The Pretenders Live at Sessions
The iconic rocker and her band perform both the new and old with the release of their first album in 30 years.
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Band Members: Adam Seymour, James Honeyman-Scott, John McKenzie, Blair Cunningham, Billy Bremner, Chrissie Hynde, Martin Chambers, Malcolm Foster, Pete Farndon, Robbie McIntosh, Andy Hobson
Influenced by: New York Dolls, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, The Kinks, Neil Young, The Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, The Byrds, The Stooges, The Rolling Stones, Patti Smith, The Who, Bob Dylan, MC5, The Sex Pistols, The Velvet Underground
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Jun 19 2009 9:00AM
by Kim Davis
Filed under: Potent Quotables
Spinner: "I don't mind getting older; I mind getting uglier." --Chrissie Hynde In a recent interview, the Pretenders singer admitted it's the more surface elements of um, maturing, that get to her. She added, "You know -- knees, disease, old age, death. I'm ... Read moreApr 02 2009 10:00AM
by Spinner Staff
Filed under: The Hit List
Spinner: The Pretenders Inspired by the Platters' 'The Great Pretender' According to one version of the story, Chrissie Hynde was hanging out with some rough characters, one of whom wanted to play his favorite song for her. After making sure that none of his ... Read moreJan 29 2009 13:00PM
by Adam Horne
Filed under: Video of the Day
Spinner: Artist: The Pretenders Video: 'Boots of Chinese Plastic' Highlight: Chrissie Hynde and Co. get the proper visual treatment for this barnburner with frenetic editing and an aged-film aesthetic. Download 'Boots of Chinese Plastic' on iTunes. ... Read more
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