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The Pretenders

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The Profile

The Pretenders are a British-American rock band formed in Hereford in 1978 by American singer-guitarist Chrissie Hynde. The classic lineup featured Hynde, James Honeyman-Scott, Pete Farndon, and Martin Chambers. Their acclaimed debut, Pretenders (1979), and Learning to Crawl (1984) yielded enduring singles including Brass in Pocket, Back on the Chain Gang, and 2000 Miles.

Formed in 1978; classic lineup: Chrissie Hynde, James Honeyman-Scott, Pete Farndon, Martin Chambers; Honeyman-Scott (1982) and Farndon (1983) died; signature songs include Brass in Pocket, Back on the Chain Gang, 2000 Miles, Don’t Get Me Wrong, and I’ll Stand by You; Hynde had a relationship with Ray Davies and later married Jim Kerr.

Three DeBaser reviews spotlight The Pretenders’ arc from punk-bitten debut sparkle to the refined punch of Learning to Crawl and a smart hits overview. Chrissie Hynde’s presence and resilience loom large, with attention to classic singles and the band’s tragedies. Standout tracks include Brass in Pocket, Back on the Chain Gang, 2000 Miles, and Middle of the Road.

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