Christine Ellen `` Chrissie '' Hynde ( born September 7 , 1951 ) is an American singer , songwriter , and musician best known as the lead singer of the rock band The Pretenders .
Christine Ellen `` Chrissie '' Hynde ( born 7 September 1951 Akron , Ohio ) is an American singer , songwriter and guitarist . She is a member of the rock band The Pretenders .