Chrissie Hynde
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Summary
Chrissie Hynde was born on September 7, 1951[1], in Akron[2]. She has worked as a guitarist[3], singer[4], restaurateur[5], singer-songwriter[6], and composer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.36% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (27,174 views/month, #3,603 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9], United Kingdom[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Occupation: television actor[12], autobiographer[13], musician[14]
- Field of work: music composing[15]
- Employer: Vivienne Westwood[16]
- Educated at: Kent State University[17], Firestone High School[18]
- Member of: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals[19], The Pretenders[20]
- Religion or worldview: Vaishnavism[21]
- Sex or gender: female[22]
- Genre: rock music[23], new wave[24], punk rock[25]
- Record label: Sire[26]
- Commons category: Chrissie Hynde[27]
- Voice type: contralto[28]
- Family name: Hynde[29]
- Given name: Christine[30], Ellen[31]
- Official website: http://chrissiehynde.com/[32]
- Instrument: guitar[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[34]
- Birth name: Christine Ellen Hynde[35]
- Name in native language: Chrissie Hynde[36]
- Represented by: Gailforce Management Limited[37]
- Number of children: 2[38]
- Start of work period: 1975[39]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[40]
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Country: US[41]
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Began / founded: 1951-09-07[42]
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Genre(s): pop, pop rock, rock[43]
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Community tags: glamour rock, pop, pop rock, rock[44]
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MusicBrainz ID: a5d79c54-81c3-4a73-af6a-ad5c143d3f21[45]
Why It Matters
Chrissie Hynde has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] She is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
She has been cited as an influence by Madonna[48], a singer[49], b. 1958[50], of United States[51], awarded the Grammy Award for Best Music Film[52], specialised in music industry[53].
FAQs
Where was Chrissie Hynde born?
Chrissie Hynde was born in Akron[2].
What did Chrissie Hynde do for work?
Chrissie Hynde worked as a guitarist[3], singer[4], restaurateur[5], singer-songwriter[6], and composer[7].
Where did Chrissie Hynde go to school?
Chrissie Hynde was educated at Kent State University[17] and Firestone High School[18].
Who did Chrissie Hynde influence?
Chrissie Hynde has been cited as an influence by Madonna[48].