Chrissie Hynde

The Pretenders frontwoman has hit out at those who film and take pictures during gigs and claims that musicians are becoming frustrated by the increasingly-common use of the devices during concerts.

She wrote in a letter shared on Instagram: "Hi All! Question: What is it with people and their phones? Why do people have to know how many steps they take every day? What difference does it make?

"But my real question is: why do people have to film or take pictures at concerts or museums? Why???

"I was lucky enough to have dinner with Emmy Lou Harris (Goddess) the day before her London show at the Albert Hall. Our conversation naturally turned to people on their phones at concerts.

"This is a subject that comes up every time I meet any artist. It's become like an unpleasant fug hanging over the head of all artists."