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.

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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.