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When the coronavirus pandemic sent the country into lockdown a year ago, Taylor Momsen felt oddly prepared. Before quarantine started, I d intentionally spent the past few years isolated, the Pretty Reckless front woman tells PEOPLE in this week s issue, on newsstands Friday. In a way, it feels like just an extension of what I was already doing. I m used to being alone, and I m good with it. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow
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Momsen, 27, first made the decision to step away from the spotlight in May 2017, after Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell died by suicide at the age of 52 while she was out on tour with him.
THE PRETTY RECKLESS singer Taylor Momsen recently spoke with Kerrang! Radio's Sophie K about recording the band's new album "Death By Rock And Roll.
Death By Rock and Roll today. The first album since fall 2016.
Since that album, the band has gone through lifetimes of turmoil in a short period of time.
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In 2017, The Pretty Reckless was riding the high of touring with Soundgarden. Fronted, of course, by the legendary Chris Cornell. In May of that year, they were awakened to the tragic news of Chris Cornell s death.
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Frontwoman Taylor Momsen has opened up in many interviews how much this event impacted her. The tragedy ultimately prompting her to pull out of the rock and roll limelight to process her grief and plan for the future ahead.
In 2017, The Pretty Reckless was on tour opening for Soundgarden when Chris Cornell died by suicide. A year later, the band lost longtime producer and.
In 2017, The Pretty Reckless was on tour opening for Soundgarden when Chris Cornell died by suicide. A year later, the band lost longtime producer and.