Chrissie Hynde

Blow out the candles! September is full of rock star birthdays.

The genre features some of the most distinctive voices to ever step behind a mic.

From punk beginnings to middle-of-the-road balladry to Bob Dylan covers.

From the familiar ("Always on My Mind") to the obscure ("County Line"), Pretenders leader enlists friends for collaborative solo LP.

The album's first single, a cover of the classic "Always on My Mind," is already available.

She explains controversial comments about fans recording shows and regular attendees hogging the front row.

One of the picks might be a bit of a surprise.

"You would not believe how entitled some people think they are," Pretenders leader says.

Pretenders are the opening band on GNR's current tour.

Pretenders frontwoman was at the university in May 1970 when the National Guard shot four students.