Finally, after being nominated several times, Pat Benatar is being inducted along with her husband Neil Giraldo in the Class of 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Benatar and Giraldo and among the 14 inductees being honored this weekend in Los Angeles, California.
John Sykes, Chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame stated, “This diverse group of inductees each had a profound impact on the sound of youth culture and helped change the course of rock & roll. Their music moved generations and influenced so many artists that followed.”
The couple tweeted back in May, “We are thrilled and humbled to become part of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame family. Thank you to everyone who votes especially the fans and congratulations to all the other inductees.”
The inductees of the Class of 2022 include artists such as Eminem, Duran Duran, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Eurythmics, Carly Simon, and more.