Chrissie Hynde Archives

Chrissie Hynde has unveiled the brand-new video for her duet with k.d. lang on the soul classic Me & Mrs Jones.

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

Chrissie Hynde has rejected her 2005 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction for The Pretenders.

The planned Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert will be streamed live across multiple platforms including YouTube via MTV, Pluto and Paramount+.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

An all-star cast including Sir Elton John, Lorde, Pharrell, Chris Martin, Stevie Wonder and Dave Grohl have recorded the Beach Boys classic ‘God Only Knows’ with the songs creator Brian Wilson.

Pet Shop Boys latest project A Man From The Future has had its live debut at London’s famed Royal Albert Hall.

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.

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

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

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.