Pat Benatar
15 records available
Pat Benatar
“Heartbreaker” brought international breakthrough in 1979, followed by further single successes such as “Shadows Of The Night” and “Love Is A Battlefield”. The singer is known for a blend of rock, pop and elements of new wave, which particularly shaped the US charts in the early 1980s. Numerous releases appeared on Chrysalis Records.
Pat Benatar – Style & Genre Classification
In direct comparison to artists like Joan Jett or Blondie, Pat Benatar relies more on classic rock structures and distinctive guitar riffs. Her vocal style is clearly rooted in rock tradition, with influences from pop and occasional bluesy elements. Most albums and singles were created in collaboration with Neil Giraldo, who as guitarist and producer significantly shaped the sound.
Pat Benatar on vinyl – the key releases
The selection in our shop covers various phases of her career, including the album True Love (Vinyl LP) with a blues focus from the early 1990s, as well as classic single releases such as Heartbreaker/ So sincere (7'' Vinyl) and Shadows Of The Night (7'' Vinyl) from her successful rock phase.
The records on offer provide an overview of the stylistic range between rock, pop and blues elements.
- Genre: Rock, Pop, New Wave
- Origin: USA
- Active: since the late 1970s
- Notable: Collaboration with Neil Giraldo (guitar/production)
