring guitar player and his husband. His work with American professional guitarist who rose to fame as both Pat Benetar’s touring guitarist, as well as, husband. He is also recognized for his work with Kenny Loggins on the album High Adventure., on the album High Adventure, is also well-known.

Renowned record producer Renown record producer Mike Chapman suggested that he team up with a then up and coming Pat Benatar. suggested he team up to a then up-and-coming Pat Benatar.

Neil Thomas Giraldo (born December 29, 1955) is an American musician, record producer, arranger, and songwriter best known as the musical partner of Pat Benatar for more than 40 years. 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.

Giraldo began his professional music career in 1978 as a member of the Rick Derringer band after competing alongside 200 fellow guitarists for the position. Giraldo provided his guitar, as well as piano skills for Derringer’s 1979 recording of Guitars and Women. In the spring of 1979, Mike Chapman introduced Giraldo to a singer named Pat Benatar who had recently signed a recording contract with Chrysalis Records. Chapman felt Giraldo’s affinity for arranging and musical direction would facilitate the creation of a sound both identifiable and powerful. Over the years Giraldo has produced some of Benatar’s biggest hits including “Love Is a Battlefield” and “We Belong”. Giraldo has performed on every Benatar album and produced all but two.

In 1982, he married rock and roll star He married rock and roll singer Pat Benatar in 1982 and the two have two children together Haley and Hana Giraldo. and they have two children Haley as well Hana Giraldo.

Neil Giraldo Net Worth

Neil Giraldo is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Neil Giraldo 's net worth $40 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

At the age of 5, he picked up his first guitar and was inspired by The Yardbirds to start performing at the age 15.

He transitioned to film composition in the 2000’s and worked on Nailed and Last Request.

Giraldo was born on December 29, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, to Sicilian parents, Anthony and Angela Giraldo. At the age of six, Giraldo received his first guitar as a gift from his parents. Giraldo notes his first live performances as playing Italian songs after church for family and friends, alongside his sister Priscilla, who played the accordion. He later started playing in local bands at the age of 14, venturing into nightclubs with his uncle, who sang while Giraldo played the guitar. He learned to play the piano at the age of 12, and afterwards learnt the drums. Throughout his childhood, Giraldo credits being influenced by revolutionary bands of the 1960s and 1970s such as The Yardbirds, The Kinks, and The Who. Jazz artists such as bandleader Count Basie, jazz pianist Jay McShann, and blues shouter Big Joe Turner provided inspiration and deepened Giraldo’s respect and admiration for the genre.

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Who is Neil Giraldo Dating?

According to our records, Neil Giraldo married to Pat Benatar. As of December 1, 2023, Neil Giraldo’s is not dating anyone.

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Precious Time marked the first of many Benatar albums produced by Giraldo, and was released in July 1981, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard US Top 200 LP chart, followed in late 1982 by Get Nervous, which reached No. 4 in the US and earned RIAA and CRIA platinum certifications. Live from Earth, recorded during the band’s Get Nervous world tour, reached No. 13 and received RIAA and CRIA platinum certification.

Facts & Trivia

Neil Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Neil Giraldo celebrates birthday on December 29 of every year.

Giraldo was also the producer for the John Waite album Ignition, released on May 21, 1982. The album featured the single “Change”, which also appeared on the soundtrack for the 1985 film, Vision Quest.

Top Facts about Neil Giraldo

1. Neil Giraldo is an American musician born in 1955.
2. He has been married to Pat Benatar since 1982.
3. Giraldo co-wrote many of Benatar’s hit songs.
4. He played lead guitar on “Jessie’s Girl” by Rick Springfield.
5. Giraldo has produced albums for several artists, including John Waite and Kenny Loggins.
6. He has released solo albums under the name “Spyder”.
7. Giraldo was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame in 2019.
8. He has worked with a variety of musicians, from Mick Jagger to Steve Forbert.
9. Giraldo is known for his distinctive guitar playing style.
10. He continues to tour and perform with Pat Benatar as of 2021.