Chrissie Hynde

It's all but impossible to separate Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders. From the beginning, Hynde was the band's undisputed leader and public face -- she was their lead singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist, not to mention their heart, soul, and dominant personality. Over the course of their four-decade run, Hynde would also become their only constant member, and her bold yet catchy melodies, authoritative vocal style, and lyrics that balanced confidence and introspection as she pondered her public and private lives defined the band as well as herself. It was 30 years after ...