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Biography
After moving to London from Akron, Ohio, in 1973, Chrissie Hynde fast became a key player in London’s punk scene, and was involved in early versions of the Sex Pistols, the Clash and the Damned. In 1978 Hynde formed own band, The Pretenders, and although their debut singles ‘Stop Your Sobbing’ and ‘Kid’ garnered critical acclaim, it was ‘Brass in Pocket’ that gave the band their first UK #1.
Their self-titled debut album, released in 1980, has been named one of the best albums of all time by Rolling Stone magazine. The band went on to perform at Live Aid in ’85, and have since released many commercially acclaimed studio albums. Despite many line-up changes over the years, the Pretenders continue to release new music and perform sold out shows to fans worldwide.
Ohio born singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Chrissie Hynde formed The Pretenders in London in 1978, with Hereford natives, James Honeyman-Scott on guitar, Pete Farndon on bass, and drummer Martin Chambers.
Their debut album, released in January 1980, was the first UK number one album of the decade and garnered critical acclaim in Europe, The US, Australia and beyond.
The group’s personnel and dynamic has changed over the years, initially with the drug related deaths of Honeyman-Scott and Farndon in 1983. Hynde has remained a constant force as the band’s focal point, maintaining the original Pretenders unique guitar-based sound in the style of Honeyman-Scott.
She’s recorded a lot of studio albums, primarily as Pretenders, and has guested with numerous other artists, including Frank Sinatra and Moreno Veloso.
The Pretenders latest album ‘Relentless’, released September 2023 , has ensured they continue to enjoy international airplay. They regularly tour the world to sold out venues.
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Two months on since the release of 'Pretenders Live - Kick 'Em Where It Hurts', what's your favourite song on the album?
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Two months on since the release of 'Pretenders Live - Kick 'Em Where It Hurts', what's your favourite song on the album?
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Two months on since the release of ‘Pretenders Live - Kick ‘Em Where It Hurts’, what’s your favourite song on the album?
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The new reissue of the Pretenders' 1987 compilation, 'The Singles', is out now!
Featuring the 2018 remasters by Chris Thomas for tracks from the first three albums and brand-new remasters for the singles from 'Get Close'. The 16-track compilation includes all the ...band’s hit singles up until ‘87 such as 'Brass in Pocket', 'Back on the Chain Gang' and 'Don’t Get Me Wrong.'
Grab your copy here: https://pretenders.lnk.to/thesingles
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The new reissue of the Pretenders’ 1987 compilation, ‘The Singles’, is out now!
Featuring the 2018 remasters by Chris Thomas for tracks from the first three albums and brand-new remasters for the singles from ‘Get Close’. The 16-track compilation includes all the band’s hit ...singles up until ‘87 such as ‘Brass in Pocket’, ‘Back on the Chain Gang’ and ‘Don’t Get Me Wrong.’
Grab your copy through the link in bio.
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The new reissue of the Pretenders' 1987 compilation, ‘The Singles', is out now! #Pretenders #OutNow
"Oh, but the prestige and the glory, Another human interest story" #Pretenders #ChrissieHynde #80s
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Pretenders II, released this week in 1981. What's your favourite track from this record?
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Two months on since the release of ‘Pretenders Live - Kick ‘Em Where It Hurts’, what’s your favourite song on the album?
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The new reissue of the Pretenders’ 1987 compilation, ‘The Singles’, is out now!
Featuring the 2018 remasters by Chris Thomas for tracks from the first three albums and brand-new ...remasters for the singles from ‘Get Close’. The 16-track compilation includes all the band’s hit singles up until ‘87 such as ‘Brass in Pocket’, ‘Back on the Chain Gang’ and ‘Don’t Get Me Wrong.’
Grab your copy through the link in bio.
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Pretenders II, released this week in 1981. What’s your favourite track from this record?
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The Pretenders’ second studio album, which reached the top 10 in the UK and US, was released on this day in 1981.
Featuring the singles ‘Talk of the Town’ & ‘Message Of Love’, ...the album went on to sell over half a million units in the United States.
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‘Day After Day’, taken from The Pretenders second studio album, released as a single in the UK this month in 1981. The music video shows the band touring across the US.
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📸 Shot by @kiprice, @isleofwightfest 2024.
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‘Don’t Get Me Wrong’ on @nbcsnl, 1986.
Just under a month to go until ‘The Singles’ is re-released on CD & 2LP. Pre-order now, releasing 15th August - link in bio.
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‘A Love’ was released this week in 2023.
“I often see love / relationships almost in the same vein as drug addiction. Although, having said that, I know I am jaded, and cynical… ...‘The Buzz’ on Hate for Sale visited the same theme.” - Chrissie
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‘Brass In Pocket’ on Top of the Pops.
The third single taken from The Pretenders debut studio album released in 1980, the bands first single to reach number one in the UK 45 years ...ago.
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‘Hate For Sale’ turns 5 today!
Released on this day on 2020 and featuring the singles ‘The Buzz’, ‘You Can’t Hurt A Fool’ and ‘Turf Accountant Daddy’. Listen to the album ...on streaming.
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On this day 40 years ago, The Pretenders played to over 85,000 people at the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia for the Live Aid benefit concert.
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July 1980, Pretenders release the single ‘Precious’.
What are your memories of this single 45 years on?
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The new reissue of the Pretenders' 1987 compilation, ‘The Singles', is out now! #Pretenders #OutNow
"Oh, but the prestige and the glory, Another human interest story" #Pretenders #ChrissieHynde #80s
“And she will always carry on” #Pretenders #ChrissieHynde #80sMusic
The Pretenders’ second studio album was released on this day in 1981. #Pretenders #80sMusic
"Some of us are looking at the stars" - 'Message of Love' on 'Friday's'. #Pretenders #ChrissieHynde
‘Day After Day’, released as a single in the UK this month in 1981. #Pretenders #80sMusic #Rock
'Don't Get Me Wrong' on Saturday Night Live, 1986. #Pretenders #ChrissieHynde #SNL
'A Love' was released this week in 2023. #Pretenders #ChrissieHynde #Rock
‘Brass In Pocket' on Top of the Pops. #Pretenders #ChrissieHynde #70sMusic
'Message Of Love' taken from the Pretenders second studio album released in 1981. #Pretenders #80s
On this day 40 years ago, The Pretenders played to over 85000 people at the #LiveAid benefit concert
'Back On The Chain Gang' at @LiveAid, 1985. #Pretenders #ChrissieHynde #LiveAid #80sMusic #Rock