VH1 presentation of their 2005 induction into the museum on Lake Erie. Neil Young introduces the band and then plays a short set with them. Chrissie Hynde is an American rock musician, best known as the leader of the band The Pretenders. She is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, and has been the only constant member of the band throughout its history. Hynde is a confirmed vegetarian and animal rights supporter. She is a member of PETA.