Chrissie Hynde's illustrious career is a testament to the enduring power of punk rock. A chance move from the US Midwest to London in the mid-1970s marked the beginning of her musical journey, which would eventually see her at the forefront of one of the decade's most iconic bands, The Pretenders.
Since forming the band in 1978, Hynde has been a driving force behind its success, with hits like "Brass in Pocket" and "2000 Miles" showcasing her unique style. Over the years, she has undergone lineup changes, but her distinctive voice has remained a constant presence. Her ability to adapt and evolve has seen The Pretenders release 12 studio albums, including their latest effort, Relentless, which notched the band's highest chart placing since the mid-1990s.
Hynde's collaborations have also yielded some impressive results, with vocal partnerships with artists as diverse as Frank Sinatra, Cher, and Michael Hutchence. Her cover of I Got You Babe with UB40 was a UK chart-topper, while her recent album Duets Special boasts an all-star lineup, featuring the likes of Debbie Harry, Brandon Flowers, kd lang, and Dave Gahan.
As she embarks on this latest chapter in her career, Hynde will be answering questions from fans about everything from The Pretenders to her personal experiences. To submit your questions, simply post them in the comments section before 10am GMT on Monday 8 December. We'll then publish Chrissie's responses in our Film & Music section and online on Friday 12 December.
Since forming the band in 1978, Hynde has been a driving force behind its success, with hits like "Brass in Pocket" and "2000 Miles" showcasing her unique style. Over the years, she has undergone lineup changes, but her distinctive voice has remained a constant presence. Her ability to adapt and evolve has seen The Pretenders release 12 studio albums, including their latest effort, Relentless, which notched the band's highest chart placing since the mid-1990s.
Hynde's collaborations have also yielded some impressive results, with vocal partnerships with artists as diverse as Frank Sinatra, Cher, and Michael Hutchence. Her cover of I Got You Babe with UB40 was a UK chart-topper, while her recent album Duets Special boasts an all-star lineup, featuring the likes of Debbie Harry, Brandon Flowers, kd lang, and Dave Gahan.
As she embarks on this latest chapter in her career, Hynde will be answering questions from fans about everything from The Pretenders to her personal experiences. To submit your questions, simply post them in the comments section before 10am GMT on Monday 8 December. We'll then publish Chrissie's responses in our Film & Music section and online on Friday 12 December.
! I mean, who wouldn't want to hear from the queen of punk rock herself? The fact that she's still releasing new music and collaborating with other iconic artists like UB40 and Debbie Harry is just mind-blowing 
. And her voice, oh my gosh, it's still got that same sassy attitude and swagger 
. I'm so down for gettin' some answers from her about The Pretenders and all the behind-the-scenes stories 
. Can't wait to see what she has to say on Dec 12th! 
i mean dont get me wrong shes a legend but the music industry has changed so much since she was at her peak with pretenders... how does she plan to connect with new fans who have never even heard of her song 'brass in pocket'? 
also i wanna know, is relentless a reflection of her own personal experiences or was it just a commercial decision to go for the 'classic' sound? 
! I mean, who wouldn't want to be part of one of the most iconic punk bands of all time? Her voice is so distinctive and powerful - it's like nothing else out there. And can we talk about how versatile she is? From The Pretenders to duets with Frank Sinatra, she's collaborated with some of the biggest names in music 
. I love that she's still going strong after all these years, releasing new music and even doing a special Q&A session for fans - it just goes to show that punk rock really does have enduring power 
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i mean who else can just go from playing in some midwest band to being a legend with the pretenders? that's like, insane! and don't even get me started on her collabs - frank sinatra? cher? michael hutchence? girl you're a total boss 
anyway i'm super stoked for her new album duets special, gotta check it out ASAP 
. I mean, who else can make a career out of being the coolest cat in punk rock? Her ability to evolve with the band is impressive, especially considering how many lineup changes they've had over the years. It's like she's saying, "You know what? I'm still relevant, even if my hair is grayer and my style is still on point 
." And those collaborations? Who knew Frank Sinatra and Cher were such good influences on her unique sound? That cover of I Got You Babe with UB40 was a masterstroke 
. I'm excited to see what she has to say in these interviews, mainly because it's Chrissie Hynde being Chrissie Hynde – always classically cool 
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. And can we talk about how amazing it is that she's still collaborating with artists from totally different genres? Like, who would've thought she'd be dueting with Frank Sinatra or Michael Hutchence? The woman's got more talent in her little finger than most people have in a lifetime 
! It's so awesome she's still rocking the music scene after all these years 
, I mean who else could make punk rock work? Her collaboration with Frank Sinatra, Cher, and Michael Hutchence was insane 
. And let's not forget her iconic hits like "Brass in Pocket" and "2000 Miles" - they're still bops to this day 
! What I love about Chrissie is that she's always evolving and pushing boundaries, releasing 12 studio albums with The Pretenders - talk about dedication 
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. The whole "rockstar" thing can be so mainstream, you know? Like, what really happened behind the scenes? What inspired those iconic songs? It's cool that she's done duets with some legends, but I'd love to hear more about her personal story. How did it feel to go from a small band in the Midwest to one of the biggest bands of the 80s? 
! I loved her duets with Frank Sinatra, Cher, and Michael Hutchence - what a talented woman! 
Can't wait to see what she'll come up with next...
12 studio albums is a testament to her adaptability and creativity. Can't wait to see what she has to say in the upcoming Q&A session 