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Chrissie Hynde is an American-British singer, songwriter, and musician, widely recognized as the founding member, lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the rock band The Pretenders. Her innovative fusion of rock, new wave, and punk rock has made her an enduring figure in music.
Collaborated on the upcoming 'Duets Special' album set for release in 2025.
Collaborated on the upcoming 'Duets Special' album set for release in 2025.
Collaborated on the upcoming 'Duets Special' album set for release in 2025.
Collaborated on the upcoming 'Duets Special' album set for release in 2025 and featured on her new album with star collaborations.
Featured on Chrissie Hynde's new album with star collaborations and emotional depth.
Released the Chrissie Hynde Signature Telecaster, the first-ever collaboration between Fender and the legendary Pretenders musician.
Acquired 100% of Hynde's music publishing catalog of 164 songs, including publishing and writer's share (PRS) from the Pretenders.
Producer Grant Showbiz hooked up with ex-Pretenders drummer James Hood to form Moodswings in the late '80s. Their 1992 album 'Moodfood' featured Hynde's vocals on 'State of Independence Part II'.
Duet on a cover of Sonny and Cher's 'I Got You Babe' in 1985, which topped the UK singles chart and reached No. 28 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Chrissie Hynde is taking a break from Pretenders duty to team up with an impressive slate of vocalists including Debbie Harry for a duets album.
Chrissie Hynde is taking a break from Pretenders duty to team up with an impressive slate of vocalists including Lucinda Williams for a duets album.
Chrissie Hynde is taking a break from Pretenders duty to team up with an impressive slate of vocalists including Brandon Flowers for a duets album.
Duet on Sinatra's 1994 album 'Duets II', performing the song 'Luck Be a Lady'.
Sang a cover of 'Love Can Build a Bridge' with Cher and Neneh Cherry in 1995, with Eric Clapton also appearing on the track.
Duet on the title track of their 1993 album 'Full Moon, Dirty Hearts'.
Sang vocals on the track 'State of Independence Part II' on their album 'Moodfood', used in the soundtrack for 'Single White Female'.
Provided backing vocals on his single 'My Love Life' in 1991 and on the b-side 'Shame Is The Name' in 2009.
Used royalties from the use of her song 'My City Was Gone' by Rush Limbaugh for a payment to PETA to raise awareness of chemical testing on animals.
Played guitar and sang vocals with Sheryl Crow on the song 'If It Makes You Happy' during a concert in Central Park in 1999.
Duet with Emmylou Harris on 'She' for the Gram Parsons tribute album 'Return of the Grievous Angel: A Tribute to Gram Parsons' in 1998.
Recorded a song called 'Cry (If You Don't Mind)' with the Spanish band for their album 'Un metro cuadrado – 1m²'.
Featured as the vocalist on their 2004 No. 1 Hot Dance Airplay track 'Straight Ahead'.
Duet with Ringo Starr on a song entitled 'Don't Hang Up', which can be heard on Starr's album 'Choose Love' in 2005.
Collaborated on a song called 'Neither Of Us Can See' for the soundtrack album for the movie 'Stealth' in 2005.
Was an opening act for fellow Akron-area musicians Devo at a special benefit concert at the Akron Civic Theater for then-presidential candidate Barack Obama in 2008.
Featured as guest vocalist on Ray Davies' 2009 Christmas single 'Postcard From London'.
Formed a band called 'J.P., Chrissie and the Fairground Boys' with Welsh singer J.P. Jones, releasing an album 'Fidelity' in 2010.
Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders performed live on 'CMT Crossroads' with Faith Hill and her band in 2011.
Played on BBC Four for the 'Songwriter's Circle' program with John Cale and Nick Cave in 1999.
Played on BBC Four for the 'Songwriter's Circle' program with John Cale and Nick Cave in 1999. Later joined Cave in 2010 for a rendition of Screamin' Jay Hawkins' song 'I Put a Spell on You' as a benefit for the Haiti disasters.
Contributed to Chrissie Hynde's 2014 solo album 'Stockholm'.
Contributed to Chrissie Hynde's 2014 solo album 'Stockholm'.
Duet with Rufus Wainwright on 'Always on My Mind', which is part of her 2025 'Duets Special' album.
Christine Ellen Hynde, born on September 7, 1951, in Akron, Ohio, developed an early interest in counterculture, Eastern mysticism, and vegetarianism. After attending Kent State University’s Art School, where she experienced the Kent State massacre firsthand in 1970, Hynde moved to London in 1973. There, she briefly worked at the music magazine “New Musical Express” (NME) and Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood’s influential clothing store, Sex. Despite attempts to form bands in France and connect with members of prominent punk groups like the Sex Pistols and The Clash, Hynde faced initial setbacks. Her perseverance ultimately led her to form The Pretenders in 1978 in Hereford, England, with Pete Farndon, James Honeyman-Scott, and Martin Chambers.
The Pretenders quickly rose to prominence following the release of their single “Stop Your Sobbing” in 1979, which reached No. 33 in the UK. Their debut album, “Pretenders,” released in January 1980, achieved global success, featuring the UK number one hit “Brass in Pocket.” The band experienced significant lineup changes and personal tragedies in the early 1980s with the deaths of Honeyman-Scott and Farndon. Despite these challenges, Hynde remained the consistent creative force, releasing successful albums like “Learning to Crawl” (1984) and “Get Close” (1986). She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 as a member of The Pretenders, a testament to her lasting impact on rock music.
Beyond The Pretenders, Hynde has engaged in various musical projects and collaborations. She released her first solo album, “Stockholm,” in 2014, followed by “Valve Bone Woe” in 2019, a jazz/pop album of covers, and “Standing in the Doorway: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan” in 2021. Her extensive collaborations include work with Frank Sinatra, UB40, Cher, and more contemporary artists like Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys. Hynde is also a devoted animal rights activist, vegetarian, and follows Vaishnavism, reflecting her multifaceted identity and commitment to her beliefs.
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