Get Close: 10 Gems From the Pretenders. With a new album due in September, Chrissie Hynde’s band played a tiny club show in New York that inspired a spin through its catalog.

The Pretenders had long since become Chrissie Hynde's band when Get Close arrived on Nov. 4, 1986. In keeping, it delved ever more deeply into her identity then as a new mother and wife. But the ...

The Pretenders on disc: Pretenders (STAR)(STAR)(STAR)(STAR) (Sire, 1980): Scorched-earth guitar, complex but powerful drumming, and Hynde`s jolting songs combine for one of the decade`s best records.

Of course, even the most respectful fans showed up to hear the Pretenders’ hits, which Hynde seemed happy delivering along with some good-natured jokes regarding her heritage-rock status.

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 ...

Chrissie Hynde has steered The Pretenders for more than 45 years, enduring the deaths of two bandmates early on and shifting musical trends. When Classic Rock sat down with on the release of the ...

After more than 20 years and seven albums with the majors, the Pretenders make their indie-label arrival Nov. 12 with the Artemis release “Loose Screw.” Artemis executive VP Michael Krumper ...

Pretenders, Live in Studio 4A Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders have been around a long time, but they still love to tour and they're still making distinctive music. Hynde joins NPR's Scott Simon ...

How to get tickets to the Pretenders in Phoenix. Presales begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 20. The general on sale is at 10 a.m. Friday, March 22, at livenation.com.