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  1. James Honeyman-Scott (4 November 1956 – 16 June 1982) was an English rock guitarist, songwriter and founding member of the band the Pretenders. With the band, Honeyman-Scott established a reputation, in the words of AllMusic, as "one of the most original and versatile guitarists of the early-'80s new wave movement."

  2. Dec 18, 2022 · Welcome to my Talking Guitar podcast with James Honeyman-Scott, one of the founding member of the Pretenders. Jimmy, as he preferred to be called, only lived long enough to play alongside...

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  3. Sep 7, 2019 · A tribute to the late guitarist of the Pretenders, who bridged the gap between punk and new wave with his melodic and versatile style. Learn about his musical influences, his role in the band, and his legacy in popular music.

  4. The song has the jangle and lightness typical of Jimmy Scott's work, a deceptive easy melody that belies a clever way with chords and an uncanny, almost instinctive, awareness of which notes blend together to give a song a magical touch.

  5. The original band consisted of founder and main songwriter Chrissie Hynde (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), James Honeyman-Scott (lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards), Pete Farndon (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Martin Chambers (drums, backing vocals, percussion). Following the deaths of Honeyman-Scott in 1982 and Farndon in 1983, the band ...

  6. Jul 21, 2022 · Listen to a rare and candid conversation with the late guitarist of the Pretenders, who died in 1982 at age 25. He talks about his musical influences, his relationship with Chrissie Hynde, his gear, and his solos on the band's first two albums.

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  8. James Honeyman Scott. 2,745 likes · 828 talking about this. James Honeyman Scott was born in Hereford, England on November 4th, 1956. He was the original guitarist for the Pretenders, and his...