The Pretenders are an English-American rock band formed in Hereford, England, in March 1978. The original band consisted of initiator and main songwriter Chrissie Hynde, James Honeyman-Scott, Pete Farndon, and Martin Chambers. Wikipedia Origin: Hereford (1978) Members: Chrissie Hynde, Martin Chambers, Johnny Marr, MORE Genres: Rock music, Punk rock, New wave