Neil Giraldo

Neil Giraldo
Giraldo in 2018
Background information
Also known as	Spyder James Neil Geraldo
Born	(1955-12-29) December 29, 1955 (age 68) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Origin	Parma Senior High School, Ohio
Genres	Hard rock blues pop rock
Occupations	Musician songwriter producer arranger guitarist
Instruments	Guitar piano drums vocals
Years active	1978–present
Labels	Chrysalis CMC International Bel Chaisso Records
Spouse	Pat Benatar ​ (m. 1982)​
Children	2
Website	threechordbourbon.com www.benatargiraldo.com

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 since 1979 – and spouse 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^{[citation needed]} 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.