After decades at the helm of The Pretenders, Chrissie hynde will launch his first solo album next June 9, with the geographical title of 'Stockholm'. Recorded at Ingrid Studios in Stockholm, Sweden and co-written with guitarist and producer Bjorn Yttling (Peter, Bjorn and John), the album features collaborations from Neil Young and tennis legend John McEnroe.
“I wanted to make a danceable power pop record - Abba meets John Lennon,” Hynde said, then added, “I think life is serious, and that's how you should take it; However, in rock n roll you either have fun or it is better that you dedicate yourself to something else, "he adds. The songs on this album are 'You Or No One', 'Dark Sunglasses',' Like In The Movies', 'Down The Wrong Way', 'You're The One', 'A Plan Too Far', 'In A Miracle ',' House Of Cards', 'Tourniquet (Cynthia Ann)', 'Sweet Nuthin' and 'Adding The Blue'.
We can already listen to the first single «Dark sunglasses«:
Christine Ellen Hynde, known as Chrissie Hynde (September 7, 1949, Akron, United States), is a rock singer, guitarist and songwriter, founder and only member of the group The Pretenders who has remained in it throughout its entire history. The singer is also a renowned feminist and animal rights advocate. She is a vegetarian and is not pro-drug.
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