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Support from the Pretenders and Alex G makes this one of the best stadium rock bills of the summer.

One of his highlights is The Pretenders playing on Thekla last year as part of Independent Venue Week, which he says was a "huge show" unlikely to be repeated.

Rock journalist and producer Jon Landau inducted Jackson Browne, the American singer-songwriter who has crafted some of popular music’s most introspective compositions, including “These Days,” “Doctor My Eyes” and “The Pretender.”

Johnny Marr has long been known as one of music's greatest guitarists, working hand in glove with singers in bands like The Smiths, Electronic, The The, Modest Mouse, The Cribs, The Pretenders and many more.

The Violent Femmes’ victory as the Pretenders’ impromptu opening act helped to establish the momentum that led to the production of their inaugural album.