For over 45 years, The Pretenders songs have stood the test of time with their unique melodies, powerful messages and ability to stir up all kinds of emotions. Formed in 1978, when punk ruled and the ...

As the leader of the Pretenders, Chrissie Hynde wrote, sung and recorded some of the most memorable songs of the 1980s. More ...

“I never thought it was that great,” said Chrissie Hynde of the Pretenders 1980 hit “Brass in Pocket.” Hynde never wanted “Brass in Pocket” released as a single. Released as the third single from the ...

Today (June 21) marks the 80th birthday of Ray Davies, best known as the longtime frontman of The Kinks. During his band’s 30-year career, the insightful and prolific singer/songwriter composed dozens ...

Pretenders have released “Let the Sun Come In,” the lead single from the upcoming album Relentless, which will arrive on Sept. 1. The band’s 12th LP marks the second time Chrissie Hynde has co-written ...

AKRON, Ohio - Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders, the band she’s led for 40+ years, returned to her hometown Tuesday for the first of two sold-out shows at the cozy Goodyear ...

Something new from Pretenders leads one of the busiest new music releases weeks of the year, which also includes the return after long breaks by Thirty Seconds to Mars, Diddy and Jim Lauderdale, along ...