Before forming the band, Taylor Momsen was an actress, best known for How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Gossip Girl . The band were originally called the Reckless, but changed the name due to trademark problems. The band played its first concert on May 5, 2009, at the Annex in New York. The original lineup of the band consisted of Momsen with John Secolo (guitar), Matt Chiarelli (bass), and Nick Carbone (drums). They recorded some demos in early 2009 and opened for the Veronicas on their North American tour. For two years, Momsen worked with several producers before meeting Kato Khandwala . Momsen has said that she liked Khandwala because he was a rock producer as opposed to a pop producer. Khandwala introduced Momsen to Ben Phillips, and the three began to write songs. At present, Momsen is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist, with Ben Phillips on lead guitar, Jamie Perkins on drums, and Mark Damon on bass.
First concert at the Annex in New York
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