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‘Pretenders Live: Kick ‘Em Where It Hurts!’ and 'The Singles' 2LP and CD reissue are out now. https://linktr.ee/pretendersHQ

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · Aug 15

The new reissue of the Pretenders' 1987 compilation, 'The Singles', is out now!

Grab your copy here: pretenders.lnk.to/thesingles

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · 15h

... all with infectious hooks and riffs, and pop-perfect melodies, it's hard to find another band still knocking it out the park after 30 years." - The Line Of Best Fit

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · 15h

'Break Up The Concrete', The Pretenders' ninth studio album, was released this week in 2008.

"Still that irresistible blend of hard and soft, with Chrissie Hynde being able being able produce tears, self-belief and riot-girl attitude all at once...

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · 5d

1980, Pretenders played the Dr Pepper Central Park music festival the year they released their debut studio album.

Held at the Wollman Skating Rink other acts that performed there included The Ramones, Talking Heads, The B-52's and Elton John.

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · 6d

"What you get in the club with a band, you don't get anywhere else"

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📸 Chrissie and James on stage at Citi Field, New York last year. Photo by Hannah Laney.

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · 20d

Throwback to The Pretenders' performance at BBC Radio 2 In The Park back in 2023.

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · 21d

“Those were the happiest days of my life.” From the Cure to Ringo Starr to Def Leppard to J. Geils, there are many great songs about photographs, but perhaps none quite so transporting.” - Pitchfork

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · 21d

“Hynde’s beautiful 12-string chords and Bremmer’s lyrical opening riff rip off the bandage and open the floodgates on Hynde’s eternal soul anthem “Back on the Chain Gang,” a perfect song. “I found a picture of you,” she begins."

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · 21d

Today marks 43 years since ‘Back On The Chain Gang’ was released as a single!

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · 23d

'Relentless', released on this day in 2023.

The Pretenders' 12th studio album, what's your favourite song?

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · 27d

Pretenders on stage at the Antel Arena, Uruguay, earlier this year. Who caught the band on their South America headline tour?

📸 Paul Hernandez

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · Sep 4

Shots on the road, Pretenders on tour 45 years ago.

📸 Ian Wallace, David Corio, Neil Zlozower & Paul Natkin

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · Aug 28

This week in 1979, 'Kid' ends its seven week run in the @officialcharts.bsky.social.

On the song Jeremy Simmonds, @rollingstone.com , stated it "showed the group's complete mastery of sixties hooks with sharp, confident new wave leanings."

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · Aug 21

Two months on since the release of 'Pretenders Live - Kick 'Em Where It Hurts', what's your favourite song on the album?

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · Aug 15

The new reissue of the Pretenders' 1987 compilation, 'The Singles', is out now!

Grab your copy here: pretenders.lnk.to/thesingles

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · Aug 8

Pretenders II, released this week in 1981. What’s your favourite track from this record?

Photo by Fin Costello

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · Aug 7

Featuring the singles 'Talk of the Town' & 'Message Of Love', the album went on to sell over half a million units in the United States. Listen to the record here: bit.ly/41tMhqG

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · Aug 7

The Pretenders' second studio album, which reached the top 10 in the UK and US, was released on this day in 1981.

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · Aug 1

‘Day After Day’, taken from The Pretenders second studio album, released as a single in the UK this month in 1981. The music video shows the band touring across the US.

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · Jul 30

📸 Shot by Ki Price, Isle Of Wight Festival 2024.

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · Jul 26

'Don't Get Me Wrong' on Saturday Night Live, 1986.

Just under a month to go until 'The Singles' is re-released on CD & 2LP. Pre-order now, releasing 15th August: pretenders.lnk.to/thesingles

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · Jul 25

'A Love' was released this week in 2023.

“I often see love / relationships almost in the same vein as drug addiction. Although, having said that, I know I am jaded, and cynical… ‘The Buzz’ on Hate for Sale visited the same theme.” - Chrissie

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · Jul 18

‘Brass In Pocket' on Top of the Pops.

The third single taken from The Pretenders debut studio album released in 1980, the bands first single to reach number one in the UK 45 years ago.

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The Pretenders @thepretenders.com · Jul 17

'Hate For Sale' turns 5 today!

Released on this day on 2020 and featuring the singles 'The Buzz', 'You Can't Hurt A Fool' and 'Turf Accountant Daddy'. Listen to the album here: bit.ly/4kJroPg

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