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The Pretenders

The Pretenders were an English–American rock band formed in March 1978. The original band consisted of founder and main songwriter Chrissie Hynde (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), James Honeyman-Scott (lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards), Pete Farndon (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Martin Chambers (drums, backing vocals, percussion). 

Following the deaths of Honeyman-Scott and Farndon in 1982 and 1983, the band experienced numerous personnel changes; Hynde has been the band's only consistent member.

The Pretenders' hit songs include "Brass in Pocket" & 'Stop your Sobbing' from 1979




'Kid' from 1980,



"Back on the Chain Gang" from 1982,



"2000 Miles" from 1983.



"Don't Get Me Wrong" from 1986.



and "I'll Stand by You" from 1994.



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