Published 2 years ago

Pat Benatar Says She Won’t Be Singing ‘Hit Me With Your Best Shot’ on Tour Amid Mass Gun Violence

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The Grammy-award winning singer spoke to USA Today about her refusal to play "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" The hit song released in 1980 became the singer's first Top 10 hit on the Billboard 100 chart. In 2022, there have been 357 mass shootings, according to the Gun Violence Archive.

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The Guardian

Pat Benatar will no longer perform her song Hit Me With Your Best Shot

The singer announced she won’t say the lyrics – including ‘fire away’ – out of respect for victims of mass shootings

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Independent

Pat Benatar refuses to sing ‘Hit Me With Your Best Shot’ in wake of US gun violence

‘In deference to the victims of the families of these mass shootings, I’m not singing it,’ singer said

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Pat Benatar won't perform 'Hit Me with Your Best Shot' anymore

U.S. singer Pat Benatar will no longer perform her song “Hit Me with Your Best Shot" atlive shows out of respect for American families affected by mass shootings.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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USA Today

Pat Benatar refuses to sing 'Hit Me With Your Best Shot' after gun violence: 'You have to draw the line'

After 40-plus years, Pat Benatar is still standing with a defiant smile. She talks about gun violence, women in rock and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

2 years ago·United States

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