Erica Banas // Rock Music Reporter
February 20th
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo got married on February 20, 1982. They remain one of the longest-lasting marriages in classic rock.
Sure, divorces often get the most attention. However, Benatar and Giraldo are far from the only music marriage that has gone the distance. In honor of Benatar and Giraldo’s anniversary, here are some of classic rock’s other longest-lasting marriages along with some fun facts.
In her autobiography, Pat said when she saw Neil for the first time, she thought to herself, “Girl, you have just seen the father of your children.” Spoiler: She was right.
Keith and Patti wed on the guitarist 40th birthday. What a gift that has lasted for decades!
Bono and Ali were high-school sweethearts back at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin. Both were just 22 years old when they married.
Ringo and Barbara met on the set of the film ‘Caveman.’ The film may have tanked, but the couple’s love still lives on.
There was a bit of a problem when Dee first met Suzette. He was 21; she was 15. They met in a club, which, due to her age, she snuck into. Dee talked to her parents, and after A LOT of convincing, they were eventually allowed to date.
Sharon worked for her father, Don Arden, who managed Black Sabbath. When Ozzy was fired from Sabbath, Sharon took the reins and began managing his solo career. The rest is history.
Alice and Sheryl met while she was a dancer in his over-the-top stage shows in 1975. Being together this long among everyday-folks is incredible, but lasting that long in the rock and roll world? Unbelievable!
