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Potent Quotables: Hynde Exorcises Emotion

I'm too old to be JP's wife and give him children, and that's basically what he wants. ... Read More »

In Memory Of: Songs About the Dearly Departed

Some artists are at their best when they're down, their ... Read More »

Violent Femmes Owe Their Career to Busking

Brian Ritchie of the Violent Femmes has an affinity for street musicians. "I respect the ambition of ... Read More »

Shane MacGowan and Friends Record Haiti Fundraising Single

Following last week's Spinner report on what could be the most bizarre charity record ever, former ... Read More »

Music Albums Out on February 23, 2010

Looking for a list of music albums out on February 23, 2010? Whether you're into glossy pop or ... Read More »

Music Albums Out on February 9, 2010

Looking for a list of music albums out on February 9, 2010? Whether you're into glossy pop or ... Read More »

UK Police Make Record Payments to Whistle While They Work

While the Home Office is telling police forces in England and Wales to make annual savings of more ... Read More »

First Round of Cities for Lilith Fair 2010 Revealed

Earlier this year, it was announced that Lilith Fair -- the all-female music festival founded by ... Read More »

The Pretenders Made Juliette Lewis Cry

Juliette Lewis has opened for Muse and the Killers recently, played with the Who at a festival, ... Read More »

Pretenders Cap Off 'Girls' Night' in New York City

It only took approximately three minutes before Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde removed a ... Read More »

Potent Quotables: Hynde Agitated by Aging

"I don't mind getting older; I mind getting uglier." --Chrissie Hynde In a recent interview, the ... Read More »

Song-Inspired Band Names: The Pretenders

The Pretenders Inspired by the Platters' 'The Great Pretender' According to one version of the ... Read More »

The Pretenders and PETA Launch Video Contest

Chrissie Hynde might be a Pretender but she sure as all heck isn't pretending or putting on fronts ... Read More »

Twisted Tales: Pretenders Lose Two Members on Way to the Hall of Fame

To be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a band's first album must be at least 25 years ... Read More »

Bob Dylan Predicts Pretenders' Future

"Chrissie Hynde's a rock 'n' roll singer who really should go back and study some country music," ... Read More »

Potent Quotables: Hynde Hot on Her Own

"I never got a guy through my guitar playing." --Chrissie Hynde The Pretenders frontwoman suggested ... Read More »