Pat Benatar
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee (2022); four consecutive Grammy wins (1980-1983); listed in Epstein's black book.
Also known as: Patricia Mae Andrzejewski, Patricia Benatar
American rock singer and songwriter born Patricia Mae Andrzejewski on January 10, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York. A classically trained mezzo-soprano, she broke into mainstream rock with her 1979 debut album In the Heat of the Night and the 1980 album Crimes of Passion, which featured her signature hit "Hit Me with Your Best Shot." She won the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance four consecutive years (1980-1983), a record at the time.
Her career produced 10 platinum albums and eight number-one singles. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, alongside her husband and longtime musical collaborator Neil Giraldo. Her name appears in Epstein's black book. No allegations of wrongdoing have been made.
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Pat Benatar appears in records associated with Jeffrey Epstein, including flight logs, contact lists, or legal documents. Appearance in these records does not imply any wrongdoing or criminal conduct. Many individuals had legitimate professional or social interactions.
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About Pat Benatar
Who is Pat Benatar?
American rock singer and songwriter born Patricia Mae Andrzejewski on January 10, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York. A classically trained mezzo-soprano, she broke into mainstream rock with her 1979 debut album In the Heat of the Night and the 1980 album Crimes of Passion, which featured her signature hit "Hit Me with Your Best Shot." She won the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance four consecutive years (1980-1983), a record at the time. Her career produced 10 platinum albums and eight number-one singles. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, alongside her husband and longtime musical collaborator Neil Giraldo. Her name appears in Epstein's black book. No allegations of wrongdoing have been made.
What is Pat Benatar's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Pat Benatar appears in 7 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files.
Is Pat Benatar in the Epstein files?
Yes. Pat Benatar is referenced in 7 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases.
Was Pat Benatar in Epstein's black book?
Yes, Pat Benatar appears in Jeffrey Epstein's personal address book (the "black book") with 2 phone numbers listed.
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