Christine Ellen "Chrissie" Hynde (born 7 September 1951 Akron, Ohio) is an American musician best known as the leader of the rock/new wave band the Pretenders. She is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, and has been the only constant member of the band throughout its history.Christine Ellen "Chrissie" Hynde (born September 7, 1951[1]) is an American musician best known as the leader of the rock/new wave band The Pretenders. She is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, and has been the only constant member of the band throughout its history. She has also released a number of collaborations with other musicians - two of which reached No.1 in the UK Charts.

Hynde has a contralto vocal range