Birth name: Christine Ellen Hynde Born: September 7, 1951 Akron, Ohio, United States Genres: Rock, new wave, punk Occupations: Singer-songwriter, guitarist Instruments: Guitar, harmonica, drums, piano, vocals Years active: 1975–present Labels: Sire, WEA, Rhino Associated acts: The Pretenders, JP, Chrissie & the Fairground Boys, Johnny Moped, The Moors Murderers, Tube & Berger, UB40, Frank Sinatra