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On This Day: June 16, 1982 - Pretenders Guitarist James Honeyman-Scott Passes Away.
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On This Day: June 16, 1982 - Pretenders Guitarist James Honeyman-Scott Passes Away.
On this day June 16, 1982, James Honeyman-Scott, lead guitarist for the Pretenders, died at the age of 25 from a cocaine overdose. His sudden passing came just two days after bassist Pete Farndon was dismissed from the band due to drug issues, marking a tragic and turbulent moment in the Pretenders’ history.
Honeyman-Scott was known for his crisp, melodic guitar style that played a major role in shaping the band's unique sound. He had contributed to the group’s critically acclaimed debut...
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