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Pete Farndon
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The Pretenders band members pose in a studio, left to right: James Honeyman-Scott, Chrissie Hynde with hand on head, Pete Farndon, and Martin Chambers. The Pretenders band members Pete Farndon, Martin Chambers, Chrissie Hynde, and James Honeyman-Scott pose against a red background in a 1979 promotional photo.
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Pete Farndon

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  • the Pretenders
    the Pretenders

    ), bassist Pete Farndon (b. June 12, 1952, Hereford, Herefordshire, England—d. April 14, 1983, London), guitarist James Honeyman-Scott (b. November 4, 1956, Hereford—d. June 16, 1982, London), and drummer Martin Chambers (b. September 4, 1951, Hereford). Later members included guitarists Robbie McIntosh (b. October 25, 1957, Sutton,…

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    ), bassist Pete Farndon (b. June 12, 1952, Hereford, Herefordshire, England—d. April 14, 1983, London), guitarist James Honeyman-Scott (b. November 4, 1956, Hereford—d. June 16, 1982, London), and drummer Martin Chambers (b. September 4, 1951, Hereford). Later members included guitarists Robbie McIntosh (b. October 25, 1957, Sutton,…

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