Mike Tyler

The Pretenders formed in 1978 in London, England.  Originally from Ohio, singer Chrissie Hynde moved to England in the early ’70s, when she was in her twenties. British rock journalist Nick Kent helped her begin writing for New Musical Express; she wrote for the newspaper during the mid-’70s. She also worked in Malcolm McLaren’s SEX boutique before she began performing.   In 1978, Chrisssie formed the Pretenders, which eventually consisted of guitarist James Honeyman-Scott, bassist Pete Farndon, and drummer Martin Chambers. Later in the year, they recorded a version of Ray Davies’ “Stop Your Sobbing” produced by Nick Lowe. The single made it into the British Top 40 in early 1979. “Kid” and “Brass in Pocket,” the group’s next two singles, also were successful. Their self-titled debut album was released in early 1980 and eventually climbed to number one in the U.K. The Pretenders were nearly as successful in America, with the album reaching the Top Ten and “Brass in Pocket” reaching number 14.

For some not so middle of the road Jack Nation points, which city in Ohio is Chrissie Hynde from?

A) Akron

B) Cleveland

C) Columbus

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Now, “back on the chain gang.”

Mike