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“What characterized the whole punk scene for me in 1977 was there was no racism or sexism. It was an anarchy of -isms, and a matter of abolishing it all.”

Quote by Chrissie Hynde

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Chrissie Hynde, born on September 7, 1951, is an accomplished musician, singer, and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan, USA. She is renowned for her unique musical style and contributions to the indie rock genre. more

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