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Formed: 1978 in London, England
Years Active: 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Rock

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Over the years, the Pretenders became a vehicle for guitarist/vocalist Chrissie Hynde's songwriting, yet it was a full-fledged band when it was formed in the late '70s. With their initial records, the group crossed the bridge between punk/new wave and Top 40 pop more than any other band, recording a series of hard, spiky singles that were also melo... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
2008 Break Up the Concrete
2002 Loose Screw
1999 Viva el Amor!
1995 Isle of View
1994 Last of the Independents
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Filmography:
2005 The Pretenders: Greatest Hits
2004 Essential Music Videos: Totally '80s
2004 80s DVD Jukebox
2003 Pretenders: Loose In L.A.
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Influenced By: The Byrds Bob Dylan The Kinks The Rolling Stones The Who More >> Followers: Bettie Serveert Babes in Toyland Bikini Kill Bratmobile Veruca Salt More >>

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