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by Tim StegallOne of punk rock’s original goals was “the destruction of rock ‘n’ roll.” While that didn’t happen, most early punk...
One of punk rock’s original goals was “the destruction of rock ‘n’ roll.” While that didn’t happen, most early punk...
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Replacing an original band member is never a fun experience, and there’s surely no role more difficult to fill than...
Akron, Ohio born and bred Christine Ellen Hynde has led the Pretenders from the top of the charts since the...