Biography
Crimes of Passion cemented her as an MTV-era staple with muscular production.
Neil Giraldo guitar partnership defined riff economy supporting her range.
Awards shelf mirrors consistent rock-radio presence across decades.
Lossless streams keep snare gate snap, chorus FX, and belt harmonics intact.
New Clear Radio streams curated rock-focused programming with quality up to 320kbps—ideal for hearing guitar-driven records with depth and punch.
At a glance
- American singer born Patricia Mae Andrzejewski in Brooklyn, New York.
- Crimes of Passion (1980) included Hit Me with Your Best Shot and reached multi-platinum US sales.
- Won four consecutive Grammy Awards for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance from 1980 to 1983.