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James Honeyman-Scott (4 November 1956 – 16 June 1982) was an English rock guitarist, songwriter and founding member of the band the Pretenders. With the band, Honeyman-Scott established a reputation, in the words of AllMusic, as "one of the most original and versatile guitarists of the early-'80s new wave movement."
The original band consisted of founder and main songwriter Chrissie Hynde (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), James Honeyman-Scott (lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards), Pete Farndon (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Martin Chambers (drums, backing vocals, percussion). Following the deaths of Honeyman-Scott in 1982 and Farndon in 1983, the band ...
Sep 7, 2019 · James Honeyman-Scott (Jimmy) was Chrissie’s ragged lieutenant. His way of playing, song-writing, and contribution to the first two Pretenders albums was immeasurable. He tied it all together with his melody, crunch and arrangements.
James Honeyman Scott. 2,725 likes · 569 talking about this. James Honeyman Scott was born in Hereford, England on November 4th, 1956. He was the original guitarist for the Pretenders, and his...
Dec 18, 2022 · Welcome to my Talking Guitar podcast with James Honeyman-Scott, one of the founding member of the Pretenders. Jimmy, as he preferred to be called, only lived long enough to play alongside...
When it comes to the life and times of the Pretenders, there’s a clear dividing line between the eras of the band: the death of original guitarist James Honeyman-Scott.
Jul 21, 2022 · A year and a half after our interview, James Honeyman-Scott was called in for a band meeting in which the original Pretenders bassist, Pete Farndon, was dismissed for his substance abuse. Two days later, on June 16, 1982, James Honeyman-Scott died of cocaine-induced heart failure.
It was very difficult, but it turned out great. The original line-up of rock group The Pretenders, UK, 1979. Left to right: guitarist James Honeyman Scott (1956 - 1982), singer and rhythm guitarist Chrissie Hynde, bassist Pete Farndon (1952 - 1983) and drummer Martin Chambers.
This June 16th will mark the 32nd anniversary of the passing of a great but unsung guitar hero, James Honeyman-Scott. His now commonplace, but nonetheless mind-blowing riffs, a la "Tattooed Love Boys," which The Edge now rips off on many U2 albums, began with some off-the-cuff and ballsy playing by Mr. Scott.
James Honeyman-Scott. One of rock's many tragic drug-related casualties, Pretenders guitarist James Honeyman-Scott was one of the most original and versatile guitarists of the early-'80s new wave movement, making the senselessness…. Read Full Biography.
