Chrissie hynde of the pretenders signing autographs. A musical biography by adam sobsey university of texas press when chrissie hynde published her 2015 autobiography reckless. Sep 03, 2015 pretenders singer and songwriter chrissie hynde has no regrets. Chrissie hynde, for nearly four decades the singersongwriter undisputed leader of the pretenders. Adding the blue by chrissie hynde, a signed, limited. A looseleaf print of chrissies selfportrait, sunday painter, is also included suitable for framing. The book ends with the breakup of the original band. Chrissie hynde performing with the pretenders in 2009. Im just telling my story the pretenders founder discusses her new memoir, reckless. The public shaming of chrissie hynde in an npr interview, the pretenders singer compared comments about her book and its description of her sexual assaultto a. Also, she has a daughter named ray hynde born in january 1983 from her exboyfriend ray davies.
Chrissie hynde with the valve bone woe ensemble hello young lovers. Set of four signatures consisting of the original band members removed from an autograph book. Rock and roll autographs, signed rock albums, autographed. Reckless and the public shaming of chrissie hynde the. John niven interviews chrissie hynde about her book. Her perfect 50s american childhood upturned by a newly acquired taste for rock n roll, motorbikes and the get down boys seen at gigs in and around cleveland mitch ryder, the jeff beck group, the velvet underground and david bowie among the many. She is a founding member and the guitarist, lead vocalist, and primary songwriter of the rock band the pretenders, as well as its only constant member. Chrissie hynde audio books, best sellers, author bio. But what i can say is i never said i was raped, and ive never used the word, and its not in the book. The images will be captioned with chrissies thoughts and reflections. Print signed by chrissie hynde on tipped in page newnew chrissie hynde, the songwriter and frontwoman of the pretenders in its various incarnations, has for 35 years been one of the most admired and adored and imitated figures in rock.
Few other rock stars have managed to combine her swagger, sexiness, stage presence, knack for putting words to music, gorgeous voice and just allaround kickassedness into such a potent and alluring pac age. Each book is individually numbered and signed by the author chrissie hynde. Signatures include chrissie hynde, james honeymanscott, pete farndon, and martin chambers. Sep 08, 2015 by the time she was 14, chrissie hynde knew she had to get out of akron, ohio.
Way to go, akron, ohio, for giving the world chrissie hynde, a malcontent for the ages or, at a minimum, for the postpunk era with a look to match. Chrissie hynde to publish memoir the new york times. Numbered and handsigned in pencil, this print is exclusive to the adding the blue limited edition. News the pretenders chrissie hynde issues art book. Christine ellen hynde september 7, 1951, better known as chrissie hynde, is an american rock musician known as the lead vocalist for the rock band the prete. Christine ellen chrissie hynde born september 7, 1951 is an american singersongwriter and musician. Chrissie hynde latest news, breaking stories and comment. These paintings are now shared for the very first time in chrissie hyndes signed limited edition, adding the blue. Chrissie hynde, the founder and frontwoman of the pretenders, will publish a literary memoir with doubleday on sept. Most recently, she released her first solo album, stockholm, in 2014. A good pair of original april 1982 autograph book pages, clearly signed in ballpoints by all four members of the original lineup of the group which broke up in june 1982.
It proved to be the starting point for chrissie hyndes first body of work, nearly 200 canvases in all. Nearly 200 unseen paintings by chrissie hynde are presented for the first time in her new limited edition book, adding the blue. Oct 06, 2015 the public shaming of chrissie hynde in an npr interview, the pretenders singer compared comments about her book and its description of her sexual assaultto a lynch mob. Chrissie hynde s first body of work, nearly 200 paintings in all, are shared for the very first time in her signed limited edition book and print set, adding the blue. Chrissie hynde 1988 contact sheet print jill furmanovsky photo. Chris salewiczpretenders1982proteus8 x 1163 pagessoftcover book with photos signed by chrissie hynde. Chrissie released a solo album, stockholm in 2014 and has collaborated with a variety of legendary. Signed boldly chrissie on a special tipped in publishers. The reader is left wondering what happened in her life from the late 80s to present time.
The book sold for seven figures in an auction, according to two sources familiar with the deal, but who were not authorized to speak on the record. It was an illustration for a book called living without cruelty. Valerie plame wison, fair game my life as a spy signed 2007 hbdj 1st1st new. Nov 22, 2015 a memoir by the singer and songwriter chrissie hynde. Pretenders music 15 pretenders prints and posters 6 pretenders tour merchandise 32 half price sale. Presented in a linenbound solander case, chrissie hyndes 212page, quarterbound volume is printed on heavyweight uncoated paper, with handtorn page edges. Sep 02, 2015 way to go, akron, ohio, for giving the world chrissie hynde, a malcontent for the ages or, at a minimum, for the postpunk era with a look to match.
Just been super busy since getting back from that last tour. A musical biography traces this legends journey from teenage encounters with rock royalty to the publication of her controversial memoir reckless in 2015. In this excerpt from her new autobiography,reckless. Contact sheet of the photo shoot for the living without cruelty book cover taken in 1988. Signed boldly chrissie on a special tipped in publishers signed plate. We have copies translated into danish, finnish, german, spanish or dutch. Chrissie hynde signed 16x16 poster on thick paper stock. Chrissie hynde of the pretenders signing autographs youtube. Chrissie hynde contact info agent, manager, publicist. As the title indicates, reckless is intended to be a cautionary tale. The paints not even dry yet, but chrissie hynde is adding the blue to a trace of the. Chrissie hynde is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known as the leader of the pretenders. Hynde and the pretenders were inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 2005. Her perfect 50s american childhood upturned by a newly acquired taste for rock n roll, motorbikes and the.
Chrissie hynde contact information name, email address, phone number. Chrissie hynde dated the hells angels who raped her and. My life as a pretender an author signed first printing by chrissie hynde and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Chrissie hynde, for nearly four decades the singersongwriter undisputed leader of the pretenders, is a justly legendary figure. Most recently, she released the album stockholm, under her own name, in 2014. Chrissie hynde with the valve bone woe ensemble valve bone woe is out now. Hynde released nine studio albums as the pretenders, beginning with1980s pretenders, which rolling stone ranked in the top 15 best debut albums of all time. My life as a pretender doubleday, rock legend chrissie hynde, of the pretenders, writes about growing up in ohio and her childhood and. She is a founding member and the guitarist, lead vocalist, and primary songwriter of the rock band the pretenders, as well as its only constant member hynde formed the pretenders in 1978 with pete farndon, james honeymanscott and martin chambers. Chrissie hynde booking agent, manager, publicist contact info. The sisterhood is still reeling in shock and anger.
Marijan muratdpacorbis c hrissie hynde is and was an unusual figure, even among the. Adam sobsey digs deep into hyndes catalog, extolling her underrated songwriting gifts and the greatness of the pretenders early classics and revealing how her more recent. For 35 years, chrissie hynde has carried herself as a keeper of the rock n roll flame, fearless and invulnerable. Mar 04, 2015 chrissie hynde, the founder and frontwoman of the pretenders, will publish a literary memoir with doubleday on sept. To listen live online, fans can hear the wxpn philadelphia stream at by choosing wxpn from the listen live dropdown at the top of the page. Oct 07, 2018 the pretenders chrissie hynde issues art book.
Chrissie hynde of the pretenders signed autographs at the late show with david letterman in new. Adding the blue by chrissie hynde signed books coles. Chrissie hynde reckless my life as a pretender 11 hc dj rare signed book memoir. At least about her muchattacked comments on rape in an interview published last. Chrissie hynde is best known as the singer, songwriter and leader of the pretenders. The bright and complete jacket has the original signed first edition gold sticker on the cover. This journalist, originally excited upon learning of its publication, did not seek it. Paintings by chrissie hynde by hynde, chrissie isbn. Chrissie hynde biography affair, divorce, ethnicity. World cafe will be rebroadcasting chrissie hyndes episode tonight at 7pm gmt 2pm et. The publication follows chrissie hyndes progression as an artist, beginning with still life studies and culminating in vibrant abstract compositions.
Previously, she was married to jim kerr and welcomed a daughter baned yasmin paris kerr on march 25, 1985, but the couple divorced in 190. Oct 06, 2008 chrissie hynde of the pretenders signed autographs at the late show with david letterman in new york city. In her new autobiography, eighties rock chick and feminist icon chrissie hynde reveals that she was raped by a. Or, you can read this book as an attack on the politics of rape. Books 7 music 6 prints and posters 5 tour merchandise 16 pretenders merchandise. Sep 05, 2015 in this excerpt from her new autobiography,reckless. Signed in black fountain ink by authorlegendary singersongwriter and undisputed leader of the pretenders, chrissie hyndeon first blank page following ffep. In 2015, chrissie hynde, the singer, songwriter and leader of the pretenders, produced an oil painting of a ceramic vase. She has also released a number of songs with other. Chrissie hynde martin chambers pete farndon d1983 and james honeymanscott d1982. She is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, and has been the only constant.
Chrissie hynde is a grammywinning singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known as the lead singer of the enduring rock band the pretenders. Chrissie hyndes autobiography, reckless, lacks the exquisiteness of patti smiths just kids, the charm of bob dylans chronicles and the humor of keith richardss. Adding the blue by chrissie hynde signed books coles books. Each deluxe edition copy will also contain an exclusive, signed print of hyndes sunday painter selfportrait. Official shop for chrissie hynde selling music and tour merchandise the cookie settings on this website are adjusted to allow all cookies so that you have the very best experience. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Adding the blue paintings by chrissie hynde youtube. First printing of the united states first edition with full number line.
Im not going to describe it, because ive written about it in the book. Few other rock stars have managed to combine her swagger, sexiness, stage presence, knack for putting words to music, gorgeous voice and just allaround kickassedness into such a potent and alluring package. If you continue without changing your cookie settings, well assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on our website. Chrissie hynde seems so cool and so totally in love with music the kind of person who you imagine fronting her own band from the age of about 9, i was genuinely surprised to learn that she wasnt in a group until her late 20s but it was well worth the wait. Apr 27, 2020 nearly 200 previously unseen oil paintings are now shared for the very first time in chrissie hyndes signed limited edition book, adding the blue. After her first marriage, she married lucho brieva on july 10, 1997, and. Jill furmanovsky recalls, this was the first serious collaboration between chrissie and i.
This album is hyndes most adventurous experiment to date, opening up grand new autumnal terrain for one of rocks greatest voices classic rock. Chrissie hynde is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, best known as the lead singer and songwriter of the enduring rock band the pretenders. Custom double matted with a bw 10 x 8 photo of the group. My life as a pretender by chrissie hynde, paperback. Christine ellen chrissie hynde born 7 september 1951 akron, ohio is an american musician best known as the leader of the rocknew wave band the pretenders. At least about her muchattacked comments on rape in an interview published last weekend. My life as a pretender doubleday, rock legend chrissie hynde, of the pretenders, writes about growing up in. Roger ressmeyercorbis hynde talks about really wanting to be in a band, but by her own account she often seemed halfhearted about pursuing it.
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