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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."
Sep 7, 2019 · A tribute to the late guitarist of the Pretenders, who bridged the gap between punk and new wave with his melodic and versatile style. Learn about his musical influences, his role in the band, and his legacy in popular music.
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 ...
- 1978–present
- Hereford, England
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JHS Interview 1981. Home » Pretenders & Chrissie Hynde Articles » James Honeyman Scott interview. The complete audio of this interview can be heard on Jas Obrecht’s Talking Guitar online magazine here. This interview took place on January 29, 1981. At the time, James was living in Flat 1, Westside, 55 Priory Road, West Hampstead, London.
Jul 21, 2022 · James Honeyman-Scott: The Complete 1981 Pretenders Interview (Audio) On His Musical Development, Chrissie Hynde, Solos, Guitars and Gear, and More. Jul 21, 2022. 7. 1. Welcome to my Talking Guitar podcast with James Honeyman-Scott, one of the founding members of the Pretenders. Jimmy, as he preferred to be called, only lived long enough to play ...
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.