7 Quotes & Sayings By Pat Benatar

Pat Benatar is a recording artist, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist. She has garnered numerous awards throughout her career, including the American Music Award for "Most Promising Female Artist of the Year" in 1982. She has also won the Grammy Award for "Best Female Rock Vocal Performance" in 1983 for "Heartbreaker", and in 1988 she received the "Rock Music Award" for "Best Female Artist". Pat was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. Pat's singing career began in 1970, when she was only 17 years old, with the release of her debut album in America, "You Better Run." She immediately became one of the biggest female rock stars in the music industry Read more

Her band, Heart, consisted of bassist/vocalist Steve Fossen along with drummer/keyboardist Neil Giraldo and guitarist John Sykes. The band released two more albums before breaking up in 1976. In 1980 Pat released her second album, "The Wild Side Of Life," which was recorded with an all-new band. The album reached #1 on the Billboard charts and featured the singles "Love Is A Battlefield," "I Need A Hero," "Cruella De Vil," and most notably, the #1 single "Dear God." After releasing her third album in 1981 titled "Freeway," Pat decided to leave Heart to pursue a solo career.

She soon signed to Atlantic Records and released her fourth album, which went platinum. The follow-up single "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" reached #1 on the Billboard charts as well as #8 on the UK charts. In 1982 Pat released her first greatest hits collection titled 'The Best of Pat Benatar,' which included hits from all four albums as well as a new song titled 'Invincible.' It went double platinum and featured a new video for each track as well as a sequel to 'Heartbreaker' entitled 'Love Is A Battlefield Part II.' In 1983 Pat released her fifth studio album titled 'Prisoner,' featuring singles such as 'We Belong,' 'Disarm,' and 'Eaten Alive.' In 1984 Pat released her sixth studio album titled 'Stranger In This Town,' which featured a hit single from its first week of release titled 'Hit Me With Your Best Shot.' In 1985 Pat released her seventh studio album titled 'Under Lock And Key,' which contained hits such as 'Never Enough,' 'Always Run To You,' and '

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I've enjoyed every age I've been, and each has had its own individual merit. Every laugh line, every scar, is a badge I wear to show I've been present, the inner rings of my personal tree trunk that I display proudly for all to see. Nowadays, I don't want a "perfect" face and body; I want to wear the life I've lived. Pat Benatar
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The great times were never as great as they seem in the rearview mirror. Pat Benatar
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With the power of conviction there is no sacrifice. Pat Benatar
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If at any moment of the day I ever think I'm remotely cool at all, which is hardly ever, I have two daughters who make sure that never happens. Pat Benatar
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'Hell is for Children' is amazing to do every night and 'Promises in the Dark' and 'Love Is a Battlefied, ' of course, but my absolute favorite would be 'Heartbreaker.' It's the one that started everything, so it has a very special place in my heart. And it still rocks every night! It's so fun to do. Pat Benatar
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There are so many young women coming up through the ranks. Adele is an amazing singer. Beyonce has great stage presence. She's just a beautiful woman. I love how everyone has just taken charge of their lives and careers. Pat Benatar