Chrissie Hynde

         MUSIC NEWS - Today, The Pretenders  announced the release of a iTunes PRETENDERS "Originals" edition. The Pretenders edition will be available exclusively at the iTunes Store beginning on December 23, 2008.  In addition, the band has released a digital holiday EP which features a new recording of the band's classic "2000 Miles" as well as holiday classics "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and "Blue Christmas." The version of  "Blue... Read Full Story

  What was expected to be a non-stop nostalgia ride turned into a full on rock fest when the Pretenders took the stage at the Fillmore in San Francisco last night.  At 57 front gal Chrissie Hynde proved that she's still got it as she worked the stage (check the super high leg kick above), the crowd, and her very long song list.  The band's current album, Break Up the Concrete is thought to be one of their best. My fav by the Pretenders will probably always be "Brass in Pocket" - here's a... Read Full Story

MUSIC NEWS - Going back to their Ohio, USA musical roots, Devo , one of the new wave music era's most original and popular bands, will reunite this week in their hometown of Akron, OH for a benefit for the local Democratic party organization.  Also appearing will be the Black Keys at this Akron Civic Theatre show.  You can grab tix for this historic event at Ticketmaster's site .  At last report, Devo frontman, Mark Mothersbaugh was working on getting fellow Akronite and Pretenders leader... Read Full Story

So on Tuesday night Matt and I went to see The Pretenders at the Highline Ballroom, and they were AMAZING. Chrissie Hynde still sounds like she did in the 80's! the whole band were excellent. The did several songs from Break Up The Concrete which is a great album, but of course we were most excited about the classics, and she did not disappoint. They played Talk of The Town, Kid, Back On The Chain Gang, Don't Get Me Wrong, Brass in Pocket, Day to Day, Thumbellina and a few others. Don't... Read Full Story

Quick story about The Pretenders : I am a HUGE Pretenders fan. I bought all their albums including the new one Break Up The Concrete . I was dating a girl who I will call Beesa Molsen and she loved the sell out song "I'll Stand By You." Every sappy teenager has heard this song, but the problem is that isn't the real Pretenders . Well Beesa thought it was and when I played Pretenders her ears bled, literally bled,  while listening to instant classics like Tattooed Love Boys , Precious , and... Read Full Story

NEW YORK (CBS) An autistic computer genius, space aliens and Pretenders legend Chrissie Hynde are all wrapped up in what the federal government says is an effort to contain the most prolific computer hacker in American history. The case focuses on Gary McKinnon, 42, a British citizen who, depending on your point of view, is either a brilliant, but harmless, autistic man searching for UFOs or a dangerous hacker who brainstormed his way into high-security computer systems at NASA and the... Read Full Story

Home | Entertainment | Music Marlin Levison, Star Tribune The Pretenders at First Avenue Friday. Chrissie Hynde and her fellow Hall of Fame rockers put aside the sass in a largely polite show. By JON BREAM , Star Tribune Last update: February 21, 2009 - 5:19 PM Print this story E-mail this story Save to del.icio.us Related Content Photo gallery: Pretenders at First Avenue More from... Read Full Story

Last night at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles was a great night for autographs. the great Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders were playing over there and we went over to check it out and try to get some autographs. We had went to the premiere in Hollywood for "Last House on the Left" so [...] Read Full Story

Have you seen Chrisse Hynde pic smoking? This picture was taken probably for her promotional campaign. I do wonder how many packs of cigarette can she consume in one day? Hynde is an American rock musician who is best known as the lead singer of the band The Pretenders. Prior to joining the group, she has been involved with several odd jobs working for a magazine company and an architectural firm. But none of these lasted long, as music is her true passion. After several failed... Read Full Story

    MUSIC NEWS - Show off your music boots!!!!  The Pretenders ,The People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), and YouTube have announced a video contest forfans to make their own video for the band's hit song " Boots Of Chinese Plastic " (off their latest album Break Up The Concrete) .   Fans and animal lovers are being requested to create videos via YouTube and lip synch the song "Boots Of Chinese Plastic ." Contestants are asked to show off their boots or shoes of plastic... Read Full Story