Neil Giraldo

Neil Giraldo
Neil Giraldo
	Giraldo in 2018
Background information
Also known as	Spyder James; Neil Geraldo;
Born	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(s)	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.