Chrissie Hynde On World Cafe : World Cafe Since The Pretenders' formation in the late 1970s, Hynde has identified as part of the band. Now, she's on a solo mission, but still has help from some rock-star friends. Hear a four-song set.

Chrissie Hynde On World Cafe

Chrissie Hynde On World Cafe

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Ever since she helped form The Pretenders in the late 1970s, Chrissie Hynde has identified as part of the legendary British band. Recently, though, Hynde set out as a solo artist, releasing the album Stockholm in June.

Hynde tells World Cafe that the album is a product of collaboration; she even traveled to Sweden to work with Bjorn Yttling of Peter Bjorn and John. That pairing led to others, including unlikely appearances by Neil Young and John McEnroe.

Hear a four-song set on today's World Cafe.

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