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Chrissie Hynde

Chrissie Hynde - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornSeptember 07, 1951
Age74
BirthplaceAkron, Ohio, USA
Zodiac SignVirgo - (see also Chrissie Hynde's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRabbit
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForFounded and fronted the rock band The Pretenders, renowned for songs such as 'Brass in Pocket', 'Back on the Chain Gang', and 'I'll Stand by You'.

Intro

Chrissie Hynde is an American singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the founding member and lead vocalist of the rock band The Pretenders. With a career spanning several decades, Hynde is widely regarded for her distinctive voice and influence on rock and new wave music.

Early Life & Background

Chrissie Hynde was born in Akron, Ohio. She attended Firestone High School and later studied at Kent State University, where she became involved in the local music and counterculture scenes. Her early influences included the Beatles and Motown artists.

Career Highlights

  • Founded The Pretenders in 1978, leading the band to international acclaim.
  • Released iconic albums, including 'Pretenders' (1979) and 'Learning to Crawl' (1984).
  • Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with The Pretenders in 2005.
  • Collaborated with artists such as UB40, Frank Sinatra, and Morrissey.
  • Recognized for her distinctive vocals and songwriting in tracks like 'Brass in Pocket' and 'Back on the Chain Gang'.

Trivia

  • Chrissie Hynde is known for her activism in animal rights and is a longtime vegetarian.
  • She worked at the famous music magazine NME before forming The Pretenders.
  • Hynde has been outspoken about her influences from punk rock and reggae.

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How old is Chrissie Hynde?

Chrissie Hynde is 74 years old.

When was Chrissie Hynde born?

Chrissie Hynde was born the 7 September 1951.

Where is Chrissie Hynde from?

Akron, Ohio, USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About September 7th, 1951, in brief:

  • Day of the week: September 7th, 1951 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • Popular movie: A Streetcar Named Desire directed by Elia Kazan

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrissie_Hynde
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Chrissie-Hynde