Sadly, over the years, the Pretenders have had their share of drug-related tragedies Chrissie Hynde fired Pete Farndon on June 14, 1982. Two days later, James Honeyman-Scott died of heart failure as a result of cocaine use. Farndon was found dead April 14, 1983.

What happened to bass player from the pretenders?

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.

What happened Pete Farndon?

On 14 April 1983, at the age of 30, Farndon was found by his wife drowned in the bath at his home in London, having lost consciousness after overdosing on heroin. He is buried at St. Peter’s Church, Withington, Herefordshire, England.

Where is James Honeyman Scott buried?

James Honeyman-Scott died tragically young, just as The Pretenders, the band he was the original guitarist with, were beginning to make it big. He’s buried in the churchyard of St Peter’s Pipe Cum Lyde Church on the A49 between Hereford and Wellington.

Is Martin Chambers still in the pretenders?

Chambers stayed with the band until he was fired in 1985 during the recording of the album Get Close. He re-joined in 1994 and has been there ever since, although he hasn’t appeared on a Pretenders studio album since 2002’s Loose Screw.

Did Chrissie Hynde have a baby with Ray Davies?

The couple had no children. Davies had a relationship with Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders during the 1980s and their daughter is named Natalie Rae Hynde.

Do the pretenders still tour?

The Pretenders are set for an extensive North American tour in 2020 with Journey to feature all new production and hits from start to finish in the 60+ date tour. Fans can expect to hear iconic classics from The Pretenders and Journey.

Who is Stephanie Schiffer on friends?

Stephanie Schiffer is the girl Terry hired in season 2 to sing in Central Perk, causing resentment by Phoebe. She is played by rock legend Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders.