Chrissie Hynde

Person · Female

Chrissie Hynde

rock singer-songwriter and founder of Pretenders

From
Akron, United States
Since
1951–present
Rating
★ 5 (1 votes)
Releases
20
  • pop
  • rock

About

Christine Ellen Hynde (born September 7, 1951) is an American-British singer, songwriter, and musician. She is a founding member of the rock band the Pretenders and is the band's lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter. Hynde is the band's only original member and is the only continuous member of the Pretenders, having appeared on every studio album released by the band.

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Hynde formed the Pretenders in Hereford, England, in 1978, with Pete Farndon, James Honeyman-Scott, and Martin Chambers. She has also recorded a number of songs with other musicians, including Frank Sinatra, Cher, and UB40. Hynde recorded her first solo album, Stockholm, in 2014. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 as a member of the Pretenders.

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Member of

Discography

Albums 5
Singles 12
Live 3

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Also known as

Christine Ellen Hynde

Tags

  • glamour rock

Identifiers

ISNI
0000000078290619
IPI
00073239380

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