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Chrissie Hynde

The Art of Artists Series 2
Episode 13 of 13

Russell Davies interviews musician Chrissie Hynde, alongside a soundtrack inspired by her career.

Russell Davies interview A-list legends of music, art, comedy and film. This week, Russell is in conversation with musician Chrissie Hynde.

Chrissie is best known as lead singer and songwriter for The Pretenders. They gained critical acclaim with their debut single "Stop Your Sobbing" and went on to have chart success with "Brass In Pocket". From starting her music career writing for the NME, hanging out with members of the Sex Pistols in her spare time, to being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as part of The Pretenders, Chrissie Hynde is one of rock's finest front women.

She speaks to Russell about her art, alongside a soundtrack inspired by her career.

57 minutes

Last on

Mon 25 Aug 2014 23:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Pretenders

    I'll Stand By You

    • The Love Album (CD 2) (Various Artist.
    • Virgin.

  • Pretenders

    Break Up The Concrete

    • The Best of The Pretenders.
    • Warner.Esp.
    • 10.

  • Pretenders

    Back On The Chain Gang

    • The Pretenders - The Singles.
    • WEA.

  • Pretenders

    Brass In Pocket

    • The Female Touch 2 (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • Pretenders

    Don't Get Me Wrong

    • Fantastic 80's - 3 (Various Artists).
    • Sony Tv/Columbia.

  • Neil Young & Chrissie Hynde

    Down The Wrong Way

    • Stockholm.
    • Caroline International.
    • 4.

Broadcast

  • Mon 25 Aug 2014 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2