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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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We’re pleased to announce ’Pretenders Live - Kick ‘Em Where It Hurts!‘, releasing 13th June 2025.
Recorded during The Pretenders’ Theatre Tour ’24, a limited edition live album on heavyweight black double vinyl in a gatefold sleeve is available for pre-order now exclusively via... the Pretenders official store.
Tracklist:
1. Losing My Sense of Taste
2. Turf Accountant Daddy
3. Talk of the Town
4. The Buzz
5. Thumbelina
6. The Losing
7. Private Life
8. You Can’t Hurt A Fool
9. Don’t Cut Your Hair
10. Let The Sun Come In
11. I Think About You Daily
12. Biker
13. Boots of Chinese Plastic
14. Back On The Chain Gang
15. Time The Avenger
16. Hate For Sale
17. Middle Of the Road
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'Up The Neck' live at Hammersmith Palais, March 1980. #Pretenders #ChrissieHynde #80s #Rock
‘Up The Neck’ live at Hammersmith Palais, March 1980.
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'Up The Neck' live at Hammersmith Palais, March 1980.
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We’re pleased to announce ’Pretenders Live - Kick ‘Em Where It Hurts!‘, releasing 13th June 2025.
Recorded during The Pretenders’ Theatre Tour ’24, a limited edition live album ...on heavyweight black double vinyl in a gatefold sleeve is available for pre-order now exclusively via the Pretenders official store.
Tracklist:
1. Losing My Sense of Taste
2. Turf Accountant Daddy
3. Talk of the Town
4. The Buzz
5. Thumbelina
6. The Losing
7. Private Life
8. You Can’t Hurt A Fool
9. Don’t Cut Your Hair
10. Let The Sun Come In
11. I Think About You Daily
12. Biker
13. Boots of Chinese Plastic
14. Back On The Chain Gang
15. Time The Avenger
16. Hate For Sale
17. Middle Of the Road
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‘Up The Neck’ live at Hammersmith Palais, March 1980.
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Hate For Sale’ was released as a single this week in 2020!
“We all love punk, so I think it would be fair to say that ‘Hate for Sale’ is our tribute to the punk band I considered the... most musical of The genre - the Damned.” - Chrissie
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All shows are now on sale to see The Pretenders live in Latin America! Remaining tickets can be found at thepretenders.com
May 2025
Wed 07 - Mexico City, MX
Sat 10 - Santiago,... CL
Tue 13 - Montevideo, UR
Thur 15 - Buenos Aires, AR
Sun 18 - Porto Alegre, BR
Tue 20 - Curitiba, BR
Thur 22 - Brasilia, BR
Sat 24 - Sao Paolo, BR
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“I like the way you cross the street ‘cause you’re precious”
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‘The Buzz’, the lead single from the studio album ‘Hate For Sale’, was released 5 years ago today! What’s your favourite song from the album?
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“Out loud in a crowd,
Everybody heard,
‘Twas the talk of the town”
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‘Show Me’ was released as a single in the US, this month in 1984.
“Hynde’s tunes pack layers of meaning and emotion into a hard-edged, bare-bones package of guitar riffs and ...unadorned drum beats.” - Journal Times
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“Maybe tomorrow, maybe someday”
‘Talk of the Town’ turns 45 this month, released as a single March 1980 with the B-Side ‘Cuban Slide’.
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Who’s seeing the Pretenders in Latin America and the US in 2025?
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‘The Wait’, track 6 from the studio album ‘Pretenders’ released 45 years ago.
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'Up The Neck' live at Hammersmith Palais, March 1980. #Pretenders #ChrissieHynde #80s #Rock
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All shows are now on sale to see The Pretenders live in Latin America! #Pretenders #ChrissieHynde
“I like the way you cross the street ‘cause you’re precious” #Pretenders #80s #Rock
'The Buzz', the lead single from the studio album 'Hate For Sale', was released 5 years ago today!
‘Kid’ on Top of the Pops, 1979. #Pretenders #ChrissieHynde #Rock
"Out loud in a crowd, Everybody heard,'Twas the talk of the town" #Pretenders #ChrissieHynde #80s
“I found a picture of you, what hijacked my world that night” #Pretenders #ChrissieHynde #80s
'Show Me' was released as a single in the US, this month in 1984. #Pretenders #ChrissieHynde #80s