![]() ![]() Against all the odds, Chrissie managed to become a prominent figure of rock, receiving respect from peers and critics, having fans chant her name, and eventually, becoming the famous silhouette on the stage. In her own words, Hynde called herself a ‘loser,’ but she never gave up whenever she failed during her journey to fame and success. Her edginess, never shying away from speaking her truth during interviews, her taste in punk fashion, and her lyrical talent turned her into a punk hero who inspired generations of musicians. The band’s lineup changed over the years due to tragedies and personal conflicts, but Chrissie became the only constant in the Pretenders’ lengthy career. Then, in the same year, the Pretenders released their first studio, a commercial success, and hit the international charts again with their song, ‘Brass In Pocket.’ The rest was history as the band performed their debut gig in Paris and released their first single, quickly making its way to the charts. Soon enough, they named themselves the Pretenders after the song, ‘The Great Pretender.’ The band’s classic lineup was completed when guitarist James Honeyman-Scott and drummer Martin Chambers joined them. The pair clicked off soon enough and started jamming. gospel-tinged rendition of I Shall Be Released at his 30th anniversary concert in ’91. ![]() The manager then encouraged Hynde to find proper rockers to form a band, and it was then, in the late 70s, the singer met bassist Pete Farndon in a bar through a mutual friend. The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde's new solo album. Her luck soon changed for the better, as Dave Hill, owner of Real Records, heard one of her demos and decided to manage her career. And there I was, like the real loser, you know? Really the loser.” All the people I knew in town, they were all in bands. When I left, I said, ‘Thanks a lot for lettin’ me come along,’ and I went back and wept on the underground throughout London. And to go to all the gigs, to see it so close up, to be living in it and not to have a band was devastating to me. “It was great, but my heart was breaking. Hynde recalls touring with the Clash and feeling disappointed in herself after it ended, calling herself a loser: So when the Clash’s tour ended, she returned to the London underground scene, weeping, calling herself a real loser for not forming a successful act. For the future rock icon, she needed to be in for the experience, to be on stage and be present when the show wrapped up. ![]()
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