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James Honeyman-Scott

Hereford, United Kingdom

James Honeyman-Scott is credited on 661 releases across 80 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1974–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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661

Pressings credited

80

Albums

6

Decades active

144

In collections

Biography

James Honeyman-Scott (4 November 1956 – 16 June 1982) was an English guitarist, songwriter and founding member of the rock band the Pretenders. Honeyman-Scott established a reputation, in the words of AllMusic, as "one of the most original and versatile guitarists of the early-'80s new wave movement." In addition to his role as lead guitarist, Honeyman-Scott co-wrote a number of songs for the band, sang back-up vocals and played keyboards on a few tracks. Chrissie Hynde wrote "Back on the Chain Gang" as a tribute to him.

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661 releases · 80 albums · active 1974–2025

  • Performance · 1,626
  • Other credits · 12
  • Production · 1

Studios: Wessex Sound Studios · Air Studios · Pathé-Marconi Studios · Jacob Street Studios

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