ABOUT PRETENTIOUS
Pretentious is L.A.'s original tribute to The Pretenders, faithfully recreating the classic Pretenders' live show from the 80s, including Pretenders' hits like "Middle of The Road", “Back on The Chain Gang”, and "I'll Stand by You".
Hynde and company are definitive rock icons, and Pretentious have captured the essence of the Pretenders spirit with their spot-on renditions of timeless Pretenders’ songs. Playing hallmark Pretenders classics like "Precious", "Mystery Achievement", “Tattooed Love Boys” and "Brass in Pocket", Pretentious pays homage to the original Pretenders line-up of Chrissie Hynde, Martin Chambers, James Honeyman-Scott and Pete Farndon.
With the eerily Hynde-like vocals and punctuating rhythm guitar of Dina Gathe (in the role of Chrissie Hynde), the thumping bass of Mike Bear (as Pete Farndon), the energetic drumming of Eddie DeJoy (as Martin Chambers), and the unabashed guitar solos of Brian Keith (as James Honeyman-Scott), the Pretentious live show offers an authentic recreation of the pure rock and roll energy and Hynde sensuality that have made the Pretenders world famous.
Pretentious has played at premier venues such as Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, The House of Blues, and The Canyon Club and has shared the stage with renowned tribute acts such as Lights (Journey), Wild Child (The Doors), The Who Show, and Dead Man's Party (Oingo Boingo).
We hope to see you at a show, and long live The Pretenders!
ABOUT THE PRETENDERS
- 17 Top 40 U.S. Hits
- 8 TOP TEN U.S. HITS
- 3 TOP TEN U.S. ALBUMS
- 4 Gold Albums, 2 Platinum
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees (2005)
- Pretenders (debut album, platinum) was named one of the best albums of all time by VH1 (52) and Rolling Stone (155)
