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Chrissie Hynde: Friends cameo ruined school runs
11 Dec
Summary
- Hynde regrets Friends cameo for losing anonymity.
- She bonded with Mimi Parker over a shared song idea.
- Her guitar hero, James Honeyman-Scott, influenced many.
Chrissie Hynde looks back on significant moments in her life and career, noting that her appearance on the popular television show Friends inadvertently ended her anonymity, impacting her ability to take her children to school without notice. She also recounts a personal connection with the late Mimi Parker of Low, discussing a song they planned to record together before Parker's passing.
The Pretenders' frontwoman further elaborates on the profound influence of her band's original guitarist, James Honeyman-Scott, whose distinctive sound shaped subsequent guitarists, including Johnny Marr. Hynde also touches upon her long-standing friendship with Morrissey, highlighting their shared vegetarianism as an initial connection.
Reflecting on her early days and artistic passions, Hynde expresses her deep admiration for Vincent van Gogh, though lamenting the modern tendency to view art through phone screens. She also shares memories of the Kent State shootings in 1970 and her early days in the UK music scene.
