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Chrissie Hynde

Acting Born 1951-09-07 Akron, Ohio, USA

Christine Ellen Hynde (born September 7, 1951 in Akron, Ohio) is an American rock musician, best known as the leader of the band The Pretenders. She is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and the only continuous member of the Pretenders, having appeared on every studio album released by the band.

Known For

Man on the Run 2026 7.4

Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery 2025 7.9

The Pretenders: Radio 2 in the Park 2023

The Pretenders: Chrissie Hynde or Rock Life 2023 5.5

Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert 2022 7.9

McEnroe 2022 6.2

Tomorrow Is a Long Time: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan 2021 7

Here to be Heard: The Story of The Slits 2018 6.4

Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers 2017 7.7

The Pretenders at Austin City Limits 2017 8

Alone With Chrissie Hynde 2017 8

Promises and Lies: The Story of UB40 2016

Kylie Minogue: A Kylie Christmas Live at the Royal Albert Hall 2015 8.5

Girls in Bands at the BBC 2015 7

The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead 2015 7.7

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 2014 5.8

Basically, Johnny Moped 2013 7

Best Of Night Of The Proms vol. 6 2013

The Pretenders - Live in London 2010 6.7

Best of Night of the Proms Vol. 4 2010

Search and Destroy: Iggy & The Stooges' Raw Power 2010

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen 2009 5

Happy Feet 2006 6.2

The Pretenders - With Friends 2006 7.8