Reminder, a collection of Chrissie’s paintings are being exhibited at The Affordable Art Fair in Battersea, London. Open from tomorrow until 18th October 2026.

'I Go To Sleep' on Later with Jools Holland. You can watch the full performance and more on the 'Chrissie Hynde and The Pretenders at the BBC' special, which is available on BBC Iplayer for two more weeks: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... -CHHQ

📸 Portrait of Chrissie taken by Finn Costello in 1979. -CHHQ

“If it was just me and a guitar, you never would have heard of me. So when I look in their faces and I can tell they’re thinking what I used to think, where you look up at a band and you think, Wow, that guy is so fucking cool..."

Hi all! I don’t know where you are at the moment, but here in the U.K. it’s a lovely time of year. The leaves are turning and it’s cooled off after the insane heat waves all across Europe... XCH

A collection of Chrissie’s paintings will be exhibited at The Affordable Art Fair in Battersea, London. 14-18 October 2026. Please contact James at the Harvey&Woodd gallery if you would like a complimentary ticket: james@harveyandwoodd.com -CHHQ

📸 Madison Square Garden, 10 years ago. Photos by Dana Distortion -CHHQ

40 years of 'Don't Get Me Wrong', released on this day in 1986. -PretendersHQ

"I'm back on Gasoline Alley, where the smog looks, like a misty valley, and the dotted hills, were pills, Gone down the wrong way" 'Down The Wrong Way' for Absolute Radio, September 2014. -CHHQ

Here's 'Message Of Love' from Chrissie's solo set in Hyde Park London, September 2014. -CHHQ

Johnny Marr talking about how James Honeyman-Scott influenced his guitar playing and Chrissie explaining how he came up with the riff for 'Brass In Pocket'... Taken from the series 'The Guitar Story' by John Wilson, listen now on BBC Sounds: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand... -CHHQ

Chrissie will appear at the Toronto Film Festival this weekend for the world premiere of the official documentary ‘PRETENDERS’

'Don't Get Me Wrong' live at the iTunes festival, which took place at the Roundhouse in London 12 years ago this month -CHHQ

This Week in 2019, Chrissie released her studio album 'Valve Bone Woe', a covers album recorded with the Valve Bone Woe ensemble. Also including 'I'm A Fool To Want You' which she performed last year in session for BBC Radio 2. -CHHQ

Chrissie talking about growing up in the punk scene, taken from the series 'The Guitar Story' by John Wilson. Listen now on BBC Sounds: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand... -CHHQ

Hi All! Look at this cool picture of a guy and his dog I saw paddling along the Grand Union Canal in London. A dog really is a man’s best friend, I think we all agree. I’m sending this as a reminder to anyone thinking of rescuing a dog from an animal shelter.

This is your last chance to visit Chrissie Hynde: On Canvas! Open until this Friday at 4 Dundas St, Edinburgh, EH3 6HZ. www.chrissiehynde.art -CHHQ

Chrissie Hynde: On Canvas at 4 Dundas St, Edinburgh, EH3 6HZ Open until the 28th August, for more information visit: www.chrissiehynde.art -CHHQ

Oops! Someone just accused me of being grumpy. Be that the case I sincerely apologise.. No grumpiness intended. I always bear in mind what Martin Amis said in Experience: ( his memoir in case you don’t know to that which I refer) …..his father told him:

Hi All, Suddenly, I seem to be getting a lot of messages signed: ‘Hugs’ Maybe I was wrong. Maybe everyone really does need a hug. That was probably mean spirited of me and so I would like to now say, ‘Have a nice day… Hugs’

Question: When did everyone get so touchy-feely? It seems like a new thing where people sign their emails: “Hugs” Hate to be a spoil sport, but I’m wondering if there’s anyone else out there who isn’t huggy. Surely, it’s not just me.

Opening this weekend! The new exhibition Chrissie Hynde: On Canvas open until the 28th August at 4 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6HZ. For more information visit: chrissiehynde.art See below some of the work on display! -CHHQ

'Hymn To Her' on Extratour, July 1987. -CHHQ

Barbara Hepworth Cornwall Sun 100cm x 100cm Oil on canvas Only one week to go until Chrissie Hynde: On Canvas opens its doors at 4 Dundas Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6HZ. For more information visit: www.chrissiehynde.art -CHHQ

"We're facing a challenge at Mayhew currently: over 45 cats and kittens are in our care, all waiting for someone to give them a home..." Find out more about The Mayhew here: themayhew.org -CHHQ

Portrait of Chrissie in 1990, shot by Jill Furmanovsky at her Primrose Hill studio. The photo was taken during a longer shoot with Chrissie and light-middleweight champion boxer Gary Stretch, who featured in The Pretenders' 'Sense of Purpose' video. -CHHQ

The Pretenders' 11th studio album 'Hate For Sale' celebrates it's anniversary today! What's your favourite track? -PretendersHQ

Pretenders performing 'Stop Your Sobbing' at Live Aid, on this day in 1985. Held at the John F. Kennedy Stadium with an audience of 90,000 in attendance. -PretendersHQ

'Windows Of The World' live with Elvis Costello at the Royal Albert Hall, 1988. -CHHQ