What happened to James Honeyman-Scott?
Two days after the dismissal of Pete Farndon, Honeyman-Scott was found dead in a girlfriend’s apartment of heart failure caused by cocaine intolerance. He was 25 years old at the time of his death. He was buried in the churchyard at St Peter’s Church, Lyde, Herefordshire.
What year did James Honeyman-Scott die?
June 16, 1982
James Honeyman-Scott/Date of death
How did the pretenders die?
Due to escalating drug abuse, Farndon was fired from the band after a meeting between Hynde, Honeyman-Scott, and Chambers on 14 June 1982. Two days later, on 16 June 1982, Honeyman-Scott died of heart failure as a result of cocaine intolerance.
Who died in the band the Pretenders?
Pete Farndon
| Pete Farndon | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 June 1952 Hereford, England |
| Died | 14 April 1983 (aged 30) London, England |
| Genres | Rock, new wave |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
Who were the original members of The Pretenders?
The Pretenders is an English-American rock band from Hereford. Formed in 1978, the group originally consisted of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Chrissie Hynde, lead guitarist and vocalist James Honeyman-Scott, bassist and vocalist Pete Farndon, and drummer and vocalist Martin Chambers.
Are the Pretenders still together?
Unfortunately there are no concert dates for Pretenders scheduled in 2021.
Where do the pretenders come from?
Hereford, United Kingdom
The Pretenders/Origin
When did Pete Farndon die?
April 14, 1983
Pete Farndon/Date of death
How many members of the Pretenders are still alive?
Current
| Name | Years active | Release contributions |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Chambers | 1978–1986 1994–present | all The Pretenders releases except Packed! (1990), Break Up the Concrete (2008) and Alone (2016) |
| Nick Wilkinson | 2005–present | Break Up the Concrete (2008) Live in London (2010) |
| James Walbourne | 2008–present | |
| Eric Heywood |
Who is Chrissie’s daughter?
Yasmin Kerr
Natalie Ray Hynde
Chrissie Hynde/Daughters
Where is Chrissy Hines from?
Akron, OH
Chrissie Hynde/Place of birth
Chrissie Hynde was born on September 7, 1951 in Akron, Ohio, USA as Christine Ellen Hynde.