Knowledge: The heavy metal band Aerosmith was formed in 1970. The Hip hop duo, Outkast formed in 1992. The rock band, The Pretenders was established in 1978.

Conversation:
I love 80s music. One of the best bands of that era was The Pretenders, from England.
I see. The band had Chrissie Hynde as lead vocals as well as James Honeyman-Scott, Pete Farndon, and Martin Chambers.
That's right - she was lead vocalist and played rhythm guitar.
Right! Unfortunately, the band has experienced numerous personnel changes following the deaths of some of the members
That's sad. What year were they formed?

Response: 1978 was the year the rock band, The Pretenders was established