The Pretty Reckless

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. In March 2014, the band released their second studio album, Going to Hell, which included the singles "Heaven Knows" and "Messed Up World (F'd Up World)", both of which topped the US and UK rock charts. On October 21, 2016, Razor & Tie released the band's third studio album, Who You Selling For. This album spawned the single "Take Me Down", which earned the band their fourth number one on the US rock chart. On February 12, 2021, the band's fourth studio album, Death by Rock and Roll, was released. The band's fifth studio album, Dear God, was released on June 26, 2026. The Pretty Reckless became the first female-fronted band to have seven singles top the Mainstream Rock chart when "Death by Rock and Roll" reached number one.