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Peter Granville Farndon (12 June 1952 – 14 April 1983) was an English bassist and founding member of the rock band the Pretenders. In addition to playing bass with the group, Farndon sang backup vocals and co-wrote two of the group's songs ("The Wait" and "Space Invader"), before a drug problem resulted in his dismissal from the group in 1982 ...
Oct 20, 2021 · Allentown, PA! Pete Farndon’s P-Bass sound on The Pretenders debut LP has remained my holy grail recorded tone since the album’s release in 1979. Who has an ear good enough to determine what we are hearing here sound wise?
Apr 9, 2020 · Farndon’s primary weapons of choice included Fender Jazz and Precision basses, and a Rickenbacker 4001. Dig Pete and The Pretenders at the height of their powers: https://youtu.be/_HD2fodz-7c
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Hynde then formed a band composed of Pete Farndon on bass, James Honeyman-Scott on guitar, and Gerry Mcilduff on drums. This band, then without a name, recorded five tracks at Regents Park Studio in July 1978, including a cover of the Kinks' song "Stop Your Sobbing".
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Jan 25, 2015 · Chrissie Hynde – Lead Vocals, Guitar. James Honeyman-Scott – Guitars, Keyboards, Vocals. Pete Farndon – Bass, Vocals. Martin Chambers – Drums, Vocals. Hynde wrote the bulk of the material on Pretenders and found a nice blend of rock, punk and pop, with the slightest hint of new wave edge.
