WATCH: Chrissie Hynde Interviewed

Writer John Niven interviews Chrissie Hynde as she releases her memoir

Today saw the release of Chrissie Hynde’s memoir Reckless in which she recounts in detail her experience as part of the Pretenders among other subjects. To coincide with the book’s release, she was interviewed by writer John Niven and you can check out that interview in the video above.

In the interview, Niven speaks to her about her early years, her love of London, the writing of her memoir and the deaths of both Pete and Jimmy from the Pretenders. You can purchase Reckless from book stores and online now.

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