Being from Cleveland I was hoping (and expecting) to hear “Precious” (with its reference to ”moving through the Cleveland heat” and “E 55th and Euclid Ave.”) and “My City was Gone” (with its references to “going back to Ohio”).
It was a night full of interesting choices - not just classic hits. Although the vocal mix wasn't great, her voice was as beautiful as ever. Last Sunday she stalked the stage like a panther in tight blue jeans and stiletto heels. With the exception of maybe Lucinda Williams, she is without a doubt, the sexiest woman in rock n' roll. Chrissie Hynde is a survivor, and she means business. A woman whose “forthright sexuality and independence” along with her brilliant musicianship, vaporized stereotypes women in rock n' roll had been expected to accept for decades. A performer who has definitely had her share of hits and misses. One who I have enjoyed since she and her band first exploded on the post-punk music scene back in 1980. Last week I had the distinct pleasure of finally seeing one of my all-time favorite female performers. I don't think rock n' roll is an easy business to be in particularly if you are a woman. I don't think rock n' roll is an easy business to be in.