History
The origins of the band can be traced back to a group named Doll in Hollywood, California. It featured vocalist Kerry Doll, guitarist Aeriel Stiles, bassist Vinnie Chas and drummer Kari Kane. Doll recorded demos but reportedly no albums.
They became Pretty Boy Floyd in 1987 when Kerry Doll was replaced by singer Steve "Sex" Summers. Soon Aeriel Stiles was replaced by New York guitarist Kristy Majors. The band's name was reportedly given to them by producer Kim Fowley who the band were working with at the time.
Leather Boyz with Electric Toyz
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After 8 shows Pretty Boy Floyd were snapped up by MCA Records. Their debut album named Leather Boyz with Electric Toyz" was released in 1989 and produced by Motörhead producer Howard Benson. It reached 130 on the United States Billboard charts. The majority of the material features on the debut album was written by former guitarist Aeriel Stiles, however Kristy Majors wrote the song "Rock and Roll (Is Gonna Set the Night on Fire)".
Two singles, and accompanying promotional videos were released from the album; "Rock and Roll (Is Gonna Set the Night on Fire)" and "I Wanna Be With You", which gained rotation on MTV. They were also having success in Europe at the time, by being the cover subject of hard rock magazine Kerrang! on December 16, 1989.
Pretty Boy Floyd became embroiled in a dispute over the copyright of their band name, with a Canadian band also called Pretty Boy Floyd. The Canadian group released their debut Bullets and Lipstick the same year, but after a court case were forced to change their name to Tommi Floyd (the name of their frontman).
In early 1990 Pretty Boy Floyd were supposed to tour the United Kingdom in support of The Quireboys, but pulled out as their schedule was packed with shooting their second video "I Wanna Be With You".
Their music featured on two movie soundtracks, first the demo version of "48 Hours" was included on the 1989 The Karate Kid, Part III film. Two years later the previously unreleased "Slam Dunk" was released on the Ellen Barkin movie Switch soundtrack. However, by 1991 MCA Records had stopped supporting the band financially when they needed to tour, coupled with in-band fighting they soon decided to disband.
Post-Pretty Boy Floyd
Steve Summers began to manage a strip club with his brother. Kristy Majors formed a short lived band with future Beautiful Creatures drummer Anthony Focx. Vinnie Chas joined former guitarist Aeriel Stiles in the band Rattlin' Bones, their self-titled album was influenced by 70s hard rock such as Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath Kari Kane's musical ventures after Floyd are unknown. Dish went on to play with Kevin Martin of candle box, drag, sink to see, her skeleton, and the yardbirds.
Reunited
By late 1995 Pretty Boy Floyd had reformed. They went into the studio to record a five song E.P. titled "A Tale of Sex, Designer Drugs, and the Death of Rock N Roll" in 1998. The band featured future Alice Cooper guitarist Keri Kelli, L.A. Guns bassist Keff Ratcliffe as well as Kari Kane, Kristy Majors and Steve Summers.
Although not as popular as their heyday in the late 1980s Floyd continued on in the underground music scene, putting out more releases. A full length album Porn Stars followed next, It featured five re-recordings of tracks from their debut album, and eight others including a cover of Alice Cooper's "Department of Youth". The production of this album was notably more raw than their debut.
Recent times
Rumors often circulate about the original Pretty Boy Floyd line-up reforming and in early 2006 it was announced that Kristy "Krash" Majors and Kari Kane would be returning to record an album of brand new songs and tour Japan. In February 2006 they toured the States together.
However, by January 2007 Majors and Summers became involved in a public feud with each other, which was played out over the internet. Majors challenged Summers to a kickboxing match, Summers replied demeaning Majors previous role in the band and insulted the guitarist. Majors replied refuting Summers claims and deeming him a "liar".
Summers announced on his website that Pretty Boy Floyd would be releasing a new single on 26 January 2007 at the Cat Club. He also revealed in a blog on the band's official MySpace profile that he had been working with original guitarist Aeriel Stiles and bassist Vinnie Chas on new material for an album. Former members Aeriel Stiles, Vinnie Chas, Macy Malone and Traci Michaels are now listed as part of the band's line-up.
Kristy Majors is currently performing as a solo aristst, he recently released the album "Sex, Drugs 'N' Rock N Roll" and is set to tour Europe in March 2007
On March 1st 2008, Kristy Majors and Kari Kane joined Steve Summers for a one night only reunion at The Knitting Factory in Hollywood California. Vinnie Chas was supposed to also play but for some unexplained reason did not. The band took the stage around 12 am and played to a sold out crowd. There was no signs of the previous rift between Summers or Majors during the show. The band filmed the show for a dvd release. Also during the show, Steve Summers announced that the band will be playing at this years Rocklahoma. On December 31st, 2008, they played Reno's chop shop in Dallas, Texas.