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Guitarist May Issue 523
The Pretenders have been a force to be reckoned with since the punk pop era of the late 1970s saw their hit single Brass In Pocket set them on the road to global success. We catch up with founder member Chrissie Hynde and guitarist James Walbourne to hear about the current status of the band, signature Fenders, life on the road and a preview of the band’s forthcoming live album, Kick ‘Em Where It Hurts. Elsewhere in the issue we talk to Steven Wilson on his new album The Overview and test the latest gear from Marshall, Vox, Gibson and more!
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Guitarist May Issue 523
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