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Between a Heart and a Rock Place
Between a Heart and a Rock Place: A Memoir | Pat Benatar
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For more than thirty years, Pat Benatar has been one of the most iconic women in rock music, with songs like "Heartbreaker," "Hit Me with Your Best Shot," and "Love Is a Battlefield" becoming anthems for generations of fans. Now, in this intimate and uncompromising memoir, one of the bestselling female rock artists of all time shares the story of her extraordinary career, telling the truth about her life, her struggles, and how she won thingsher way. From her early days in the New York club scene of the 1970s to headlining sold-out arena tours, Benatar offers a fascinating account of a life spent behind the microphone and speaks candidly about the realities of breaking into the boys' club of rock and roll. Written with the attitude and defiance that embody Pat Benatar's music, Between a Heart and a Rock Place is a rock-and-roll story unlike any other, a remarkable tale of playing by your own rules even if that means breaking a few of theirs.
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MemoirsForMe
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When this classically trained singer teamed up with this guitarist & future husband, who knew they would rule the 80s & create an explosion in rock music with 4 Grammys, 15 top hits & vocals that knocked you off your feet! Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo truly ROCK! 40+ years later, they‘re still touring! Pat certainly paved the way for female rockers, standing strong in a misogynistic industry. She was also the first female artist played on MTV!👇🏻

MemoirsForMe I loved how Pat‘s iconic look and sleek style was inspired by a Halloween costume she cooked up based on a cheesy ‘50s Sci-fi movie! Such a great read! #BookSpin @TheAromaofBooks 8mo
TieDyeDude Nice! Sounds like a great story 8mo
bookaholic1 Love her music! 8mo
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MemoirsForMe @bookaholic1 Her top songs are in my head now! 😊 8mo
MemoirsForMe @TieDyeDude I‘ll have to remember to post one of their videos for #TuesdayTunes 8mo
Kerrbearlib Love her! 8mo
MemoirsForMe @Kerrbearlib I did get to see her and Neil in concert way back when and they rocked the house, of course! 8mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 8mo
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@WanderingBookaneer this will all come in handy Tuesday for a picnic plan! I am taking my daughter, her girlfriend, and a best friend to see Pat Benetar, Melissa Etheridge and Liz Phair at the wolf trap. I can‘t wait to use it all! #summersantagoespostal #summersolsticegoespostal

WanderingBookaneer That lineup sounds fantastic! I hope you enjoy these trinkets. 6y
Chrissyreadit @WanderingBookaneer I will try to take a picture of our event. 6y
LapReader What a concert! Wish I could come with you. 6y
Chrissyreadit @LapReader I‘m so excited! My daughters favorite song since she was a toddler is Polyester Bride by Liz Phair. And we love everything they sing. 6y
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MemoirsForMe
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I have #plans to knock a few of these memoirs off my TBR list during @DeweysReadathon this weekend.
I hope, I hope! 🤓🙏🏻📚
#30daysofreadathon

Cinfhen Ooooh, Pat Benetar, that should be interesting 👩🏼‍🎤 7y
MemoirsForMe @Cinfhen Right! She's so cool, it's got to be a great read. 😎👍🏻 7y
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Pat Benatar is one of my absolute favorite artists and I was so excited to read this book. I was somewhat disappointed as I felt she spent most of the book complaining about her record labels, etc. I get it must have been really hard as a female rocker back then but c'mon. Her love story with Neil is so great, tho.

celtichik Have you seen mtv's Behind the Music Pat Benatar episode? 8y
Bostonmomx2 I'm sure I have... I can't say for sure right now but I'd be surprised if I missed it ? I never turn on those "music" channels anymore but I may have to do a search periodically and see if I can catch it. 8y
celtichik Or check youtube :) 8y
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Bostonmomx2 @celtichik oh good call lol I never even think of youtube 👍 8y
Cinfhen I FINALY got a chance to see her perform live in concert this summer...and she was AWFUL 😡😫she had ZERO energy, refused to interact with the audience and left the stage before the hour was over. So disappointing💔Her husband shared the stage with her and he was actually adorable and engaging! 8y
Bostonmomx2 @Cinfhen that's really too bad. I've seen her 4 times starting in around 88 and most recently in 07. She/they were great all 4 times. She isn't the most energetic performer but at the last show you could tell her vocals weren't as strong. Makes me sad 😕 8y
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