chrissie hynde

In this episode, we explore the tale behind the timeless track "Brass in Pocket" by The Pretenders, released in 1979.

Join us as we unravel the intriguing journey of Chrissie Hynde, the mastermind behind this influential band from the 80s rock scene. Born in the early 1950s in Akron, Ohio, Chrissie grew up in a conservative working-class environment. With only three old albums at home, she turned to the radio for musical inspiration.

At the tender age of 14, Chrissie experienced a transformative moment when she heard the Beatles on the airwaves. It was a pivotal moment that ignited her passion for music and set her on a path to stardom. Determined to become a rock star, she made a life-altering decision. When her mother presented her with a watch as a coming-of-age gift, Chrissie traded it for a second-hand Gibson guitar, symbolizing her unwavering dedication to her musical aspirations.

At the age of 22, Chrissie Hynde took a leap of faith, leaving behind her art studies and embarking on a journey across the Atlantic to London. This decision would prove to be a defining moment in her life, as she ventured into the vibrant music scene of the British capital.

Tune in to this episode as we uncover the story behind "Brass in Pocket," a song that not only left an indelible mark on the rock genre but also showcases the resilience and determination of Chrissie Hynde. Join us as we pay homage to the legacy of The Pretenders and their influential contribution to music history.

Which ageing rockers have still got it? Find out who we still rate now they've reached a certain age. How come certain band names are mispronounced, even by fans? Don't add the "THE" if it's not needed! Why does this happen?

We talk about bands which feature Pretenders guitarist James Walbourne. El Tele resumes his affair with the works of PG Wodehouse, in chronological order, and we discuss why some books don't "stick".. it's not always failing memory! The Captain digs into Bob Mortimer's biography, which coincided with the resumption of Mortimer and Whitehouse Gone Fishing.

YouTube "must sees" include Beatles recreators The Analogues, Rita Ora and a Kate Bush classic, and Joshua Lee Turner. El Tele checks out Stuff by Mark on Instagram.

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Today on the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are trying something new. That’s right, not one but two guests. Yes, we’ve had more than one guest on at a time but so far that’s been siblings only. Today, we have two previous guests on the podcast talking about the genesis of what drove them to become musicians yet both come from a familial acting background.

Our returning champions are Jordan Summers, son of Yale Summers and Dave Jenkins, son of actor Paul Jenkins. Both grew up with parents who did a ton of television. Yale Summers starred in the hit series Daktari & had guest starring roles on The Outer Limits, McMillan and Wife and General Hospital among many others. Paul Jenkins was on The Waltons, Dynastyand Night Gallery and perhaps 200 more. So we posed the question: why did they choose music and not acting? The answer was fairly surprising. It was filmmaking and technology that led them from making Super-8 movies which led them to music.

We hear great stories about how a high school band can go from three years of rehearsing to playing their first gig at the world Famous Troubadour with a homemade demo cassette handed out directly to the venue as their calling card. We hear about how Jordan Zevon’s grandmother would try and cut the bands cables after rehearsal to ‘cut down that racket.” We hear about the time Herbie Hancock showed up at an early gig. And then there was the time TV theme song guru Mike Post managed their band. What, that never happened to you?

We also hear about jam sessions at The Kibbitz Room with Rick James and Chrissie Hynde, of an all-star high school jazz band with Brian McKnight, superstar producer/musician Greg Kurstin and members of Buckcherry, The Wallflowers and more and long gone LA music venues like: FM Station, 14 Below, Luna Park, The Alligator Lounge and The Central. We’re keeping time on this episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast. Everyone has a story. Take a listen.

You see much of that history captured in "Pistol," the 6-part TV series directed by Danny Boyle. Chrissie is portrayed in the series by Sydney Chandler.

Steve and Chrissie are joined later in the episode by actress Roseanne Arquette, who plays matchmaker of sorts and convinces Jonesy to get onstage at the Pretenders concert later that night.

This episode is loaded with juicy stories and includes some live in-studio performances by Chrissie and Steve. Enjoy!

In a musical career that spans over four decades, Chrissie Hynde has made a strong mark in the annals of rock history. In this episode, Christian and Martha discuss her tumultuous life story, and how she went from growing up in Akron, Ohio to forming one of the most popular bands in music.

Chrissie Hynde on NPR talking about her autobiography.

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Pat welcomes Christine Blackburn back to the show to discuss the discography of the band known simply as Pretenders.

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