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Title: The Pretenders – Learning To Crawl
Year/Genre/City: 1984, Rock, London, UK
Matrix #: 1-23980
Condition: VG+

Cultural Facts:

1. Band Drama: Built in the shadow of tragedy—original members James Honeyman-Scott and Pete Farndon died during the band’s early rise.

2. Media Narrative: The album reframed The Pretenders as Chrissie Hynde’s project, resetting public perception after the lineup collapse.

3. Political Science: Hynde’s outspoken stances and refusal to play industry games made her a rare, visible force in a male-run rock economy.

1/26/26 ob 

6/17/24 EK