Sadly, over the years, the Pretenders have had their share of drug-related tragedies…
Chrissie Hynde fired Pete Farndon on June 14, 1982
. Two days later, James Honeyman-Scott died of heart failure as a result of cocaine use. Farndon was found dead April 14, 1983.
Is Chrissie Hynde still with the Pretenders?
Akron, Ohio, U.S. Christine Ellen Hynde (born September 7, 1951) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She is a founding member and the guitarist, lead vocalist, and primary songwriter of the rock band the Pretenders, as well as
its only constant member
.
Who died from the Pretenders?
| Pete Farndon | Born 12 June 1952 Hereford, England | Died 14 April 1983 (aged 30) London, England | Genres Rock, new wave | Occupation(s) Musician |
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Are the Pretenders still performing?
The Pretenders are set for an extensive North
American tour in 2020
with Journey to feature all new production and hits from start to finish in the 60+ date tour. Fans can expect to hear iconic classics from The Pretenders and Journey.
How many members of the Pretenders are still alive?
| Name Years active Instruments | Chrissie Hynde 1978 –present rhythm guitar lead vocals occasional harmonica | Martin Chambers 1978–1986 1994–present drums backing vocals occasional percussion | Nick Wilkinson 2005–present bass backing vocals | James Walbourne 2008–present lead guitar backing vocals occasional keyboards |
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Who is Chrissie Hynde dating now?
She is referring to
Welsh singer-songwriter JP Jones
, her current recording partner, who is 31 years old to Hynde's 59.
What nationality are the pretenders?
The Pretenders are a
British–American
rock band formed in March 1978.
Who is Stephanie Schiffer on friends?
Portrayed by
Stephanie Schiffer is the girl Terry hired in season 2 to sing in Central Perk, causing resentment by Phoebe. She is played by
rock legend Chrissie Hynde
of The Pretenders.
Will the Pretenders tour in 2021?
Unfortunately
there are no concert dates for Pretenders scheduled in 2021
.
Is Martin Chambers still in the pretenders?
Chambers stayed with the band until he was fired in 1985 during the recording of the album Get Close. He re-joined in 1994 and
has been there ever since
, although he hasn't appeared on a Pretenders studio album since 2002's Loose Screw. … Now he's writing his autobiography, aptly titled the Last Pretender.
Are the pretenders in the Hall of Fame?
It wasn't obvious, though, that this English-American band would become a classic rock force. But 35 years later, the Pretenders
were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 14, 2005
, by Neil Young, who generously referred to them as a “great influence” on him.
How many records have the pretenders sold?
The Pretenders' frontwoman has sold her entire 164-song catalog to Hipgnosis, including
13 studio albums
, both solo and with her band.
