About the book
Chrissie Hynde, leader of the Pretenders, is one of the most widely imitated figures in rock: sexy, unflappable, vulnerable yet tough, a groundbreaking songwriter and performer. In these pages, Chrissie gives us her story. We see her all-American 1950s childhood in Ohio, and her teenage self falling for the rock music of the 1960s. We follow her to London, where she takes a job with NME and makes her way into the churning ’70s London punk scene, meeting Lemmy, Sid Vicious and Iggy Pop, living in squats, writing songs, playing in early versions of the Clash and the Damned. Her work with the Pretenders—which melded punk, New Wave, and pop to irresistible effect—would catapult her to instant stardom. Through it all is Chrissie’s unmistakable voice, ringing with fearless emotional honesty, a razor-sharp wit, and an enduring belief in the power of rock’n’roll.
Editions of Reckless
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780345816245
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385540612
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781101912232
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345816252
- EBook
- ISBN 9780345816269
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385540629
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780147521699
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780147521675
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780147521682
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780147521668
Read an Excerpt
Chrissie Hynde, leader of the Pretenders, is one of the most widely imitated figures in rock: sexy, unflappable, vulnerable yet tough, a groundbreaking songwriter and performer. In these pages, Chrissie gives us her story. We see her all-American 1950s childhood in Ohio, and her teenage self falling for the rock music of the 1960s. We follow her to London, where she takes a job with NME and makes her way into the churning ’70s London punk scene, meeting Lemmy, Sid Vicious and Iggy Pop, living in squats, writing songs, playing in early versions of the Clash and the Damned. Her work with the Pretenders—which melded punk, New Wave, and pop to irresistible effect—would catapult her to instant stardom. Through it all is Chrissie’s unmistakable voice, ringing with fearless emotional honesty, a razor-sharp wit, and an enduring belief in the power of rock’n’roll.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Reckless about?
Chrissie Hynde, leader of the Pretenders, is one of the most widely imitated figures in rock: sexy, unflappable, vulnerable yet tough, a groundbreaking songwriter and performer. In these pages, Chrissie gives us her story. We see her all-American 1950s childhood in Ohio, and her teenage self falling for the rock music of the 1960s. We follow her to London, where she takes a job with NME and makes her way into the churning ’70s London punk scene, meeting Lemmy, Sid Vicious and Iggy Pop, living in squats, writing songs, playing in early versions of the Clash and the Damned. Her work with the Pretenders—which melded punk, New Wave, and pop to irresistible effect—would catapult her to instant stardom. Through it all is Chrissie’s unmistakable voice, ringing with fearless emotional honesty, a razor-sharp wit, and an enduring belief in the power of rock’n’roll.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Reckless?
The Arts > Music > Music: styles and genres > Popular music
Where can I read a sample of Reckless?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780345816245
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Reckless?
Chrissie Hynde
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Reckless is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780345816245) and hardcover(ISBN 9780385540612) and paperback(ISBN 9781101912232) and paperback(ISBN 9780345816252) and ebook(ISBN 9780345816269) and ebook(ISBN 9780385540629) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780147521699) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780147521675) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780147521682) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780147521668)
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