EPISODE · Nov 13, 2022 · 1H 58M
Ep 19: Pat Andrzejewski Benetar Giraldo
from Cultural Futures Exchange · host Cultural Futures Exchange
On Episode 19 we talk about the great Pat Benatar (aka Pat Andrzejewski Giraldo), who not only was a groundbreaking female rock star but who also has one of the greatest rock and roll voices in history. We review her entire career with a particular focus on her early albums to decide whether she stands the test of time. Is her fiery brand of ‘80s album oriented rock invincible or is it all just broken promises in the dark? We also talk about how much her guitarist, musical partner and husband Neil “Spyder” Giraldo may or may not have contributed to these works. Along the way, we find out… Why Dick Clark was one of the biggest douches in television history How a sexy poster of David Lee Roth somehow led Slip into the Benatar-verse How Jeff “met” Pat Benatar during the peak of her success Who Keith Olsen is and how important he nor may not have been to the Benatar legacy Why “Love is a Battlefield” is one of the greatest videos of all time Check us out on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/culturalfutures/) for links and additional content related to this and other episodes as well as clues to upcoming shows or write to us at [email protected] All audio clips are used under the "Fair Use" Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976; Allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All rights and credit go directly to its rightful owners. No copyright infringement intended.
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On Episode 19 we talk about the great Pat Benatar (aka Pat Andrzejewski Giraldo), who not only was a groundbreaking female rock star but who also has one of the greatest rock and roll voices in history. We review her entire career with a particular focus on her early albums to decide whether she stands the test of time. Is her fiery brand of ‘80s album oriented rock invincible or is it all just broken promises in the dark? We also talk about how much her guitarist, musical partner and husband Neil “Spyder” Giraldo may or may not have contributed to these works. Along the way, we find out… Why Dick Clark was one of the biggest douches in television history How a sexy poster of David Lee Roth somehow led Slip into the Benatar-verse How Jeff “met” Pat Benatar during the peak of her success Who Keith Olsen is and how important he nor may not have been to the Benatar legacy Why “Love is a Battlefield” is one of the greatest videos of all time Check us out on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/culturalfutures/) for links and additional content related to this and other episodes as well as clues to upcoming shows or write to us at [email protected] All audio clips are used under the "Fair Use" Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act in 1976; Allowance is made for "Fair Use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. All rights and credit go directly to its rightful owners. No copyright infringement intended.
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