The Pretty Reckless | |
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 The Pretty Reckless performing at Rock Fest in 2017 | |
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| Origin | New York City, U.S. |
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| Discography | The Pretty Reckless discography |
| Years active | 2009–present |
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| Website | theprettyreckless |
The Pretty Reckless is an American rock band from New York City, formed in 2009. The band consists of Taylor Momsen (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Ben Phillips (lead guitar, backing vocals), Mark Damon (bass), and Jamie Perkins (drums). In August 2010, the band released their debut studio album, Light Me Up. The album spawned three moderately successful singles, most notably "Make Me Wanna Die". The band released the Hit Me Like a Man EP in early 2012.[1] In March 2014, the band released their second studio album, Going to Hell, which included the singles "Heaven Knows" and "Messed Up World", both of which topped the US and UK rock charts.[1]
On October 21, 2016, Razor & Tie released the band's third studio album, Who You Selling For. The album spawned the single "Take Me Down", which earned the band their fourth number one on the US rock chart.[2] On February 12, 2021, the band's fourth studio album, Death by Rock and Roll, was released. The Pretty Reckless became the first female-fronted band to have seven number-one singles when "Death by Rock and Roll" hit number one on the Mainstream Rock chart.[2]
- ^ a b "Pretty Reckless Becomes First Female Fronted Band To Reach No. 1 With First Two Hits". Blabbermouth.net. September 5, 2014. Archived from the original on May 29, 2016. Retrieved January 1, 2024.
- ^ a b Rutherford, Kevin (July 30, 2020). "The Pretty Reckless Sets New Mark for Women Atop Mainstream Rock Songs Chart With 'Death by Rock and Roll'". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 6, 2023. Retrieved January 1, 2024.