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Born in London in 1963, the Pretty Things volleyed between raw rock energy and inventive, psychedelic storytelling. Founders Phil May and Dick Taylor steered the band from their early singles toward ambitious concept work, helping shape the trajectory of British rock. Their enduring catalog blends gritty rhythm with melodic depth, making them a touchstone for fans of classic and progressive rock.

The live experience

What reaches the room

From chart-topping singles to a pioneering rock opera approach, Pretty Things have maintained a dedicated following. While the band’s live performance history has shifted in recent years, their influence persists across eras, and fans can look forward to new material and archival releases alongside live appearances when opportunities arise.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Stay connected for updates on future appearances, archival releases, and new projects from Pretty Things. For the latest discography, official announcements, and add-to-calendar tour dates, rely on the band's official site and Bandcamp pages.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Social media and online updates are more limited compared with contemporary acts, but following these channels ensures you won’t miss new material or tour announcements.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Pretty Things

  • Formed in London in 1963 by Phil May and Dick Taylor; early hits included Rosalyn, Don’t Bring Me Down and Honey I Need.
  • S.F. Sorrow (1968) is widely regarded as one of the first rock operas, a landmark in psychedelic/progressive rock.
  • Discography highlights include 13 studio albums (1965–2020) and notable late-period releases Bare As Bone, Bright As Blood (2020) and The Final Bow (live, 2019/2020).
  • UK chart peaks include Don’t Bring Me Down (UK #10), Honey I Need (#13) and Rosalyn (#41).
  • Last electric live performance occurred in December 2018 at London’s Indigo at The O2; the band subsequently released acoustic and archival material. 2025 deaths included Viv Prince (Sept 2025) and Mark St John (May 2025).
  • Official site and Bandcamp page remain primary sources for discography and releases; social-media activity is limited compared to major pop acts.

The records

Pretty Things Discography

  • The Complete Studio Albums 1965-2020
    2021 · Madfish
  • Bare As Bone, Bright As Blood
    2020 · Madfish
  • The Final Bow (Live at Indigo at the O2)
    2019 · Madfish
  • Rock St Trop
    2017 · Madfish
  • Greatest Hits
    2017 · Madfish
  • Balboa Island
    2007 · Zoho Roots
  • The Sweet Pretty Things (Are in Bed Now, Of Course...)
    2015 · Repertoire
  • Rage Before Beauty
    1999 · Snapper Music
  • Cross Talk
    1980 · Warner Bros.
  • Savage Eye
    1975 · Swan Song
  • Silk Torpedo
    1974 · Swan Song
  • Freeway Madness
    1972 · Warner Bros.
  • Parachute
    1970 · Harvest
  • S.F. Sorrow
    1968 · Columbia (UK); Motown (US)
  • Emotions
    1967 · Fontana
  • Get the Picture?
    1965 · Fontana
  • The Pretty Things
    1965 · Fontana

The hits

Top Pretty Things Songs

  • A House in the Country
    1966
  • Progress
    1966
  • Midnight to Six Man
    1965
  • Cry to Me
    1965
  • Honey I Need
    1965
  • Rosalyn
    1964
  • Don't Bring Me Down
    1964

Stay connected for updates on future appearances, archival releases, and new projects from Pretty Things. For the latest discography, official announcements, and add-to-calendar tour dates, rely on the band's official site and Bandcamp pages.

Social media and online updates are more limited compared with contemporary acts, but following these channels ensures you won’t miss new material or tour announcements.

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