The best Chrissie Hynde’s music movies
We present our ranking of the best Chrissie Hynde’s movies. Do you love cinema? Or are you looking for a movie of your favorite actor to watch tonight? Surely you have some to see or that you did not know yet about Chrissie Hynde.
Live Aid
8.5/10
Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, held simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest-scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations, watched the live broadcast. It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for: Live Aid...
Punk: Attitude
7.4/10
A documentary on the music, performers, attitude and distinctive look that made up punk rock.
Rod Stewart : One Night Only! - Live at the Royal Albert Hall
"One Night Only! Rod Stewart Live At Royal Albert Hall" captures the legendary rock n' roller performing some of his greatest hits and newfound "Great American Songbook" classics at the world famous Royal Albert Hall in London, England. It includes electrifying performances with Chrissie Hynde, his former Faces mate Ronnie Wood, and a talented new musical discovery, Amy Belle. The special gala concert also features Rod accompanied by the 60-piece BBC Concert Orchestra, the London Community Gospel Choir, and his own band and backing singers.
New York Doll
7.7/10
A recovering alcoholic and recently converted Mormon, Arthur "Killer" Kane, of the rock band The New York Dolls, is given a chance at reuniting with his band after 30 years.
The Damned: Don't You Wish That We Were Dead
7.1/10
From Lemmy filmmaker Wes Orshoski comes the story of the long-ignored pioneers of punk: The Damned, the first U.K. punks on wax and the first to cross the Atlantic. This authorized film includes appearances from Chrissie Hynde, Mick Jones (The Clash), Lemmy and members of Pink Floyd, Black Flag, GNR, the Sex Pistols, Blondie, Buzzcocks, and more. Shot around the globe over three years, the film charts the band's complex history and infighting, as it celebrated its 35th anniversary and found its estranged former members striking out on their own anniversary tour, while still others battle cancer.
Girls in Bands at the BBC
6.4/10
Compilation celebrating some guitar band performances at the BBC that feature some of the best female musicians in rock. Beginning with the oft-forgotten American group Fanny performing You're the One, it's a journey along rock's spectrum from the 1970s to now. The selection includes the powerful vocals of Elkie Brooks on Vinegar Joe's Proud to Be a Honky Woman, the mesmerising poetry of Patti Smith's Horses and the upbeat energy of the Go-Go's on We Got the Beat. Mighty basslines come courtesy of Tina Weymouth on Psycho Killer and Kim Gordon on Sugar Kane, whilst we trace the line of indie rock from the Au Pairs through Lush, Elastica and Garbage to current band Savages.
Concerts for the People of Kampuchea
Organized by Paul McCartney and the United Nations, these concerts were in response to the 1975-79 Khmer Rouge’s reign, where three million persons perished in Cambodia. During the concerts, McCartney brought three generations of popular musicians together. The older generation included McCartney and the Wings, The Who and members of Procol Harum. The middle generation was represented by Queen and members of Led Zeppelin. Most notably, there was the new generation of mainly New Wavers and Punk Rockers, such as The Pretenders, Elvis Costello and The Attractions, Ian Dury and the Blockheads, The Clash, and The Specials.
Two Sevens Clash: Dread Meets Punk Rockers
8.2/10
Documentary about reggae music and culture in London in 1977. Filmed in Super 8 camera by Don Letts. With participation of Richard Branson, Neneh Cherry, Paul Cook, Sly Dunbar, Paul Weller, John Lydon, Joe Strummer, Siouxsie Sioux, Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry and others. Released in 2017.
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Alone With Chrissie Hynde
A thoughtful and intimate portrait of super cool self-confessed rock chick Chrissie Hynde. The documentary film details one summer in the life of Hynde - shopping for clothes in Paris, hanging out with Sandra Bernhard in New York, life in London and a special trip back to her home town of Akron, Ohio.
Search and Destroy: Iggy & The Stooges' Raw Power
6.9/10
A documentary focused on Iggy Pop & The Stooges and their album "Raw Power".
The Pretenders: Loose in L.A.
8.1/10
Loose In L.A. is the first Pretenders in concert DVD to be released. The performance was shot live in Hi Def at Los Angeles's historical art deco landmark, the Wiltern Theater. Audio for the show was remixed by award winning Engineer, Guy Charbonneau. The sold-out show was part of the Pretender's US tour in Support of their latest album Loose Screw. Led by the charismatic Chrissie Hynde, The Pretenders have forged a career for themselves that now runs to over 25 years in the business. Always an engaging live act, this concert was recorded in Los Angeles in February 2003. Touring to promote the "Loose Screw" album, the band perform a variety of old and new material. Tracks include "Brass in Pocket," "Talk of the Town," "Back on the Chain Gang," "Kid," "Precious," and many more.
The Pretenders with Friends
7.5/10
Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum selling band The Pretenders (featuring the Legendary Chrissie Hynde) performs with special guests including Iggy Pop, Shirley Manson of Garbage, Kings of Leon and Incubus, recorded live at the Decades Rock Arena in Atlantic City, NJ.
The Pretenders - Live in London
8.5/10
With Millions of albums sold and their place in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame solidified, the Pretenders are a special band with a special place in history. Pretenders: Live in London captures their many electrifying performances from their 2009 world tour. I was asked for the set list... here goes Boots of Chinese Plastic Don't cut your hair Talk of the Town Message of Love Kid The Nothing Maker Don't lose your faith in me Back on the Chain Gang Love's A Mystery Rosalee I Go To Sleep Don't Get Me wrong Tequila Stop Your Sobbing Day After Day Cuban Slide Break up the Concrete Thumbelina Middle of the Road The Wait Tattooed Love Boys Precious I'll Stand By You Brass In Pocket
The Pretenders: No Turn Left Unstoned
The documentary film traces the history of The Pretenders, from Chrissie Hynde's roots in Akron, Ohio through the triumph and tragedy of a band that defined New Wave in the 1980s.
Pretenders Live in Dortmund
Pretenders perform live at Rock Pop Festival, Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Germany as they tour for Learning to Crawl. Also included a live clip of "Waterloo Sunset" filmed for UK television.
The Pretenders: Pirate Radio (1979-2005)
Accompanying the box set of the same title, this DVD is filled with thrilling television performances (eight of the 19 clips on the disc are from the original lineup, plus there are two from the Learning to Crawl group), which is alone worth the price of the set for the truly devoted. And ultimately that's who Pirate Radio is for -- for fans who love Hynde, warts and all. It's for the fans who believe that, despite (or perhaps because of) the peaks and valleys, she is indeed how Nick Lowe describes her: "she's still the same girl we were all in love with nearly 30 years ago...and Chrissie's still the coolest girl in the world."
The Pretenders at Austin City Limits
Enjoy a career-spanning set from The Pretenders. The legendary rock & roll band performs songs from their latest album Alone alongside beloved classics “Back On the Chain Gang,” “Brass in Pocket” and “Middle of the Road.”
