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Chrissie Hynde announces Hynde Sight art exhibition in London

The Pretenders singer Chrissie Hynde has announced the 'Hynde Sight' exhibition of her latest paintings will open in London on November 21.

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“Chrissie Hynde and Linda McCartney were friendly. She said that Paul was looking for a guitar player”: Robbie McIntosh on a playing career running from the Pretenders to John Mayer – and the knock-off Japanese Strat he used on tour with a Beatle

In a lifetime of great gear and credits from Norah Jones to Celine Dion and Paul McCartney, the guitarist says he remains in love with his yellow Strat copy

Guitar World

“We tried to sell it and the guy in the shop said it was the worst guitar he’d ever seen in his life”: The Pretenders’ James Walbourne on a shocking first guitar, gear regrets and the big sounds of single coils

The Pretenders guitarist recalls leaving a precious acoustic in the back of a taxi and why ’60s SG Juniors rock his world…

Guitar World

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The Pretenders at the Electric Ballroom review: the iconic rock band are as raw and raucous as ever

Chrissie Hynde et al are having a ball playing a run of sweaty club shows

Evening Standard

The Great Escape announces First Fifty shows

Some of the most exciting new artists around will perform at venues around east London ahead of the festival in Brighton next year

The Independent UK

Things to do in Chicago Aug. 24-30: The Mix

A Jonas Brothers concert at Wrigley, a new ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and a Frankie Knuckles festival are among the entertainment highlights of the week ahead.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sir Paul McCartney's question to Scouse dad after bumping into him at Glastonbury

Joseph Foley, from Bootle, had a chance encounter when heading to the perimeter of the festival site to enjoy the sunset

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The Pretenders announce secret show at Glastonbury

‘There has never been a festival like it anywhere else,’ lead singer Chrissie Hynde said

The Independent UK

10 essential artists to see at BST Hyde Park this summer, from Bruce Springsteen to Blackpink

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

Louder

The Pretenders coming to The Olympia Theatre this weekend with new album 'Relentless'

The performance is part of an intimate tour of clubs across the UK and Ireland

Dublin Live

The 11 best music festivals in the UK for 2023

Not sure which music festivals to hit this summer? The Independent’s culture staff have you covered, from Americana and country-themed events in the Kentish countryside to spiritual experiences in the lush Welsh mountains

The Independent UK

Damian Lewis to join The Pretenders at Black Deer Festival this summer

The musician and actor is currently preparing to release a new album

The Independent UK

The Pretenders to headline The Independent’s stage at The Great Escape festival

The legendary band fronted by Chrissie Hynde will play a special show at the festival in Brighton

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