Formed in New York City in 2008, The Pretty Reckless is a record-breaking rock band fronted by Taylor Momsen, whose commanding vocals move seamlessly between raw power and haunting vulnerability. Known for their electrifying live performances, the band has toured the world with legends including AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, and Soundgarden. The Pretty Reckless and late producer Kato Khandwala first made waves with their 2010 debut, Light Me Up. Since then, they’ve earned global acclaim with hits including gold-certified “Heaven Knows,” “Fucked Up World,” and “Follow Me Down,” and made history as the first female-fronted band to score nine #1 singles on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock chart. In 2025, they released their holiday EP Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas, led by a reimagined version of Momsen’s iconic song “Where Are You Christmas?”. Now, The Pretty Reckless is back with their fifth album, Dear God, their first LP in over four years. Marking the beginning of a new creative chapter, Dear God embraces vulnerability, intensity and artistic freedom, inviting listeners into one of the band’s most raw and uncompromising records yet. Dear God includes #1 singles like “For I Am Death” and “When I Wake Up,” adding on to their record of #1s on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Chart.
The Pretty Reckless plays hard rock and post-grunge, blending driving guitar riffs and powerful vocals.
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Their live performances are high-energy rock shows featuring commanding vocals and blistering guitar solos.
The band consists of Taylor Momsen, Ben Phillips, Mark Damon, and Jamie Perkins.
The band originated in New York City in 2009.