Books like Between a Heart and a Rock Place by Pat Benatar
Pat Benatar, one of the most iconic women in rock, opens up about more than three decades of chart‑topping hits, high‑energy tours, and her battle with industry expectations. From her early performances in 1970s New York clubs to her status as the first female artist played on MTV, she details the obstacles and triumphs of carving out a space for herself in a boys‑only rock world. Benatar also shares the creative partnership that helped shape her signature sound, crediting her guitarist‑producer‑husband Neil "Spyder" Giraldo for blending her classical training with hard‑rock guitar work. Her memoir is both a raw look at the price of success and a testament to staying true to one’s artistic vision.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Pat Benatar
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