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Women in Rock: Chrissie Hynde's Stormy Rise to Stardom

Ed Harvey

The trailblazing Chrissie Hynde redefined the role of women in music in the late 70s and early 80s. As the frontwoman of The Pretenders, she rose to the top of a man's world, making bold, sophisticated music alongside her immensely talented band members. 

Songs used in order (all by The Pretenders):

Brass in Pocket
Stop Your Sobbing 
Kid 
Message of Love
The Adultress 
I Go to Sleep 
2000 Miles
Back on the Chaing Gang 
Don't Get Me Wrong
How Much Did You Get for Your Soul? 
I'll Stand by You 

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