Chrissie Hynde Blasts 'Total Bollocks' Rock and Roll Hall of FameChrissie Hynde Blasts 'Total Bollocks' Rock and Roll Hall of Fame"It’s absolutely nothing to do with rock ‘n’ roll and anyone who thinks it is is a fool."Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How 'Back on the Chain Gang' Gave Purpose to Grieving PretendersHow 'Back on the Chain Gang' Gave Purpose to Grieving PretendersThey'd just been forced to fire their bassist when the band's guitarist died. Nick DeRisoNick DeRiso
The Pretenders Joined by Dave Grohl at Taylor Hawkins TributeThe Pretenders Joined by Dave Grohl at Taylor Hawkins TributePretenders members honor late Foo Fighters drummer in London.Matt WardlawMatt Wardlaw
Pretenders to Release Deluxe Editions of First Two AlbumsPretenders to Release Deluxe Editions of First Two AlbumsThree-disc collections include demos, B-sides and live tracks.Allison RappAllison Rapp
When Chrissie Hynde Gave $100k of Rush Limbaugh’s Money to PETAWhen Chrissie Hynde Gave $100k of Rush Limbaugh’s Money to PETAPretenders leader established middle ground with right-wing radio host who had a fan in her dad.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
25 Years Ago: Five Classic Artists Release Albums on the Same Day25 Years Ago: Five Classic Artists Release Albums on the Same DaySimultaneous releases from Ozzy Osbourne, Smashing Pumpkins, the Pretenders, Bob Seger and Anthrax captured the respective artists at very different points in their careers. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Chrissie Hynde on How Bob Dylan's New Songs Inspired Cover SeriesChrissie Hynde on How Bob Dylan's New Songs Inspired Cover SeriesPretenders leader calls singer-songwriter's "I Contain Multitudes" "f---ing devastating."Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Pretenders, 'Hate for Sale': Album ReviewPretenders, 'Hate for Sale': Album ReviewOn the band's 11th album, Chrissie Hynde returns to her roots and finds reasons to get passionate again. Michael GallucciMichael Gallucci
Listen to the Pretenders' New Song 'Can't Hurt a Fool'Listen to the Pretenders' New Song 'Can't Hurt a Fool'Band embraces classic R&B sound for new tune. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Listen to the Pretenders' New 'Hate for Sale' SingleListen to the Pretenders' New 'Hate for Sale' SingleNew track from upcoming album pays tribute to one of their favorite punk bands. Dave LiftonDave Lifton