Pretty Reckless' longtime producer Kato Khandwala died on April 25, 2018, aged 47, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Khandwala, who was also their manager and friend, worked on their first three albums. This song, the title track of their fourth album, serves as a tribute to their late and lamented comrade.
Khandwala coined the phrase "death by rock and roll" as the band's de facto motto. During this song, penned by vocalist Taylor Momsen and guitarist Ben Phillips, the singer talks about her desire to live and die by rock 'n' roll.
Taylor Momsen portrayed the character Jenny Humphrey on The CW's teen drama series Gossip Girl. She quit acting in 2011 after four season on the show to devote to music full time. At the beginning of this song, she reflects on her decision to leave her acting career to concentrate on The Pretty Reckless. Jenny died of suicide With a candle burnin' in her eye But on my tombstone when I go Just put "Death by rock and roll"
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