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Pete Farndon

bassist

Born: Died: English

Peter Granville Farndon (12 June 1952 – 14 April 1983) was an English bassist and founding member of the rock band the Pretenders. In addition to playing bass with the group, Farndon sang backup vocals and co-wrote two of the group's songs ("The Wait" and "Space Invader"), before a drug problem resulted in his dismissal from the group in 1982 and his death a year later.

Notable For

English bassist

Pete Farndon's Historical Timeline

  1. Real Records releases "Pretenders" in the UK, the debut album by The Pretenders

    Pretenders is the debut studio album by British-American band the Pretenders, released in January 1980. A combination of rock and roll, punk and new wave music, it was an immediate success.

  2. Pete Farndon dies

    Pete Farndon, English bassist, known for english bassist, died on 1983-04-14. Peter Granville Farndon (12 June 1952 – 14 April 1983) was an English bassist and founding member of the rock band the…

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pete Farndon born?
Pete Farndon was born on 1952-04-14 (English).
What is Pete Farndon known for?
English bassist
What historical events involved Pete Farndon?
Pete Farndon was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Real Records releases "Pretenders" in the UK, the debut album by The Pretenders, Pete Farndon dies.
When did Pete Farndon die?
Pete Farndon died on 1983-01-01.

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