People Open DS/UK/15145 The Pretty Things (fl 1960s-) The Pretty Things fl 1960s- English rock band The Pretty Things are an English rock band from London, who originally formed in 1963. They took their name from Bo Diddley's 1955 song "Pretty Thing". Their most commercially successful period was the mid-1960s, although they continue to perform to this day. David Bowie covered two of their songs on his album Pin Ups. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 RAHdroberts 4/15/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 2cc0e5e2-ac45-4759-81a7-31e2dcbc053f