Short biography of Pretenders, The:
Born out of the British post-punk era of the late 1970's, Pretenders have evolved mainly as a four-piece outfit with various members around core vocalist and songwriter Chrissie Hynde, playing a distinctive style of reggae-tinged rock and pop.
The latest (2002) line-up as featured on the 'Loose Screw' album is:
Chrissie Hynde (Lead vocals, guitar), Adam Seymour (Lead guitar, backing vocals), Martin Chambers (Drums) & Andy Hobson (Bass).
Other notable ex-members include:
Pete Farndon (Bass), James Honeyman-Scott (Guitar), T.E. Stevens (Guitar), Robbie McIntosh (Guitar) & Malcolm Foster (Bass).
Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2005 (Performer).
# | Album cover | Album title | Tracks amount | Download album in mp3? | Official release date | Production label |
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1 |
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Time | 3 |
mp3, CD
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2003 | Artemis Records |
2 |
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Pretenders | 12 |
mp3, CD
|
1980-01-00 | Sire |
3 |
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Pretenders II | 12 |
mp3, CD
|
Sire | |
4 |
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Learning To Crawl | 10 |
mp3, CD
|
1984-01-17 | |
5 |
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Message Of Love | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
1981 | |
6 |
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Pretenders | 12 |
mp3, CD
|
1980 | Pathé Marconi EMI |
7 |
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Pretenders II | 12 |
mp3, CD
|
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8 |
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Pretenders | 12 |
mp3, CD
|
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9 |
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Get Close | 11 |
mp3, CD
|
1986-10-00 | WEA |
10 |
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Get Close | 11 |
mp3, CD
|
1986-10-00 | |
11 |
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Pretenders | 12 |
mp3, CD
|
1980 | Real Records (2) |
12 |
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I'll Stand By You | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
1994-04-00 | Sire |
13 |
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Middle Of The Road | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
1983 | Real Records (2) |
14 |
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Back On The Chain Gang | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
1982 | Sire |
15 |
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The Singles | 16 |
mp3, CD
|
1987-10-00 | |
16 |
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Greatest Hits | 20 |
mp3, CD
|
2000-11-00 | |
17 |
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Stop Your Sobbing | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
1979-01-20 | Real Records (2) |
18 |
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Pretenders II | 12 |
mp3, CD
|
1981 | Real Records (2) |
19 |
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Brass In Pocket | 3 |
mp3, CD
|
1979-11-00 | Real Records (2) |
20 |
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Talk Of The Town | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
1980 | Real Records (2) |
21 |
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Message Of Love | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
1981-02-00 | Real Records (2) |
22 |
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Pretenders | 12 |
mp3, CD
|
1980-01-00 | Sire |
23 |
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I'm Not In Love | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
1993-03-30 | MCA Records |
24 |
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Get Close | 11 |
mp3, CD
|
1986-10-00 | Sire |
25 |
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Extended Play | 5 |
mp3, CD
|
1981-03-25 | Sire |
26 |
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Don't Get Me Wrong | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
1986 | WEA |
27 |
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Hymn To Her | 4 |
mp3, CD
|
1986-11-00 | |
28 |
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I'll Stand By You | 3 |
mp3, CD
|
1994 | WEA |
29 |
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I Go To Sleep | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
1981-11-00 | Real Records (2) |
30 |
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Packed! | 11 |
mp3, CD
|
1990-05-00 | |
31 |
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Don't Get Me Wrong | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
1986 | |
32 |
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I Go To Sleep | 2 |
mp3, CD
|
1981 | |
33 |
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Kid | 3 |
mp3, CD
|
1980 | Real Records (2) |
34 |
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Pretenders | 12 |
mp3, CD
|
1980 | WEA Records Pty Ltd. |
35 |
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The Singles | 16 |
mp3, CD
|
1987-10-00 | Sire |