Akron's reigning rock 'n' roll queen Chrissie Hynde has, at times, had a contentious relationship with her hometown. The Pretenders leader has been quoted lauding the Akron of her youth and bemoaning …

Jul 19, 2024 · With The Pretenders, Chrissie Hynde kicked the doors down into the male-dominated rock music. Here's everything you need to know about the rock icon.

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Jan 9, 2026 · Chrissie Origin and Meaning The name Chrissie is a girl's name. Chrissie is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive of Christina or Christine, both derived from the Greek 'Christos' …

Chrissie Hynde was born on 7 September 1951 in Akron, Ohio, USA. She is an actress and composer, known for Happy Feet (2006), Stealth (2005) and The Living Daylights (1987).

Aug 13, 2025 · Chrissie Hynde announced that she will release a new album entitled 'Duets Special' in October 2025.

We’re pleased to announce the new album ‘Chrissie Hynde & Pals – Duets Special’, 13 extraordinary duets, beautifully arranged and featuring a host of world-class collaborators. Released 17th October …

One of the most acclaimed female artists in rock-n-roll, Chrissie Hynde was the sultry singer and chief songwriter for the Pretenders, who generated hits through the 1980s and 1990s with spiky ...

Chrissie is an affectionate diminutive derived from the Christian /Christ- name family, most commonly from Christina or Christine, ultimately tracing back to the Latin Christianus, meaning “a Christian ” or …

Jun 26, 2025 · As one of the founding members of the legendary rock band The Pretenders, Chrissie Hynde has been blowing audiences away with her unmistakable voice and guitar skills for nearly 50 …