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Chrissie Hynde Rails Against Cellphones at Concerts: ‘It Reminds Me of Monkeys Wanking’
In a letter to fans, the Pretenders' lead singer begs fans to put away their phones, and simply enjoy the concert
What happened
According to Rolling Stone’s source item, Chrissie Hynde Rails Against Cellphones at Concerts: ‘It Reminds Me of Monkeys Wanking’, In a letter to fans, the Pretenders’ lead singer begs fans to put away their phones, and simply enjoy the concert
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Source
Primary source: Chrissie Hynde Rails Against Cellphones at Concerts: ‘It Reminds Me of Monkeys Wanking’ via Rolling Stone. VINI cites and links the source; it does not reproduce the publisher’s full article text without rights clearance.
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- Chrissie Hynde Rails Against Cellphones at Concerts: ‘It Reminds Me of Monkeys Wanking’Rolling Stone - 2026-06-02T18:26:18+00:00
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