Graeme Thomson

Chrissie Hynde remains outstanding: the Pretenders, at Usher Hall, reviewed

Plus: heart, humour and nimble expertise from Fairground Attraction

At 73 Chrissie Hynde looks exactly the same as she ever did, a rock and roll Dorianne Gray in black T-shirt, thigh-high boots, skintight jeans and crow’s nest hair. Image: Alan Rennie / Alamy Live News
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    Usher Hall, Edinburgh, and touring, until1 November

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    Usher Hall, Edinburgh

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