The Pretenders
British rock band
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| June 20 2025 | Planned release of 'Kick 'em Where It Hurts' live album on vinyl, recorded in 2024 |
| 2023 | Returned to major touring with UK, Ireland, European, US, and Canadian dates planned through October. |
| 2023 | The band releases the album 'Relentless'. |
| 2022 | Carwyn Ellis officially joins The Pretenders as a permanent member, playing keyboards, acoustic guitar, and providing backing vocals. |
| September 3 2022 | Performed at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert at Wembley Stadium, playing with Dave Grohl on bass and performing songs 'Precious', 'Tattooed Love Boys', and 'Brass in Pocket'. |
| 2021 | Carwyn Ellis became a full-time member, joining on keyboards and acoustic guitar. |
| November 5 2021 | A deluxe edition curated by Chrissie Hynde was released, featuring the original album remastered by Chris Thomas, along with demos, rarities, and two live performances from Central Park, New York City and Santa Monica Civic. |
| 2020 | The band releases the album 'Hate for Sale'. |
| May 28 2020 | Released the fifth and final single 'Don't Want to be This Lonely' from the Hate for Sale album. |
| May 15 2020 | The planned five-month North American tour with Journey was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| May 12 2020 | Released the fourth single 'Turf Accountant Daddy' from the Hate for Sale album. |
| April 17 2020 | Released the third single 'You Can't Hurt a Fool' from the Hate for Sale album. |
| March 17 2020 | The Pretenders released the lead single 'The Buzz' from their upcoming album Hate for Sale. |
| 2019 | The band released 'Pretenders and Friends' DVD, featuring collaborative performances. |
| 2017 | Carwyn Ellis tours again with The Pretenders. |
| 2016 | Released 'Alone' album. |
| 2015 | A further reissue was released, repeating the original album plus the 2006 bonus disc with two additional bonus tracks, and including a DVD with four promotional videos and two Top of the Pops appearances. |
| 2012 | Carwyn Ellis first appeared as a touring member with the band. |
| 2012 | Carwyn Ellis first tours with The Pretenders. |
| 2011 | Released 'Live in New York City' live album, recorded in 1998, on Edge J26181 label in CD and DVD formats |
| 2010 | Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs (MFSL/MoFi) released a re-mastered version of the album with the original track listing, without bonus tracks. |
| April 16 2010 | Released 'Live in London' live album on Strobosonic label in CD, DVD, and Blu-ray formats |
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