The Pretty Reckless

The Pretty Reckless is an American rock band from New York City. The band's lead singer is Taylor Momsen, who is also a rhythm guitarist. Mark Damon is the band's bassist, Jamie Perkins is the drummer and Ben Phillips is a guitarist, The band formed (began) in 2008. Their debut single, "Make Me Wanna Die" was release in late May and was #1 on the UK Rock Chart. Their first album Light Me Up is set to release on August 31, 2010. The band's influences come from grunge rock such as Nirvana, Soundgarden and Courtney Love who fronted the rock band Hole. Other important influences are Joan Jett and Cherie Currie from The Runaways.

The Pretty Reckless
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The Pretty Reckless performing at the Warped Tour Kickoff Party at the Key Club in 2010
Background information
OriginNew York City, U.S.
GenresAlternative rock, post-grunge
Years active2008-present
LabelsInterscope Records
WebsiteOfficial Website
MembersTaylor Momsen
Ben Phillips
Mark Damon
Jamie Perkins
Past membersJohn Secolo
Matt Chiarelli
Nick Carbone

Original Songs by The Pretty Reckless:

  • My Medicine
  • Since You're Gone
  • Make Me Wanna Die
  • Light Me Up
  • Just Tonight
  • Miss Nothing
  • Goin' Down
  • Nothing Left To Lose
  • Factory Girl
  • You
  • Far From Never
  • Haven knows
  • Going to hell
  • Everybody Wants Something From Me
  • Zombie
  • Hit Me Like A Man
  • Under The Water
  • Cold Blooded
  • A.D.D.
  • Blender
  • Blonde Rebellion
  • He Loves You
  • Heart
  • Panic
  • Sleeze Sister
  • Superhero
  • Shut Up Slut
  • Void And Null
  • Bleeding
  • Chaotic Sanity
  • Ugly People
  • Where Did Jesus Go?
  • We're All In Love