Reckless
Reckless by Chrissie Hynde, published by Ebury Publishing on July 1, 2016, is a captivating memoir that chronicles the author’s journey from her childhood in Akron, Ohio, to her rise in the music scene. Spanning 416 pages, this edition presents a vivid account of Hynde’s early experiences, including her fascination with rock ‘n’ roll and her involvement in the vibrant cultural landscape of the 1960s and 70s. The narrative captures her escape from a conventional upbringing, detailing her adventures in Mexico, Canada, Paris, and London, where she became a key figure in the punk movement.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of anecdotes featuring iconic musicians and cultural moments, as Hynde reflects on her life and the formation of her band, the Pretenders. The memoir delves into her encounters with legendary figures such as Iggy Pop and the Sex Pistols, while also exploring the challenges and tragedies that accompanied her journey to stardom. With a blend of humor and honesty, Reckless offers insights into the music industry and the personal experiences that shaped Hynde’s career, making it a significant addition to the genres of biography and personal memoirs.
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By the time she was 14, Chrissie Hynde knew she had to get out of Akron, Ohio. Her perfect ’50s American childhood upturned by a newly acquired taste for rock ‘n’ roll, motorbikes and the ‘get down boys’ seen at gigs in and around Cleveland – Mitch Ryder, the Jeff Beck Group, the Velvet Underground and David Bowie among the many.
Wrapped up in the Kent State University riots and getting dangerously involved in the local biker and drug scenes, she escaped – to Mexico, Canada, Paris and finally London where she caught the embryonic punk scene just in time not only to witness it first-hand, but more importantly to seize the opportunity to form her own band, the Pretenders.
Iggy Pop, the Sex Pistols, the Clash, Vivienne & Malcolm, Ray Davies … on every page household names mingle with small town heroes as we shift from bedroom to biker HQ; from squat to practice room; from pub gig to Top Of The Pops – the long and crooked path to stardom, and for the Pretenders, ultimately, tragedy.
That Chrissie Hynde is alive to tell the tale is, by her own admission, something of a miracle. Throughout she is brutally honest, wryly humorous and always highly entertaining. She has written one of the most evocative and colourful music memoirs to be published in recent years.
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