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The Pretenders albums you should listen to... and one to avoid
By Rob Hughes published
Navigating a path through classic pop, soul, garage-rock and rock’n’roll, Chrissie Hynde steered the Pretenders to major success - and these are their best albums

Recorded in the wake of tragedy, The Pretenders' Learning To Crawl was an indestructible triumph of sheer will
By Rob Hughes published
Named in honour of Chrissie Hynde’s baby daughter Natalie, Learning To Crawl was also an applicable metaphor for Pretenders 2.0

10 essential artists to see at BST Hyde Park this summer, from Bruce Springsteen to Blackpink
By Paul Brannigan published
From 'The Boss' and Blackpink, to Frank Turner and rising stars Picture Parlour, here are 10 acts you should see at BST Hyde Park 2023

Chrissie Hynde dismisses the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame as "total bollocks": "It’s absolutely nothing to do with rock ‘n’ roll"
By Paul Brannigan published
Chrissie Hynde may be among the 8.48% of women musicians in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, but The Pretenders' leader says, "I don’t even wanna be associated with it"

Metallica, Pretenders, Other Animals & more: Vote for your Track Of The Week...
By Polly Glass last updated
You want new tunes from new bands? With a tasty side order of Metallica and Pretenders? Check out Classic Rock's tracks of the week, and vote for your favourite at the foot of this page...

Metallica, Steel Panther, FNM & more: Vote for the best Track Of The Week...
By Polly Glass last updated
With tunes from famous faces and promising newcomers, we've got a delectable spread of new rock in our Tracks Of The Week. But which is your favourite? Place your vote at the foot of this page

The Kinks, The Pretenders, and the story of the song that started a family
By Dave Everley published
A song about a girlfriend, Stop Your Sobbing was covered by someone who then became its writer’s girlfriend

The story behind the song: Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders
By James McNair last updated
Brass in Pocket was the first UK No.1 of the 80s, The Pretenders' biggest hit, and the first flowering of 'girl power'
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