The Pretenders Nailed It At Glastonbury! 

What is even more amazing is that this song is about a particularly traumatic incident in her youth (detailed in her autobiography 'Reckless'.). She has taken this very negative episode and turned into a technically and creatively brilliant piece of art. Women are amazing in their resilience. More power to Chrissie.❤❤❤

Queens of the Stone Age were fantastic as well 🙌🏼

The Pretenders have only come to my country once, to open for Phil Collins, and I was lucky to be there. Chrissie Hynde has an amazing energy and gave one hell of a set, and there was an interesting moment: The concert had this special seatings right in front of the stage that cost a fortune, while everybody else had to be standing. Chrissie actually slammed the people in those seatings for not moving along to the music and looking bored, and said: "we're not a rich people band anyway", she's awesome

I love how big Justin Hawkins Rides Again has gotten! I've been here since the first day! Now, he's got over 430k people here! Just fabulous Justin 👌

Johnny Marr would also be a pretty incredible guest. No doubt that man has some stories to tell. I'd love to hear him talk about working with Matt Johnson aka The The.

Best set of the festival for me! I saw Rick Astley with Blossoms, performing Smiths songs, then immediately after on the opposite side of the festival caught the pretenders with Johnny Marr (ironically) and Dave Grohl. As soon as it finished I ran all the way to the main stage to catch Guns N Roses, where Dave Grohl beat me there, as he joined them on stage too. I was so happy I managed to catch them all

David Grohl looks like an excited puppy when he gets behind the drum kit, and i am there for it. He can play guitar and sing, but he is a drummer in his soul.

As a old gal, but not quite as old as Chrissie and Debbie Harry, they gave me so such confidence after watching their sets at Glasto! I started singing late in life and struggle with performance but they show how to rock with grace & grit.

Just woke up the morning after BST where me and my wife saw The Darkness absolutely rock the stage. Far better for us than The Pretenders. Both The Darkness and Guns N’ Roses brought the crowd to their feet. Amazing show. Cannot wait until The Darkness come back around on tour!

TLB was the B side of the 1979 single "Kid". I met the Pretenders once, pre-gig at St Andrews Hall, Norwich and James Honeyman-Scott was an absolute gent with time for everyone. And wadda guitarist he was

This was definitely a highlight of this year's lineup. Chrissie always sounds fantastic. Loved it.

Chrissie and another Glasto queen of that era, Debbie Harry 🎶🎸 Rock on girls, keep us in awe. I grew up with these gals showing us how to be strong and true in every day life in the 70's. Along with Patty Smith, on the shoulders of giants I stand. I am eternally grateful to them for their power and strength, long may they rock 🖤🖤

Rick astley and blossoms doing the smiths was a definite highlight 👌

That deep vee tee is pretty darn spectacular there, Mr Hawkins.

This was so brilliant, best bit of Glasto this year. Chrissie is a goddess and them doing my favourite Pretenders song with Dave Grohl was ICONIC

Chrissie Hynde: Major childhood hero and local lady! TOUGH OHIO BROADS FTW.

Went to see the pretenders support guns n roses in glasgow a couple of days ago. It was pouring rain for most of the day, but it didn’t dampen the spirit of the night. Amazing show by both on that night!

Chrissy Hynde, the epitome of cool. Love, love, love her distinctive voice. I can always enjoy a dose of The Pretenders. Yes, that’s one fine looking V neck tee shirt your wearing. 😀🔥

How about Cat Stevens? His performance was so good. That old cat still got it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Just fantastic. Grohl is the human embodiment of Animal on the drums. Wish I'd been there, too. Love the Pretenders, have for 40 years.

Break a leg at Hyde Park tonight, Justin! (Not literally) Have a great gig, hope you get to fist bump Chrissie! Don’t get too wet, the weather here is awful! Love the V-neck, sleeveless shirts suit you & I get to admire your sinewy arms & gorgeous tattoos 😍🥵😅😂🥰 🦅🤓…

Hello Justin , I just want to say thank you for this episode highlighting the Pretenders. I’m a 58 year old drummer , used to be for many years. I am a big fan of the Pretenders since their debut album. Back in the late ‘70’s and early ‘80’s , we were coming off the Sex Pistols ride and hungry for anything remotely punk. When I heard “ Tattooed Love Boys “ , and ” Bad Boys Get Spanked “, I was immediately hooked. As a young up and coming drummer I was blown away by Martin Chambers style of playing and he was a heavy influence on me. I also fell in love with Chrissy Hynde and her voice made me quiver. My bandmates and I quickly adopted their looks and style. I was blessed to have seen them live during their second album tour, I don’t remember dates exactly but, it was at a Cornell University gymnasium in Ithaca , New York. OMG I can’t tell you how great that show was! I will never forget it. It’s so great to still see them kicking ass. Peace p.s. tickets were like six bucks!!

I had to come here and tell you that The Darkness are absolute legends!! I just wanted to say thank you for keeping us entertained with your exceptional talent as a sensational singer, an outstanding frontman and to the band as a whole for their incredible performances. I just watched your interaction with Ethan and was compelled to share my thoughts with you as the video in question has the comment section turned off. Keep on Rockin’ Justin, this messed up world needs your music. Peace out ❤️😊💛

My da used to drink with Chrissie on occasion when she frequented the bar he ran in Leeds. Lots of celebs would go there as it was across from the television studios.

I do think Glastonbury should get over themselves and book The Darkness next year. That word what you called Eavis is practically a term of endearment where I'm from. Also Chrissie on your podcast would be amazing!

Cat Stevens and Elton John were truly amazing, and thats from a rock/metal head.

Sadly missed out on their set at Glasto this year as I was working. Churnups were great though and Chrissie is truly ageless!

Going to see The Pretenders and Foo Fighters at Ohana Festival in a few weeks. This has me fired up.

Lucky you, Justin!!!, You will high five/fist bump Chrissie Hynde icon!!!🤩 or have you already done it??? Brilliant performance!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I also wish I could had seen it live and loud, and had the chance to play the maracas🪇. One of my dreams is get on stage and play any little percussion instrument (triangle, tambourine, maracas, hand drum...) But if I could chose one of them, I definitely go for cowbell!🔔😉 Have a great show tonight!!!🥰 🦅🤓...

I was very fortunate to see the Pretenders at Newmarket around 2002, they were amazing, Chrissie just slays!!

JUSTIN FUCKING HAWKINS RIDES AGAINNNNN!!! 🎶🎶🎶

Original Pretenders guitarist, James Honeyman-Scott was a big influence on Johnny Marr.

I can't remember seeing a bunch of musicians having so much fun on stage!

Sparks played on the Friday and they were amazing. So May We Start is such a great opener and what a great version of This Town. They had more energy than bands half their age.

I saw the Pretenders supporting Stevie Nick's and they made a new fan out of me, Chrissie Hynd was brilliant loved middle of the road and mystery achievement! They also did a duet on stop dragging my heart around which Stevie said it was the first time she did that song since Tom Petty had died, awesome memories!

That Elton John bloke was great, too

Watching this reminded me of seeing a band called the Tattooed Love Boys supporting Beki Bondage from the vice squad at the new inn Crawley, many moons ago.

never though i'd see Johnny Marr and Dave Grohl on stage together. Such a great track that, love the debut album. Pretty sure Martin Chambers wasn't the other drummer before Grohl took over

Johnny marr was the standout performer for Glastonbury in my eyes he was brilliant.

Yes she still sounds really good and the same!! Justin looks exceptionally good today! I Love the way his hair is and the style and color of that shirt looks great on hIm!😍

Two of my favorite musicians playing on the same song!

AGAIN Justin with the BAD ASS wardrobe in this video. Let’s have the Justin Hawkins on the runway show please 🥰😍 Glastonbury looked like a barrel of fun!! Dave looks like he’s dancing at a party 🎉 🎊 🎉

I absolutely love and adore Chrissy hynde!! She was a huge influence in my teen years!!

Love your shirt & tats, Justin! ❤‍🔥

Martin Chambers wasn't the drummer with Pretenders at Glastonbury, It was Kristoffer Sonne.

I'm about the same age as Dave G and I was learning how to play drums as a teenager at the same time he was. The best I ever got was being able to (mostly) play along with the Pretenders set on the 2-LP Concerts for the People of Kampuchea LPs. This is like listening and playing along with that. The 1-LP version (as on RU-vid) has just has Brass In Pocket. Do not be deceived. Find the 2-album version however you can, because the three songs are The Wait, Precious, and Tattoed Love Boys -- THIS version of Tattoed Love Boys. And now in my mid-50s I just learned that young drummer Dave was doing just what I was doing with this FIRE version of early Pretenders: Learning to keep up with Martin Chambers' bass pedal! (Trying again now, I can't. He sure can.)

Foo Fighters and the Pretenders are playing Ohana Fest in Dana Point, CA. I tried to get one ticket for myself.. sold out! I am beyond devasted!! I am 15 minutes from Dana Point. Anyway... it would be a great show!! I love this!! I love your reactions to performers.

The first Pretenders album is part of my misspent youth! Absolute GOLD!

She is incomparable. Always has been. 🤩😍🤗

Awesome performance, there were a few this year Rick, Foos, Pretenders all great and the rawness of the live sets and under produced edge makes it all the more exciting.............When are the Darkness playing Glasto? With Brian May and Dave Grohl as extra guitarists!

Love the Pretenders!

About to be Justinized. 💥

I can’t believe how good she sounds. This album blew me away in 1980 and she is still amazing!

She’s a Treasure ❤

Always entertaining……..my Man!! Justin Hawkins! That performance was definitely missing Justin and the Darkness.

Wow even the maraccas were going off 😀 🔥🔥🔥 looks like an All Saints brand t shirt, v nice 😀

We visited Budapest back in December. What a lovely place

QUOTSA WERE ON 🔥

Just saw you at Hyde park, bloody awesome stuff ❤

Eeeeek am I first! Got far to excited then 🤣🤣 much love as always bloody love u ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Johnny played with the Pretenders for a minute back in the day. Their rendition of Chain Gang was pretty excellent. it's on here somewhere.

This is the 2nd best 5 minutes of Glasto after QOTSA No one knows performance

The likes of Debz and Rose and Elton are shadows of their former selves. The voice of Chrissie Hynde, on the other hand, at 71, is indistinguishable from the Pretenders’ first album.

I watched this over the weekend and as an aged punk, my heart was like ...FINALLY and THANK YOU, for just gettin punk with it, the Chaos, the Iconic Vibe about it and all the imperfections are what made it so perfect....I hate festivals and all the self absorbed selfie taking idiots, but this, I would have loved to have experienced. Thank you You Tube for putting the live feeds of the performances so we could experience in in some form...

This is just flat out amazing, Justin. It has all the raw fury of the music of the day, and I really miss that! I miss the unpredictability of punk shows. I saw them back in the day, and they blew me away. Glad to see she and Martin still have it. I miss James Honeyman Scott...he was one of the few guitarists who had such a unique sound, you always knew it was him. RIP Pete Farndon. Also, yes smoking is really bad for you. You should quit. But goddamnit, if you want to smoke, smoke. People need to mind their fucking business.

Fantastic to see. Back around 1993 or '94 I walked into a bar in Chicago where I met my friend Nate, a guitar player, singer song writer, hanging out with Chrissie Hynde. It was a complete surprise and he quickly introduced me to her. Me, being the introverted nerd I am, I said hello and nice to meet you and that was it... I was at a loss for words at that point. Come to think of it, Nate introduced me to Mike Chapman and Dave Grohl at that same bar. Anyway, gushing over or glomming onto strangers that happen to be famous isn't my thing. The possibility of making someone feel uncomfortable that way makes me uncomfortable as well. P.S. RIP John Rowan

Love your videos, Justin!

What a great line up ❤

You guys where fantastic at Hyde Park so good

That savage tan looks good on you, Justin! I hope you are enjoying your summer.

I think that’s the song in 15/8. Fun song for drummer to just sit in on. From first record. Love the Pretenders❤

Man Dave Grohl has set down some roots over his career. 1992 feels like a dream away

Fever Ray were mesmerising at Glastonbury!

Yup. That was great!

the Jacob Collier Glasto set was/is a celebration of pure musical joyousness

A true northeast coast of Cleveland rocker!

Great performance!!!!!..love your tatoos Justin....love everything of you...

Thanks for the video, great meeting you yesterday at LDN-city, was an absolute pleasure!

I remember this song on the first album. I was a senior in high school. It was a great album!!!

Darling boy, DO play this song as it originally played on the album. It was always one of my favorite kick ass songs. So punk, Chrissy is amazing. Her lyrics and her execution is phenomenal. Love your show (and what you are doing with your hair ).

What a fantastic gig!

One of my favorite Pretenters song. Jesus, she's everything.

Hi Justin…..Whilst Elton was playing we snuck off & watched Mica Paris playing to about 100 of us in the Avalon tent….fucking brilliant !!

"clamerandering"? This is why I love this channel.

What about a reaction to Cat Stevens, or Lewis Capaldi, or Arctic Monkeys who had a very mixed reaction because they played their songs at half speed.

I was there in Hyde Park yesterday 👍a superb day one I won't forget 🤟👏👏👏 your set was awesome chrissy was excellent and guns n roses for me were out of this world because of slash 🤟🤟👏👏👏👏

The Pretenders, and Chrissie Hynde, it will never get better than that!

Chrissie Hynde - awesome and just sounds as good as she ever did. ❤

i always thought those perspex fellas were for stopping mic bleed rather than for people's hearing. i'm sure you're more likely to be right... also no other drummer sounds as 'big' as dave grohl, it's like he hits the things 20 times harder than anyone else

Hey Justin how about talking about Nothing But Thieves? Something from their new on Dead Club City? Came out today. Their 4th. These guys are a good rock band man…good music and a lead singer with an awesome voice.

In Florida you have to be our ears and.eyes this summer you can do it 😎

Well, both the Pretenders and the Darkness were great in Hyde Park opening for Guns so I hope that can start to make up for it 🤟

You may not be into Country music but The Chicks were great at Glastonbury. Their lead singer Natalie can really belt out a song! Son Samuel loved Black Country New Road. Watched on the telly.

Dude a stab to the heart i can't believe that chrisie is 75 yeats old. I had a crush on her since the 70's

You guys along with GnR and the pretenders were amazing. I hope poor Ethan enjoyed his five mins of fame!!

I am glad you missed it for Budapest I was at the Harley fest 😂😂😂😂😂

Highlights - Pretenders and Rick Astley drumming and singing Highway to Hell. Lowlights - Lana Del Wotsaname !!!

Chrissie Hynde!! 😃 Cool ladies in the audience!! 😃 Stubble!! 😃 Plunging V-neck!!! 😃 Fork... bracelet... ...? 😃

I got to see the Pretenders on Tuesday as support for Guns N Roses here in Glasgow, what a show!

Tattooed Love Boys is always a banger!