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Shattered by drugs and reeling from the loss of James Honeyman-Scott, the Pretenders came back swinging with 1984’s Learning to Crawl
The guitarist died just a few years after the band’s debut album, but his imprint on their sound can still be felt today
The guitarist had huge shoes to fill, and the press weren’t exactly on his side
James Honeyman-Scott of The Pretenders was a master at creating interesting parts from simple alternate chords. We look at five you can use in your playing
From handling Jack Bruce’s temper, to Brian Eno’s budget studio and Macca’s post-Beatles era, the UK session veteran picks his most treasured moments
Walbourne reminisces about the guitar store that started it all – and why music shops and venues are crucial for up-and-coming musicians
Turns out having your own signature Fender Telecaster stocked in shops is pretty handy when you're caught without your own...
Having fired bassist Pete Farndon for his erratic drug-fuelled behaviour, The Pretenders tapped Rockpile guitarist Billy Bremner and bassist Tony Butler
