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"Jimmy was more important than anyone realises to The Pretenders, because he played the ultimate guitar solo" - Lemmy -PretendersHQ

"Jimmy was more important than anyone realises to The Pretenders, because he played the ultimate guitar solo" - Lemmy -PretendersHQ

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

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

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"Maybe tomorrow, maybe someday" 'Talk of the Town' turns 45 this month, released as a single March 1980 with the B-Side 'Cuban Slide'. -PretendersHQ

"Maybe tomorrow, maybe someday" 'Talk of the Town' turns 45 this month, released as a single March 1980 with the B-Side 'Cuban Slide'. -PretendersHQ

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'Brass In Pocket' performed on the Spanish TV show Aplauso, on this day in 1980. -PretendersHQ

'Brass In Pocket' performed on the Spanish TV show Aplauso, on this day in 1980. -PretendersHQ

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"Way up in the sky, Over the city and Lake Erie, You remember the flats, you were there, Out every night Mr. Moonlight" 'Day After Day' released as a single in the UK August, 1981. -PretendersHQ

"Way up in the sky, Over the city and Lake Erie, You remember the flats, you were there, Out every night Mr. Moonlight" 'Day After Day' released as a single in the UK August, 1981. -PretendersHQ

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On This Day three years ago, The Pretenders were joined by Johnny Marr, Dave Grohl and Paul McCartney watching side stage for their Glastonbury Festival secret set on The Park stage. -PretendersHQ

On This Day three years ago, The Pretenders were joined by Johnny Marr, Dave Grohl and Paul McCartney watching side stage for their Glastonbury Festival secret set on The Park stage. -PretendersHQ

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Happy birthday ‘Brass In Pocket’ - released 44 years ago today.

Happy birthday ‘Brass In Pocket’ - released 44 years ago today.

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'Brass In Pocket', the third single from the album 'Pretenders', was released 45 years ago today! -PretendersHQ

'Brass In Pocket', the third single from the album 'Pretenders', was released 45 years ago today! -PretendersHQ

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'Back On The Chain Gang' featuring Johnny Marr live at Isle of Wight Festival, June 2024. -PretendersHQ

'Back On The Chain Gang' featuring Johnny Marr live at Isle of Wight Festival, June 2024. -PretendersHQ

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Pretenders' debut album turns 45 today! Listen to the album here: -PretendersHQ

Pretenders' debut album turns 45 today! Listen to the album here: -PretendersHQ

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July 1979 'Kid' enters the UK charts, spending seven weeks overall. The same month Pretenders performed the track on Top Of The Pops. -PretendersHQ

July 1979 'Kid' enters the UK charts, spending seven weeks overall. The same month Pretenders performed the track on Top Of The Pops. -PretendersHQ

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'Don't Get Me Wrong' performed on Spanish TV, on this day back in 1987. -PretendersHQ

'Don't Get Me Wrong' performed on Spanish TV, on this day back in 1987. -PretendersHQ

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"With our message of love, are you with me girls?" The Pretenders live at Glastonbury Festival, 2017. -PretendersHQ

"With our message of love, are you with me girls?" The Pretenders live at Glastonbury Festival, 2017. -PretendersHQ

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"The phrase 'brass in pocket' came from some guys in Wakefield I knew, in a band. They had been to the dry cleaners, and one asked: “Was there any brass in pocket?” I heard it over dinner." - Chrissie via The Guardian in 2023. -PretendersHQ

"The phrase 'brass in pocket' came from some guys in Wakefield I knew, in a band. They had been to the dry cleaners, and one asked: “Was there any brass in pocket?” I heard it over dinner." - Chrissie via The Guardian in 2023. -PretendersHQ

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32 years ago, The Pretenders released 'I'll Stand By You', the lead single from 'Last Of The Independents'.

32 years ago, The Pretenders released 'I'll Stand By You', the lead single from 'Last Of The Independents'.

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Today marks 40 years since The Pretenders released 2000 Miles! What are your favourite memories with this festive classic?

Today marks 40 years since The Pretenders released 2000 Miles! What are your favourite memories with this festive classic?

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46 years of 'Brass In Pocket', released on this day in 1979. -PretendersHQ

46 years of 'Brass In Pocket', released on this day in 1979. -PretendersHQ

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That moment when Johnny Marr joined The Pretenders on stage at the Isle of Wight Festival this summer. What was your favourite Pretenders moment of 2024? -PretendersHQ

That moment when Johnny Marr joined The Pretenders on stage at the Isle of Wight Festival this summer. What was your favourite Pretenders moment of 2024? -PretendersHQ

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