Happy birthday! Chrissie Hynde turns 74 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 74 on Sunday, Sep. 7, 2025.

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Pretenders frontman Chrissie Hynde is celebrating her 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed singers of her generation.

Popular singer-songwriter-guitarist Chrissie Hynde has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Hynde, a cultural icon

Born Christine Ellen Hynde in Akron on September 7, 1951, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Hynde's not just a great singer, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Chrissie hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Chrissie Hynde as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Chrissie, you're the best!

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