The Pretty Reckless at Crystal Ballroom

A swaggering outfit influenced by rock, post-grunge, and metal, the Pretty Reckless is the main musical vehicle for lead singer and actress Taylor Momsen. Emerging in 2010 after Momsen’s success as a star on the hit TV series Gossip Girl, the band grabbed fans with their glammy, trad-rock sound, inspired by the likes of Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Hole, and the Runaways. Following some early chart success, the group broke through with 2014’s Going to Hell, hitting number five on the Billboard 200 and topping the mainstream rock charts with the song “Messed Up World (F’d Up World).” They have continued to build a loyal fan base, touring alongside veteran acts like Soundgarden and scoring more mainstream rock hits, including “Take Me Down” (from 2016’s Who You Selling For) and the title track off 2021’s Death by Rock and Roll. The latter was followed a year later by a companion release called Other Worlds. The holiday-themed Taylor Momsen’s Pretty Reckless Christmas arrived in 2025, followed by the full-length Dear God the following year.