Just Pretending UK
Delivering the raw sound of the Pretenders together with the iconic voice and sultry poses of Chrissie Hynde, Just Pretending UK take you on a punk, pop and rock musical journey through the decades, beginning with their number one hit Brass In Pocket to their more recent albums Hate For Sale and Relentless...
Meet the band...
Jackie Nelson - is one of the most talented female rhythm guitarist/vocalists around and, together with her band, produces the songs perfectly.
Jackie has been professional since the age of 18 and is a multi-instrumentalist, song-writer and music teacher, with a BA Hons degree in Music.
Pete Sherriff - has played in many bands since the late 70s, from heavy rock to 80s new romantics House Ghosts and more recently The Mercy function band.
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Pete's passion for drums also extends to refurbishing kits like the Sonor Phonic red sparkle custom finish kit he now uses with the band.
Linda Weaver - from the heart of Mersey sound Liverpool, where her musical passions began.
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Linda has played guitar since the age of 10 and co-writes and performs for country-rock duo Phoenix Of Stone.
Her collection of vintage pedals and Telecaster guitars are being used to faithfully recreate the Pretenders sound.
Alan Espley - is a seasoned bass guitarist/vocalist who has played in many bands since the age of 14 and always relishes learning new material.
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Alan was therefore the perfect choice to take on the complexity and variation of the Pretenders songs.