Chrissie Hynde hits out at gig-goers’ “weird compulsion” to pull out phones at shows: “No one seems to understand why artists don’t like it”
Chrissie Hynde has criticized concert-goers for their tendency to record performances on their phones. She described this behavior as a 'weird compulsion' and expressed frustration that many do not understand why artists dislike it. Hynde labeled the phenomenon as an 'unpleasant fug' of entitlement among audiences.
- ▪Chrissie Hynde has spoken out against the habit of concert attendees recording shows on their phones.
- ▪She believes this behavior creates an unpleasant atmosphere for performers.
- ▪Hynde emphasized that many people fail to grasp why artists prefer audiences to be present rather than distracted by devices.
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