Reckless

Discover the incredible journey of Chrissie Hynde, the legendary frontwoman of The Pretenders, in this captivating memoir. Delve into her upbringing in Akron, Ohio, where a normal '50s childhood transformed as she discovered rock 'n' roll, motorbikes, and the vibrant music scene of Cleveland. Experience her daring escape from the chaos of the Kent State University riots to the pulsating heart of the London punk scene. From Iggy Pop to the Sex Pistols, Hynde recounts her interactions with iconic figures and small-town heroes alike, charting her path from a small-town girl to rock royalty. This evocative memoir paints a colorful picture of a music revolution — filled with humor and brutal honesty. A must-have for music lovers and those seeking inspiration from one of punk's fiercest voices. This paperback edition, published by Random House UK in 2016, contains 448 pages of enthralling stories and insights. Enjoy FREE shipping on this product! Note that combined shipping for other items is not available. Allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781785031465
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2016
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 448


Description:
By the time she was 14, Chrissie Hynde knew she had to get out of Akron, Ohio. Her perfect '50s American childhood upturned by a newly acquired taste for rock 'n' roll, motorbikes and the 'get down boys' seen at gigs in and around Cleveland - Mitch Ryder, the Jeff Beck Group, the Velvet Underground and David Bowie among the many.

Wrapped up in the Kent State University riots and getting dangerously involved in the local biker and drug scenes, she escaped - to Mexico, Canada, Paris and finally London where she caught the embryonic punk scene just in time not only to witness it first-hand, but more importantly to seize the opportunity to form her own band, the Pretenders.

Iggy Pop, the Sex Pistols, the Clash, Vivienne & Malcolm, Ray Davies ... on every page household names mingle with small town heroes as we shift from bedroom to biker HQ; from squat to practice room; from pub gig to Top Of The Pops - the long and crooked path to stardom, and for the Pretenders, ultimately, tragedy.

That Chrissie Hynde is alive to tell the tale is, by her own admission, something of a miracle. Throughout she is brutally honest, wryly humorous and always highly entertaining. She has written one of the most evocative and colourful music memoirs to be published in recent years.

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