Events

Changing Hands Bookstore and Hoodlums Music and Movies present:PAT BENATAR 12:30-1:30pm Saturday, July 24 Legendary rocker Pat Benatar visits to sign her memoir, Between a Heart and a Rock Place. From her early days in the New York club scene of the 1970s to headlining sold-out arena tours, Pat Benatar offers an account of a life spent behind the microphone. As the first female artist ever to be played on MTV, she speaks candidly about the realities of breaking into the boys' club of rock 'n' roll at a time when people everywhere still believed a woman's only place in popular music was as a girlfriend, a groupie, or a sex symbol. Going backstage and into the studio, Benatar sets the record straight about how her music evolved, illustrating the visionary role that her guitarist, producer, and eventual husband, Neil "Spyder" Giraldo, played in combining her classically trained voice with razor-sharp guitar to create her unique hard-rock sound. Between a Heart and a Rock Place is a tale of playing by your own rules, even if that means breaking a few of theirsEvent co-sponsored by Hoodlums Music and Movies.   To secure the best possible spot in the signing line, pre-order your book early, either in the store or at 480-730-0205. PLEASE NOTE: This is a signing only. Due to time constraints, Benatar is unable to personalize books or sign memorabilia. No photos, posed or candid.