Chrissie Hynde
Born Christine Ellen Hynde
Post-punk singer-songwriter, born September 7, 1951 in Akron, Ohio, USA. Lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter with the group The Pretenders since 1978, but also a frequent collaborator with other artists in various musical fields including dance.
In 1978 founded a publishing company for her songs.
Married 1984-1990 to Jim Kerr.
Her brother is Terry Hynde.