Chrissie Hynde

Chrissie Hynde is an American-British musician, best known as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter of the rock band the Pretenders. Born on September 7, 1951, in Akron, Ohio, Hynde formed the Pretenders in 1978, and has remained the only continuous member of the band, appearing on every studio album. She is also a solo artist, having released her first solo album, Stockholm, in 2014. Throughout her career, Hynde has collaborated with various musicians including Frank Sinatra, Cher, and UB40. In 2005, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Pretenders.