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flag Chrissie Hynde honored songwriter Billy Steinberg, who co-wrote The Pretenders’ “I’ll Stand By You,” after his death at 74 or 75.

flag Chrissie Hynde has honored Billy Steinberg, the songwriter who co-wrote The Pretenders’ 1994 hit “I’ll Stand By You,” following his death at 74 or 75 after a prolonged illness. flag Hynde remembered Steinberg as a kind and gifted collaborator, recalling joyful songwriting sessions in Los Angeles and London with his longtime partner Tom Kelly. flag The duo also wrote major hits like Madonna’s “Like a Virgin,” Cyndi Lauper’s “True Colors,” and The Bangles’ “Eternal Flame.” Hynde praised Steinberg’s emotional honesty and lasting influence on pop and rock music, noting their work remains impactful across generations.

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