Biography
Who is Chrissie Hynde?
Early life and education
Born in Akron, Ohio, she grew up in the nearby area of Cuyahoga Falls. She attended Firestone High School in Akron before enrolling at Kent State University. During her university years, she attended the Art School for three years. She was present during the Kent State University shootings on May 4, 1970. She later noted that she was not very interested in her high school experience, preferring to seek out live music bands in Cleveland instead. Her interest in music began early, and she often felt disconnected from her peers because she was more focused on the musicians she admired from afar.
Musical beginnings and travel
In 1973, she moved to London. She worked briefly for an architectural firm and later at the music magazine NME. She also held a job at the clothing store Sex, which was owned by Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McLaren. During this period, she traveled between France and the United States. She joined various musical acts, including the band Jack Rabbit in Cleveland and the Frenchies in France.
The formation of the Pretenders
In 1978, Chrissie Hynde created a demo tape and gave it to Dave Hill of Real Records. Hill helped her manage her career and provided funds for rehearsal space in Covent Garden, London. She soon formed the Pretenders with bassist Pete Farndon, guitarist James Honeyman-Scott, and drummer Martin Chambers. They took their name from a Sam Cooke version of a Platters song.
Later career and recognition
Over the decades, she continued to record and tour with the band. The group released albums such as Learning to Crawl, which featured Robbie McIntosh and Malcolm Foster. In 1994, they released the hit ballad I'll Stand by You. Later albums included Loose Screw in 2002 and Break Up the Concrete in 2008.
Relationships and personal life
Christine Ellen Hynde has been married twice. Her first marriage was to Jim Kerr, and she was later married to Lucho Brieva. She also had a long-term partnership with musician Ray Davies. She has lived in various locations throughout her career, including Ohio, London, France, and Tucson. Her musical style encompasses both rock and new wave genres. She is also known for being a restaurateur and composer, expanding her career beyond just singing and playing guitar.
Birthday and age
Chrissie Hynde was born on September 7, 1951, which makes Chrissie 75 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Chrissie shares the date with 39 other famous people.
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