On September 7, 1951, Christine Ellen Hynde, a musician from the United States, was born. She performs as the band’s lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary songwriter. She is one of the two surviving original members of the rock band the Pretenders, along with drummer Martin Chambers.
The Pretenders were established in 1978 by Hynde, Chambers, James Honeyman-Scott, and Pete Farndon. Frank Sinatra, Cher, and UB40, among others, have all worked with her on songs. Her solo album Stockholm was released in 2014. In 2005, Hynde, a former Pretender, was honored with a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction. Her involvement with Live Aid in 1985.
Who is Chrissie Hynde husband Jim Kerr?
In 1984, Kerr wed Chrissie Hynde, the lead vocalist of The Pretenders. They split up in 1990. Yasmin was their only daughter. He then wed the actress Patsy Kensit in 1992; they later divorced in 1996. They had a son named James (born September 1993).
Jim Kerr is a committed supporter of Celtic and a fan. Together with former player Kenny Dalglish and others, he was a member of a consortium that made an unsuccessful takeover attempt on the team in 1998.
The singer’s brother, Mark Kerr, is also a musician who performs with groups including the hard rock band Gun.
