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On This Day in Music History – September 7

by Noise11.com

September 7 has witnessed landmark music moments, from chart-topping singles to the loss of a modern rap icon. On this date, The Beatles continued their record-breaking chart streaks, Elton John scored worldwide acclaim, and Nirvana released a track that helped define a generation. The day also marks the birthdays of Buddy Holly and Chrissie Hynde, two artists whose influence still echoes through rock and roll. At the same time, the world remembers the passing of Mac Miller, whose career bridged hip-hop and introspective songwriting for a new generation. September 7 remains a date filled with both celebration and reflection in music history.

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Chrissie Hynde joins Stevie Nicks ADOTG at Rochford Winery on Saturday 18 November 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Chrissie Hynde & Pals Unveil Duets Special: A Heartfelt Collection of Covers with Stars

by Noise11.com

Chrissie Hynde, legendary singer-songwriter of The Pretenders, returns with an unexpected, warmly intimate project: Duets Special, issued under the inviting banner Chrissie Hynde & Pals, set for release on 17 October 2025 via Parlophone (and Rhino).

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Chrissie Hynde joins Stevie Nicks ADOTG at Rochford Winery on Saturday 18 November 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Chrissie Hynde To Exhibit Her Paintings In London

by Music-News.com

Chrissie Hynde has announced the ‘Hynde Sight’ exhibition of her latest paintings.

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Pretenders Learning To Crawl

Pretenders ‘Learning To Crawl’ Turns 40

by Paul Cashmere

The Pretenders third album ‘Learning To Crawl’ is turning 40. ‘Learning To Crawl’ was released on 13 January, 1984. It was the first album since the death of two members, Pete Fardon and James Honeyman-Scott, who both died of drug overdoses.

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Pretenders ADOTG at Rochford Winery on Saturday 18 November 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Chrissie Hynde Says A Woman Directing Barbie Is Irrelevant

by Paul Cashmere

Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders says “who gives a shit” if a woman directed the new Barbie movie and “who gives two shits” if the movie made over $1billion.

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Pretenders ADOTG at Rochford Winery on Saturday 18 November 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Chrissie Hynde Throws Out The Pretenders Hits But Brings Out The Guests At Glastonbury

by Paul Cashmere

The general rule at music festivals for classic rock bands is to play the hits because the audience didn’t come to see you … but Chrissie Hynde has never been one to follow the rules.

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Chrissie Hynde Covers Bob Dylan

by Paul Cashmere @paulcashmere

Chrissie Hynde has revealed she has recorded a complete album of Bob Dylan covers and it is coming sooner rather than later.

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The Pretenders To Release Rockin’ ‘Love For Hate’ Album In July

by Paul Cashmere

The 11th album for The Pretenders ‘Hate For Sale’ will be released on 17 July, 2020.

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Chrissie Hynde Gave Up Dope Five Years Ago

by Music-News.com

The Pretenders singer Chrissie Hynde has known for decades that drugs and alcohol weren’t good for her but only gave up around five years ago after experiencing a week-long hangover.

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Chrissie Hynde joins Stevie Nicks ADOTG at Rochford Winery on Saturday 18 November 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Chrissie Hynde Is Planning Two New Albums And A Book

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Chrissie Hynde has revealed that she is a bit of a workhorse with many different projects at various stages of development.

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Pretenders ADOTG at Rochford Winery on Saturday 18 November 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Pretenders Sounded Reinvigorated For 2017 Australian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Pretenders 2017 were sounding like Pretenders I remembered from the 80s on their current Australian tour.

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Yoko Ono and Moby To Contribute To Animal Sanctuary Album

by Music-News.com

Presented by the educational non-profit organization, Compassionate Farming Education Initiative (CFEI), “Home on the Range” is a benefit compilation album and documentary film, both to be released June 24.

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Chrissie Hynde Compares Today’s Female Pop Stars To Prostitutes

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Chrissie Hynde has been attracting a lot of attention lately making controversial comments in interviews about the role of women is sexual assaults.

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The Runaways Jackie Fuchs Responds To Chrissie Hynde Rape Comment

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

The Runaways’ Jackie Fuchs, who came out with allegations of being raped by the band’s manage Kim Fowley in the mid-70’s, has criticized Chrissie Hynde for comments she has made about who is to blame in some cases of rape.

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Chrissie Hydne Slammed Over Rape Comments

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders has stirred up a wellspring of controversy with her comment on rape victims.

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Chrissie Hynde Covers Let it Be For The Art of McCartney

by Paul Cashmere

Chrissie Hynde’s interpretation of The Beatles’ classic ‘Let It Be’ for the compilation album ‘The Art of McCartney’ has been revealed.

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The Pretenders To Play The Butterfly Ball

by Music-News.com

American rock legend, Chrissie Hynde, and Pretenders guitarist, James Walbourne, are the latest act to be added to the star-studded line-up for this year’s Butterfly Ball.

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Chrissie Hynde Dark Sunglasses VIDEO EXCLUSIVE

by Paul Cashmere

Chrissie Hynde is showcasing the good people of Austin, Texas in the first video from her upcoming ‘Stockholm’ album.

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Chrissie Hynde Stops Pretending With Solo Album

by Paul Cashmere

The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde has stopped pretending and will release her next album under her own name.

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Olly Murs And Chrissie Hynde Among Celebrities Donating Clothes To Homeless Charity

by Music-News.com

Top celebrities including Olly Murs, Plan B, Chrissie Hynde and Alan Carr have raided their wardrobes to donate some of their fashion favourites, for an online pop-up shop in aid of Shelter.

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Damned Damned Damned 35th Anniversary Set To Be Released

by Music-News.com

On December 3rd , the ultimate version of the first ever British Punk album Damned, Damned, Damned is released.

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