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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 11 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 17 studio albums, primarily as Pretenders, and has guested with numerous other artists, including Frank Sinatra and Moreno Veloso.
The Pretenders latest album Hate for Sale, released July 2020, has ensured they continue to enjoy international airplay. They regularly tour the world to sold out venues.
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"Let me stay one more day, It would mean so much to me" - 'Never Do That' released May 1990.
"Nobody's perfect, Not even a perfect gent."
Track 3 - 'Time The Avenger'
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“Nobody’s perfect, Not even a perfect gent.” Track 3 - ‘Time The Avenger’ #LearningToCrawl40
Learning To Crawl on tour in '84
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"I found a picture of you, those were the happiest days of my life" #LearningToCrawl40
"I found a picture of you, those were the happiest days of my life"
Track 2 - 'Back On The Chain Gang'
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What is your favourite Pretenders lyric to sing at a show?
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"Now come on baby, get in the road" Track 1 - 'Middle Of The Road'#LearningToCrawl40 #Pretenders
"Now come on baby, get in the road"
Track 1 - 'Middle Of The Road'
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Pretenders - Live In London, released on this day in 2010. #Pretenders #Live #ChrissieHynde
Pretenders - Live In London, released on this day in 2010.
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"Nobody's perfect, Not even a perfect gent."
Track 3 - 'Time The Avenger'
#LearningToCrawl40
Learning To Crawl on tour in '84
Photo by Ross Marino
"I found a picture of you, those were the happiest days of my life"
Track 2 - 'Back On The Chain Gang'
#LearningToCrawl40
What is your favourite Pretenders lyric to sing at a show?
📸 HDPhotography
"Now come on baby, get in the road"
Track 1 - 'Middle Of The Road'
#LearningToCrawl40
Pretenders - Live In London, released on this day in 2010.
"Look at her now, she's centre stage,
Too old to know better, Too young for her age"
'You Can't Hurt A Fool', the third single from The Pretenders' ...2020 studio album 'Hate For Sale' was released four years ago!
We're celebrating 40 years since the release of The Pretenders' third studio album, 'Learning To Crawl', with the release of a special anniversary vinyl. Pressed to clear or black... vinyl, featuring the Chris Thomas remasters for the very first time!
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Today marks 30 years since the release of 'I'll Stand By You'.
The Pretenders' cover of 10cc's 'I'm Not In Love' was released on the soundtrack for the film 'Indecent Proposal' on this day in 1993.
Who will be seeing The Pretenders live at a festival this summer?
Check out the full list of dates here: https://thepretenders.com/
"The music kicks and churns and growls without a hint of politeness. For Miss Hynde, it is clearly an album about beginnings rather than endings." - @nytimes, 1984
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"Let me stay one more day, It would mean so much to me" - 'Never Do That' released May 1990.
“Nobody’s perfect, Not even a perfect gent.” Track 3 - ‘Time The Avenger’ #LearningToCrawl40
"I found a picture of you, those were the happiest days of my life" #LearningToCrawl40
"Now come on baby, get in the road" Track 1 - 'Middle Of The Road'#LearningToCrawl40 #Pretenders
Pretenders - Live In London, released on this day in 2010. #Pretenders #Live #ChrissieHynde
"Look at her now, she's centre stage,Too old to know better, Too young for her age" #pretenders
Celebrating 40 years of 'Learning To Crawl', with a special anniversary vinyl. Pre-order now!
Today marks 30 years since the release of 'I'll Stand By You'. #Pretenders #IllStandByYou
The Pretenders' 'I'm Not In Love' cover, released on the 'Indecent Proposal' soundtrack today in ‘93
40 years of The Pretenders' ‘Learning To Crawl’ anniversary vinyl is releasing on the 7th June
March 1984, 'Show Me' was released as the fourth single from 'Learning To Crawl' in the US. #rock
'The Buzz', was released on this day in 2020 #pretenders