The creation of The Pretty Reckless’ fourth album ‘Death By Rock And Roll’ was blighted with tragedy. In 2017, the band scored the gig of a lifetime supporting Soundgarden on tour, but their lives were understandably rocked after the tragic loss of the grunge legends’ vocalist, their touring partner and friend Chris Cornell.
Leaving tour to regroup and process what had happened, frontwoman Taylor Momsen headed home and slowly started to work on songs. There were plans to work on them with close friend and collaborator, producer Kato Khandwala, but then the unthinkable happened, as the band received the call to tell them that Khandwala had passed away.
During the period of grief that followed, Momsen found solace in her love for music, something she credits for saving her life. Years of turmoil, turbulence, and a thirst to live life to the fullest are encompassed with their fourth studio album ‘Death By Rock And Roll’.
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