What Happened to Pat Benatar? She’s Unrecognizable Today

It was entirely obvious from the get-go that Pat Benatar was going to pursue her love of music. Four Grammy wins, a dozen albums, and decades of touring later, it's safe to say that Pat had successfully fulfilled her life's dream. But that wasn't just by mistake. It was her tenacity and sticktoitiveness that propelled her to greatness.

▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - She's Remarkably Self-Confident
01:44 - She Worked As A Bank Teller To Make Ends Meet
03:04 - Benatar Sure Did Love Spandex
04:23 - Pat Benatar's Impressive Discography
05:12 - 'You Better Run' Was The 2nd Video Ever Aired On MTV
05:48 - Timing Is Key
06:41 - Her Music Is Ubiquitous
07:16 - Outro

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In her aptly titled autobiography, Between a Heart and a Rock Place, Pat Benatar revealed that it was never her intention to become a solo artist. Her initial dream was to be the lead singer of a rock band – just as Robert Plant was to Led Zeppelin or Van Morrison was to the Doors.

Pat Benator wanted to form a musical relationship like Mick Jagger did with Keith Richards, but since she was a classically trained singer, she had no clue how to make that intense vision a reality even though she possessed extensive musical knowledge.

Pat Benatar had to learn to believe in her own dreams. But once she started developing some momentum through a series of small victories, her vision slowly started to take form. After releasing her first album in 1979 and embarking on her first road tour, she knew that she had finally found her place in life. 40 years later, and she is considered to be one of the most influential female musicians of all time.

What Happened to Pat Benatar? She’s Unrecognizable Today