Chrissie Hynde blasts aggressive autograph seekers Wednesday, September 13 by ABC NewsChrissie Hynde wants fans to know that when she doesn’t stop to say hi to them, it’s nothing personal.The Pretenders frontwoman shared a post on Facebook following the end of their current run of shows, which included opening for Guns N’ Roses and Pretenders club dates.... Read More.
On This Day: September 7, 1951: Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde is born Thursday, September 7 by ABC NewsOn This Day, September 7, 1951… Christine Ellen Hynde, better known as future Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde, was born in Akron, Ohio.Hynde formed the Pretenders in March of 1978 alongside James Honeyman-Scott, Pete Farndon and Martin Chambers and released their self-titled debut in 1979. They had their first real hit, “Brass in Pocket,”... Read More.
Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde joins Guns N’ Roses for “Bad Obsession” performance in Boston Tuesday, August 22 by ABC NewsGuns N’ Roses continues to surprise fans on their current world tour. The latest instance came Monday, August 21, during their show at Fenway Park in Boston, when Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde came out to join them on the track "Bad Obsession."Fan-shot footage posted to YouTube shows Chrissie joining Axl... Read More.
Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde on getting older: “I’m more relaxed now, if you can believe it” Monday, August 7 by ABC NewsPretenders’ Chrissie Hynde is still rocking out at age 71, and while some artists may dread getting older, she seems to be embracing it.“I don’t mind getting older. I do mind getting uglier,” she shares in a new feature in The Guardian. “Come... Read More.
The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde blasts the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Friday, March 17 by ABC NewsChrissie Hynde is the latest female artist to call out the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Following Courtney Love’s tweet and op-ed in The Guardian blasting the lack of female representation in the Hall of Fame, Hynde shared her thoughts — and let’s just... Read More.
The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde says band will no longer play “any sort of Greatest Hits set” Monday, June 20 by ABC NewsIf you're a Pretenders fan, here's some potentially disappointing news: Frontwoman Chrissie Hynde says she no longer plans to play concerts that focus on her band's best-known tunes.In a Facebook message posted Friday, Hynde revealed she had some "good... Read More.