#music, Great American Bands, Ch. 16: The Pretenders

(Photo: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame)

Ok so this band is classified as American-British, so what? Who makes the bloody rules? Anyways, Chrissie Hynde is from Ohio. In 1973 she moved to London and then, eventually, The Pretenders happened. I loved this band in the early 1980’s. Hits? Wow! They’ve a million! Some of my faves is «Back on the Chaingang» (1982); «Brass in Pocket» (1979) and «Don’t Get Me Wrong» (1986) and all the rest. I think you get it.

(Chrissie Hynde, photo: Thepretenders.com)

It was 1979 and the band released their first single, a Kink’s song «Stop Your Sobbing«, then «Kid» and in January 1980, (forty five years ago!) they had their first No. 1 (UK), «Brass in Pocket«, and number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 (US).

So, you, yes you, did you like the Pretenders?

CHEERS

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  1. Excellent band! 🎶

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    1. I was really into them back in the 80’s…

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      1. Yes, I was as well! 😁

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      2. Phenomenal! 🩶

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      3. Good night, sleep well, Francisco! 🧡

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      4. Thank you 🙏🏻. Good night Sara, pleasant dreams 🌻

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  2. Grandes, gracias por la música. Un saludo.

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    1. Gracias a ti. Saludos

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  3. Avatar de Willie Torres Jr. Willie Torres Jr. dice:

    What a fantastic tribute to The Pretenders, Chrissie Hynde’s raw talent and unique voice have certainly made a lasting impact.

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    1. You’re quite right my friend! Thank you!

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