In the X post (formerly Twitter), Hynde stated: “Hi all! My end of ’24 good wishes to all. I always look forward to a new beginning and here we go. Thanks again to all of you who came to see us on tour”.

Hi All!

My end of ’24 good wishes to all. I always look forward to a new beginning and here we go. Thanks again to all of you who came to see us on tour.

In case anybody is interested – here’s my personal highlights of ’24: pic.twitter.com/ZageCvtpee

— Chrissie Hynde (@ChrissieHynde) December 30, 2024

The Pretenders frontman recently completed a UK Tour alongside the band promoting their latest album ‘Relentless’, which released in September this year. Hynde has been a prominent figure in Alt-Rock since the late 1970s, not only for her contributions as lead vocalist, guitarist and songwriter for Pretenders but for her contribution to mid-70s punk-rock band Johnny Moped and her presence on reggae-rock classic ‘I Got You Babe’ by UB40, which peaked at number 1 on the UK Singles Chart upon its release in 1985.

This year, Hynde pinpoints standout moments in culture and entertainment across 2024, reminiscing on concerts, films, TV, art and much more.

Most notably, in her ‘live show’ highlights she praises Taylor Swift and her show at London’s Wembley Stadium as part of her Eras Tour. The ‘I’ll Stand by You’ singer noted Swift’s gig as “beautiful and inspiring” filled with “timeless music”.

In the same section Hynde recalls Okean Elzy’s gig at The Forum London, notifying fans that she saw “Ukraine’s number one rock band in its full glory”.

The 73-year-old singer also admitted to seeing the “gorgeous thriller” Conclave (2024) “3 times already” and finding BBC’s Wolf Hall (2015-), inspired by Hillary Mantel’s book series of the same name, “seriously mind-blowing in every way”.

In her notable moment for a ‘show I’ve been involved in’, Hynde recalls her contribution to ‘Mark Lanegan 60’, a tribute to the late singer at London’s Roundhouse on December 5, on what would’ve been his 60^th birthday. At the event Hynde’s performance added to the lineup of numerous rock icons to celebrate Lanegan, including performances by Queens of the Stone Age’s Josh Homme and Depeche Mode’s Dave Gahan. Hynde performed sensational renditions ‘Kimiko’s Dream House’, ‘Halcyon Daze’ and ‘Relevator’, recalling the experience as a “heartfelt” celebration enhanced by a “superb band” and “glorious vocalists”.

As 2024 comes to an end and Chrissie Hynde reminisces on her most notable experiences of 2024, Hynde will continue to build on these experiences as part of the Pretenders & Chrissie Hynde Tour in South America next year.

The singer, who died in February 2022, was celebrated by the likes of Josh Homme, Dave Gahan, and Chrissie Hynde in honour of what would have been his 60th birthday ten days prior. More than just a grunge icon, he was a chronicler of life’s shadowy corners, his music a repository of regret, resilience, and an aching beauty that few could replicate.

Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age, who introduced the evening, set the tone with a wry observation: “Mark would have pretended to hate this, but he would have loved to see you all here tonight.” It was both a statement of Lanegan’s reluctant relationship with fame and an acknowledgment of the deep connections he forged through his art​. It was a communion of friends, collaborators, and admirers.

The evening’s performances were both celebratory and reverent. Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode opened the night with stirring renditions of Lanegan’s ‘Sideways in Reverse’ and ‘Strange Religion,’ his baritone echoing Lanegan’s haunted timbre.

Bobby Gillespie of Primal Scream took the audience on a journey through the bluesy depths of ‘Driving Death Valley Blues’ and ‘Pendulum,’ while Alison Mosshart of The Kills brought fiery energy to tracks like ‘Wedding Dress.’ 

The house band, led by Soulsavers, created a sonic backdrop steeped in the gospel-inflected rock that often underscored Lanegan’s work. 

Greg Dulli, a longtime collaborator, serenaded the crowd with a passionate renditions of ‘Change Has Come’ and ‘Methamphetamine Blues’ a dedication to a friend who wrote “badass” music.

Perhaps the most poignant moment came when Chrissie Hynde, joined by Lanegan’s widow, Shelley Brien, performed ‘Revelator,’ bowing to her and noting that the evening was “a sad night for Shelly Lanegan, but thank you for being here.” 

Homme, who returned to the stage for the second half, delivered ‘Come to Me’ in collaboration with Mosshart, his performance imbued with both humour and sincerity. The night closed with a full ensemble bow, after a moving video montage of Lanegan’s life and career, underscoring the profound impact he had on the musicians around him. 

For the final song of the night Gahan, Homme, and Brien performed Lanegan’s ‘Hit the City’, a triumphant heavy rock song he co-wrote with PJ Harvey. It was a fitting end to a concert that had served not merely as a tribute but also a testament to Lanegan’s singular artistry. His music was never easy, never meant to comfort; it was raw and redemptive, a reflection of a man who wrestled with his demons. As Greg Dulli, remarked in the evening’s final moments, “If you knew him, you loved him. And if you only knew his music, that was enough.”

The Set List – all tracks by Mark Lanegan – for the night: 

Tape: 

12 Gates To The City – ÜLM3N 

Dave Gahan: 

Sideways in Reverse

Low 

Kingdoms of Rain 

Strange Religion 

Bobby Gillespie: 

Driving Death Valley Blues 

Pendulum 

Sworn and Broken 

Alison Mosshart: 

Mockingbirds 

Mud Pink Skag 

When Your Number Isn’t Up 

Wedding Dress

Wendi Rose, T Jae Cole, Janet Ramus

Judgement Time 

Duke Garwood

High Life 

I Am the Wolf 

Tess Parks

Resurrection Song 

Greg Dulli

Methamphetamine Blues 

Change Has Come 

Ed Harcourt

The Stations 

The River Rise 

One Way Street 

Chrissie Hynde

Kimiko’s Dream House 

Halcyon Daze 

Revelator 

Josh Homme

Carnival 

El Sol 

Come to Me (ft. Alison Mosshart)

One Hundred Days 

Encore 1:

Presence of God – Soulsavers (Dave Gahan & video tribute)

Encore 2:

Dollar Bill – Greg Dulli

Revival – Soulsavers (with Dave Gahan)

Hit the City – Dave Gahan (with Shelley Brien & Josh Homme)

The band’s label Heavenly Recordings announced the news through their Twitter feed, with a link to tickets also attached. You can see the full list of UK dates below.

This winter @marklanegan is back in Europe for an extensive tour. Dates & tickets here: https://t.co/thT8NDHWUv pic.twitter.com/Gstgzj6iEq

— Heavenly Recordings (@heavenlyrecs) October 13, 2017

The band released their latest album Gargoyle in April of this year, to much acclaim, with the Guardian even going as far as to describe the LP as a “career high” for the veteran singer, in what was his 10th solo album, which was regarded as  “A bravura statement from an artist still sounding fresh three decades into his career”.

Outside of his solo work, Lanegan is most famous for his collaborations, although he first shot to fame as part of Screaming Trees, playing a huge part in the grunge scene which emerged out of Seattle in the early 1990s.

In the early 2000s, after disbanding Screaming Trees, Lanegan worked extensively with Queens of the Stone Age, lending his distinctive vocals to what many consider to be QOTSA’s finest albums, Rated R, and Songs For The Deaf.

27/11/2017- Trinity Arts Centre- Bristol

28/11- Waterfront- Norwich

29/11- Wolfrun Hall- Wolverhampton

30/11- The Boiler Shop- Newcastle

01/12- O2 Academy- Liverpool

03/12- The Garage- Aberdeen

04/12- The Liquid Room- Edinburgh

05/12- Mandela Hall- Belfast

06/12-Academy- Dublin

08/12- The Church- Leeds

09/12- O2 Academy- Oxford

10/12- Engine Rooms- Southampton

11/12- Concorde 2- Brighton

12/12- KOKO- London