Join us for an unforgettable evening with legendary songwriter Holly Knight, the creative force behind timeless anthems like Tina Turner’s “The Best,” Pat Benatar’s “Love Is a Battlefield,” and Aerosmith’s “Rag Doll.” In this exclusive event, Holly will delve into her fascinating memoir, “I Am The Warrior: My Crazy Life Writing the Hits and Rocking the MTV Eighties,” with Director of Education & Community, Kathryn Clusman.
Discover the stories behind some of the biggest hits of all time, hear about her journey through the golden era of rock and pop, and enjoy live performances of a few of her iconic songs. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness the magic behind the music.
The evening will conclude with a chance to meet Holly during a special book signing. Whether you’re a music lover, a fan of the ’80s, or simply curious about the stories that shaped an era, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Throughout the 1980s, Holly Knight didn’t just compose anthems that became the soundtrack for millions of people’s lives; she also created and crafted empowering odes to independence, liberation, and equality—and her work helped define the MTV 1980s. These universal themes have never been more relevant than they are today, which is why we still hear her music every day. On television, films, and commercials, Knight’s work has become not just ubiquitous but also generation-defining.
Her songs have appeared in movies as varied as Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome, Thelma and Louise, 13 Going On 30, Anchorman ll, Dallas Buyers Club, The Other Woman, and have featured on TV shows including Schitt’s Creek, GLOW, Stranger Things, The Masked Singer, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, American Idol, The Voice, The Simpsons, South Park, and Family Guy. In 2013, Knight was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Knight recently released her memoirs entitled, “I Am The Warrior- My Crazy Life Writing The Hits and Rocking The MTV Eighties.” Released on Permuted Press and distributed by Simon and Shuster, it was listed as the #1 Hot New Release in Popular Music on both Amazon and Audible Books (which she narrated.) Described as a love letter to the Eighties, it tells the story of rock n’ roll survival, written by a pioneering woman songwriter and producer whose stories, wild and true, are only matched in number by her amazing catalog of songs.
PARKING: Paid meters and parking lots are available around the museum on East 9th St., Erieside Ave., Alfred Lerner Way (in front of FirstEnergy Stadium) and at the Great Lakes Science Center which will be open until 10pm. You can also use these links to park in other downtown lots, reserve your parking spot in advance or to take public transportation. All sales final, tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase unless the performance is cancelled.