Industry Jun 2, 2026
Chrissie Hynde Criticizes Fans' Use of Phones During Concerts
The Pretenders frontwoman said fans feel "entitled" to their phones and don't respect artists' wishes. Chrissie Hynde Is Tired of Concert-Goers’ “Weird Compulsion” To Pull Out Phones Travis Bland
Originally published by
Consequence of Sound
The Pretenders' frontwoman Chrissie Hynde has voiced her frustration with concert attendees' frequent use of mobile phones. She described it as a "weird compulsion" and suggested that fans feel overly "entitled" to use their devices, disregarding the artists' preferences. Originally reported by Consequence of Sound.