The Pretty Reckless

Frontwoman Taylor Momsen formed the band in 2009 with John Secolo on guitar, Matt Chiarelli on bass, and Nick Carbone on drums. In 2009, they opened for The Veronicas on their North American tour.

Today, Momsen is the only original member left in the band, with Ben Philips on guitar, Mark Damon on bass, and Jamie Perkins on drums.

Momsen stated in an interview with OK! Magazine that the band signed with Interscope Records and would be releasing their debut album later in 2010. In another interview Momsen briefly discussed the sound of the band, saying it would be "not what people are going to expect" and will feature a dark and heavy sound but would have "lighter, fun stuff as well." In an interview with MTV, Momsen revealed the influences on the band include The Beatles, and Audioslave, along with many grunge bands, such as Soundgarden, and Nirvana. She also stated that her personal influences also include Kurt Cobain, Debbie Harry, Joan Jett, Cherie Currie and Courtney Love. And, rather surprisingly, a fairly unknown band from Kent, Washington called SuperNothing. Taylor admits she has a bit of a crush on the lead singer, who goes by the moniker: "Bad Dre". "He's just so powerful on stage, you can really tell he's channeling the music through himself and directly into you...I think that's sexy..." she told VH1 in a yet to be aired tell-all.

On December 30, 2009, the band released a new promo song entitled "Make Me Wanna Die". The song was uploaded for free download to fans on their Interscope Records website, but is no longer available for free. The band launched "Make Me Wanna Die" on the soundtrack to the 2010 film Kick-Ass. The song was the band's first single, and was released on May 17, 2010, with the debut album coming in August. On April 9, 2010, they performed during the "Vans Warped Tour 2010 Kick-Off Party" and performed on the Bamboozle Music Festival on May 1, 2010. They will be playing the entire Warped Tour 2010.
She looks forward to the Gorge, WA date in particular, as she is planning to meet up with the members of SuperNothing. There have been talks of an on stage feature in which Bad Dre and Momsen will do a duet. Though these are rumors, and there is nothing to confirm this. The first EP for their album was released on June 22, 2010 and the full record is due to be released in August.