Chrissie Hynde
@ChrissieHynde
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We are now in Ohio!.Here’s me posing outside my childhood home in Cuyahoga Falls. XCH
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Still reeling over his sudden departure. I loved him since I was 14. Sadly, he couldn’t influence my primitive skills on guitar - but my hair style was all his. I fucking loved him!!!! JEFF!!!
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Vivienne is gone and the world is already a less interesting place. Love you Viv. Chrissie.
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The guitar heroes guitar hero has gone off to join all the best players. A true and loyal friend. I’ll love you always Jeff, .Chrissie.
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Nils Lofgren wearing the jacket I gave him (which I wore on my first album cover) and playing James Honeyman Scott’s Zermatis guitar at the recent Bruce Springsteen show in Hyde Park. Now, that’s what I call flying the flag. Nice one Nils! We love you!.XCH
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An open Letter to @realDonaldTrump, President of the United States. Dear Mr. President,. I often think of how much my father, Melville “Bud” Hynde, who proudly served his country as a Marine on Guadalcanal, would have enjoyed your Presidency. [p1.].
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Look who I bumped into at the airport in Bilbao. Yes, it’s the delightful Lucinda Williams. Still rocking and still on tour (despite her recent stroke). Her voice is better than ever in my opinion. She really is a one-of-a-kind. Unclassifiable!.XCH
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he has been duly punished and should now be set free. Please consider my plea. Yours truly,. Chrissie Hynde of @ThePretendersHQ . (@MrsC_Assange).
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The other day when you gave that award to Rush Limbaugh, my father would have been so delighted. He loved listening to Rush, which is why I allowed my song, 'My City Was Gone', to be used on his radio show. My father and I didn't always see eye-to-eye. We argued a lot. [p2.].
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but isn’t that the American way? The right to disagree without having your head chopped off?. Soon, I will be participating in a protest in London against the extradition of #JulianAssange (@wikileaks). I know my father would be mortified, but I feel strongly enough to do [p3.].
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what I believe is the right thing; to protest further punishment of a man who sought to defend Freedom, albeit in a way you rightly disagree with. I know Mr. Assange broke the law (as i have done defending the treatment of animals) but I believe [p4.].
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So sad to hear my favourite singer Mimi Parker, no longer with us. Thank God I got to meet her and share a laugh earlier this year after Low’s show at St.John at Hackney. Best show - best band - Mimi was my ‘bestie’. XCH.
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Hi all!. We had a fantastic year thanks to everyone who came to see us. We loved seeing you at the club shows and we loved supporting and hangin out with the mighty @gunsnroses . Can’t wait to get back on the road. See you in ’24! . XCH
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Me and Johnny Marr. Not in a fashion magazine - not in a perfume or watch ad. Backstage at the Roundhouse in London. Where we belong.
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We played THE RESCUE ROOMS last night and it was everything a band can ask for.Clubs are best for rock bands, always were and still are. Clubs like THE RESCUE ROOMS (and next door’s ROCK CITY) reaffirm everything we love about what we do and why we do it.This is home for us.XCH
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Hi All!. It was great to get back on tour. We love the road!. I saw Taylor Swift ( you may have heard of her ) in concert the other day. Just shows you what a girl with a guitar can do. Last time I loved a show that much was Aldous Harding. You remember me raving about it.
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Wow! What a fun audience we had last night in Milwaukee!. Over these past years, people often ask why we aren’t playing in bigger venues i e. arenas?.The simple answer is: Clubs and theatres are better venues for the audience and for the band.
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Photographed by David Vintiner for The Observer, 2023
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Touring in the U.K. No private jets or helicopters required. XCH
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An artistic shot from window of train …. This is the life!. A night / gig in Edinburgh the day after the gig in Hebden Bridge. Magic! .Touring the UK by train. The best.
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James and I at the back of the bus en route from Philly to Lenox. Hard at work writing the next album….
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"There has never been a festival like it anywhere else. Joe Strummer always made a point of making sure we were all citizens of Strummerville. Good citizens don't vomit in their mates sleeping bag. You learn a certain protocol." - Chrissie on @glastonbury
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Chrissie on stage in Philadelphia, on this day in 1985 for Live Aid. Photo by Amy Sancetta, The Associated Press.
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Chrissie on stage in 1980, touring The Pretenders’ debut album which celebrates its 45th anniversary this week. Photo by Michael Ochs. -CHHQ
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"It’s the life of the artist. You never retire. You become relentless.” - Chrissie via NME. Video by @skytv
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Keep reading lately about how friendly the actor Tom Cruise is. That’s funny, when I met him he was super grumpy as you can see in the picture. You just can’t believe everything you read in the press. XCH.
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Hi All!. We thank you for the tremendous response we’ve had on the tour so far. It’s especially great recognising faces in the crowd we’ve seen over the years coming back for more!.It means a lot to us and you have made it a real pleasure.
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I think I’m in love! .LOOK! .My new Fender Mustang / the perfect ladies guitar and traveling companion. Are you man enough to hop on?.xch
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'Talk of the Town' acoustic for KXT's Live Sessions in 2014. -CHHQ
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Hi All!. What a year! We had a great tour thanks to you, our audience, for coming to see us. Thank-you SOOOOO much! We can’t do this without you and we cannot thank you enough for being there for us. As always, I have a few apologies to make….
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The other day when you gave that award to Rush Limbaugh, my father would have been so delighted. He loved listening to Rush, which is why I allowed my song, 'My City Was Gone', to be used on his radio show. My father and I didn't always see eye-to-eye. We argued a lot [p2.].
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Thank God we have his beautiful voice on record and his words on paper. Good-bye Mark. Thanks for the music.Love, Chrissie.
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Hi All and Happy New Year!. A funny thing happened to me in an airport the other day. A guy approached me…. and of-course I thought he’d recognized me and wanted a selfie or something, but instead he said;
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but isn’t that the American way? The right to disagree without having your head chopped off?.Soon, I will be participating in a protest in London against the extradition of Julian Assange. I know my father would be mortified, but I feel strongly enough to do [p3.].
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On behalf of the band and the crew I’m sorry to announce that Judi Fox, our number one fan (who most of you will remember from her smiling enthusiasm in the front row) did not survive the hit-and-run accident she was in.
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Hey everyone! . We are now in rehearsals for our upcoming pretenders tour. In case you forgot …we haven’t…. and James rehearsing his version of …. “don’t go changing”. XCH
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Hey all!.The band are finally about to set off to Bilbao. We really are champing at the bits!.See you all soon! .XCH. Photo by @KiPricePhoto
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📸 An Evening with. The Pretenders live at The Riverside Theater, Milwaukee. Photo by Ric Damm. -CHHQ
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Hi All!. First of all, thank you to everyone who’s come to see our shows. We’re in the homestretch of this year‘s tour and it’s been a real pleasure. Fantastic cities and fantastic audiences. We’ve had a great time playing for you.
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Liverpool .Ringo's childhood home . BEATLES FOREVER!
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"For me it's my idea of a good time." Chrissie talking about how she got into art and her inspirations, taken from Chrissie’s collaboration with @FollowWestwood for the SS21 collection turning her artwork into garments. -CHHQ
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Yourstruly with Peter Xan in winter wonderland, Hyde Park. London .Schools out!.XCH.
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Hi all!.Our single is out. If you don’t buy it, you’ll have to answer to this guy. We start our tour today, so hoping to see you soon. XCH. Photo: @KiPricePhoto
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Hi All!. My end of ’24 good wishes to all. I always look forward to a new beginning and here we go. Thanks again to all of you who came to see us on tour. In case anybody is interested - here’s my personal highlights of ’24:
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Hi everyone!. We are almost to the end of this tour which has been going since May. It’s starting to feel like “the night of the living dead” on stage, but thanks to our stellar audiences we have had great shows. In great theatres. In great cities.
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Valve Bone Woe, the new album from Chrissie Hynde with the Valve Bone Woe Ensemble is out now:
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The moment when Chrissie joined @kylieminogue on stage at the Royal Albert Hall to sing '2000 Miles' in 2015. -CHHQ
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We're pleased to announce the ‘Chrissie Hynde & Co. Sing Bob Dylan (and Other Songs) Streaming Event’ taking place Dec. 26th. Filmed at Royal Opera House, Chrissie Hynde and Co. perform Bob Dylan covers, classic Kinks, Pretenders & more. Tickets: @Veeps
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Just heard that TM Stevens, bass player extraordinaire, who played on our Get Close album has left the building permanently. Thank you TM, for all the laughs, and the great music!.Fly on!.XCH
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Chrissie on stage at the @RoundhouseLDN last week for ‘Mark Lanegan 60 A Celebration’. Photo by @KiPricePhoto . -CHHQ
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Words from Chrissie Hynde:. Oh my goodness me! There she is again the world’s prettiest guitar having a little snooze on my Sue Timney carpet dreaming about showing off in front of all those cute Brazilian guys.
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We’re pleased to announce a new album ‘Standing In The Doorway: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan’ will be available digitally from 21st May. Pre-save here: A Sky Arts documentary ‘Tomorrow is a Long Time’ on the making of the album airs 24th May at 9pm.
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Wishing everyone a Happy Christmas. Here’s a jolly little number we recorded awhile back in case you forgot. XCH .
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Is there a woman alive who doesn’t deserve a pink flight case?. Life doesn’t get better than this. Thank you to EVERYONE in Brazil. We love you. Xch
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'Stockholm' was released 10 years ago today. Listen on Spotify now:
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'Kid' live for the BBC's Songwriters Circle at the Subterania Club, accompanied on stage by John Cale and @nickcave.
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Today @Fender announces a new guitar, The Chrissie Hynde Fender Telecaster that pays tribute to her beloved ’65 Tele. Featuring Road Worn Ice Blue Metallic finish, a chrome pickguard & a ‘mid 60s C-shaped neck. Learn more about this guitar here: -CHHQ
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This week in 1985, @UB40OFFICIAL's 'I Got You Babe' featuring Chrissie on vocals reached number one on the @officialcharts. -CHHQ
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It is with great excitement that today we can announce a very special new album. Chrissie Hynde with the Valve Bone Woe Ensemble ‘Valve Bone Woe’ is out on the 6th of September 2019. Live dates and pre-order info at Track: Caroline, No
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March for Julian Assange @DEAcampaign .Sat 22 Feb .Australia House to Parliament Square. 11:30: Marchers assemble at Australia House.12:30: March sets off.13:30: March arrives Parliament Square.13:35: speeches and performances start.
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Thank you everyone who came to the shows!. The band really enjoyed the tour thanks to you. We even got to play places we’ve never been before …. like Randers, Cognac and Warsaw…. It’s always exciting to see new places and new faces.
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That went through my head for a few months and I realised I’d become a coffee snob. Surely if It’s good enough for Patti Smith, it’s good enough for me. Now I’m going to make a cup of powdered coffee and get on with my day. Hope everyone is feeling ok in this Earth break. xch.
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So, if you haven’t already - go out there and get yourselves a guitar. You’ll never be alone again as long as you have it by your side. See y’all soon!.XCH.
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Pretenders on the Copacabana. First gig tonight. We LOVE LOVE LOVE Brazil !
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“These paintings were painted on the day that I found out that Jeff Beck had died. He was a dear friend and the world’s greatest guitar player; they are done in primary colours, yellow red and blue – while I don’t think it represents him, in a way it felt very kind of like Jeff.”
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📸 Chrissie on stage in Hull, on tour with the Pretenders. Where would you like to see them next?. Photo by @amibarwell . -CHHQ
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It has come to our attention there is a fake Chrissie Hynde Twitter account messaging fans asking for confidential details. Please do not engage and remember, this is the official (and only) Chrissie Hynde Twitter account. Look for the blue tick. - CH HQ.
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How y’all doing in the ‘holiday”?. I’m getting used to it. And thinking about how much simpler a simple life is. And with all this extra meditation time on my hands, I’m coming to simple realisations. /1.
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Hi All!. We are now in Philadelphia getting ready to start our American tour. Great town Philadelphia. Great walking town, we love it. Our first show at the Count Basie Hall in New Jersey tomorrow. Can’t wait to see you there.
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Hi, I just signed an urgent petition to get western governments to stop dumping plastic waste on developing countries that don't have capacity to process it. The decision will happen in a few days -- will you join me??.
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Chrissie’s ‘Hynde Sight’ exhibition is now officially open to the public at 4 Cromwell Place, London. For any enquiries please contact Angus Broadbent: angus@broadbentgallery.com. Further info: - CHHQ
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We're pleased to announce Hynde Sight, an exhibition of Chrissie’s latest paintings. "What was a meditative practice had turned into something more substantial and could not now be ignored.
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There are many wrongs in this world. Our shameful treatment of animals is one of them. I hope on this #WorldAnimalDay with all my heart, that we can work together to create a kinder, more compassionate world. Video from @movetheworld
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We’re very pleased to announce Chrissie will be back on the road this October for a tour around the UK. Tickets onsale tomorrow at 10am here:. -CHHQ
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Hi friends!.Please feel free to post any pictures of protected cows. Here’s one I especially am fond of . Xch
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Previously broadcast as part of the renowned BBC TV Arena series, we are excited to announce the DVD & digital release of ‘ALONE WITH CHRISSIE HYNDE’ on 25th May 2018. Pre-order ‘Alone With Chrissie Hynde’ here:
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Arena made a documentary about Chrissie. There'll be a screening of it in London, 'Arena: Alone with Chrissie Hynde'
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Thank you, Munich!. You were a great audience. I am so sorry that you witnessed one of the worst performances of my career. I guess I haven’t fully recovered from my recent bout of Covid. My voice was reduced to a raspy croak. The band was great, shame about the singer!
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Get your dark sunglasses out because twitter just got brighter and louder, with an Ohio accent. #FirstTweet.
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The latest documentary ‘Tomorrow is a Long Time: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan’ is premiering in the US tomorrow at 8/7c on @axstv. Produced by White Light Film Productions, the documentary shows Chrissie and @JamesWalbourne making their album ‘Standing in the Doorway’. -CHHQ
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Thank you to all the great musicians and producers who have lended their incredible talents on this album. Valve Bone Woe is out tomorrow! #valvebonewoe
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Hi All! . Everything was going beautifully up until Belgium when I seemed to come down with a cold. Doctor gave me a Covid test and……. Bingo!. As you probably already know if you bought tickets for Liege, Brussels, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, or Lausanne, it’s all been cancelled.
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The latest documentary "Tomorrow Is A Long Time: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan" is premiering in the US for the first time next week. Catch this exclusive 90-minute feature on Wednesday 1st December at 8/7c on @AXSTV . -CHHQ
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Barge your way to the front of the queue and pre-order Chrissie's book #Reckless here http://t.co/Kr7IRo3DYy OUT SEPT http://t.co/86wm4rzibl.
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Great piece in @HuffingtonPost. @ChrissieHynde's 'heartfelt and beautifully written memoir' http://t.co/AQnUB4iip8
http://t.co/uNXpvSGazH.
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‘STANDING IN THE DOORWAY: CHRISSIE HYNDE SINGS BOB DYLAN’ – AVAILABLE DIGITALLY NOW. Listen to Chrissie’s new album now on all major streaming platforms. Physical copies are also available to pre-order for release on 20th August 2021: -CHHQ
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We’re pleased to announce Chrissie will be performing at A Celebration of Patti Smith at Carnegie Hall New York on 26 March 2025. For more information visit: -CHHQ
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We’re very pleased to say that Chrissie’s upcoming tour is now sold out. See you down the front!. -CHHQ
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Fancy owning one of Chrissie’s original paintings? Bidding is now open for the @OrangutansSOS Wild Wonders auction. Money raised will help protect, connect and rewild the precious Sumatran rainforest so that rare orangutans can thrive: -CHHQ
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We appreciate those of you who follow us and buy tickets for multiple nights, so please don’t be offended if we request you to move out of the front row. All we are asking is that you give the local fans a chance.
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