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DISCLAIMER
This is a Mike Ness & Social Distortion "Fan Page"! This is NOT Mike Ness's Official page. This fan page is dedicated to the memory of Dennis Danell, along with Mike, Dennis was Social Distortions founding member until his sudden passing in 2000. Dennis was, along Mike the Guitar Playing driving force that is the unique sound of the greatest band ever!
Mike Ness & Social Distortion in their early days.
Origin California, USA
Years active 1978 present
Genre(s) Old School Punk, Cowpunk, Alternative country, Roots rock
Label(s) Time Bomb Recordings (1981-1989, 1997-)
Epic Records (1989-1997)
Members Mike Ness
Johnny Wickersham
Brent Harding
Charlie Quintana
Social Distortion (often known as Social D) is an influential punk rock band that formed in the late 1970s and is still together today.
History
The band was formed in late 1978 by frontman Mike Ness, inspired equally by British punk and older acts such as The Rolling Stones. They played with fellow Orange County, California bands such as the Adolescents, China White, and Shattered Faith as part of the nascent hardcore movement. Their music was fast, angry and energetic. In 1984 the band was featured in the seminal punk rockumentary Another State of Mind which was written, produced and directed by Peter Stuart and Adam Small (co-creator of "Mad TV"). The band came to an end in 1985 due to Ness' drug habit and troubles with the law, which eventually resulted in an extended stint in a rehabilitation center, which would last for at least two years.
Later, Ness would clean up his act so the band would finally return releasing their second album Prison Bound in 1988 with newcomers John Maurer on bass and Christopher Reece on drums. The album was not successful, but the song "Prison Bound" found airplay by the Los Angeles, California radio station KROQ. The band left Time Bomb Recordings and signed to Epic Records in 1989.
In the late 1980s they began to move in a more roots rock oriented direction, continuing in the 90s, and also began to include elements of grunge and cowpunk. Since their inception the band lineup has been a virtual revolving-door of talent, with many members coming and going, however frontman Mike Ness has remained and the band has never broken up.
In 2000 guitarist and long-time member Dennis Danell died, but the band overcame the loss and in 2004 released their latest album Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll. There have been no announcements from the band to see if their recent bassist Brent Harding would be a permanent member, but the band has been writing a new album of new material that is expected to be released sometime in 2006, according to one source (Ultimate-Guitar.com). According to an interview with Ness, he announced that the album may not be recorded until towards the end of 2006. The band played an unreleased song "Diamonds in the Rough" at a concert at Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak, Michigan on September 27, 2005 and Ness does not know if it will appear on the upcoming album. In January 2006, Ness also stated that there will be a greatest hits album and will contain some songs from the upcoming album.
In February 2006, Ness was seriously injured and broke his wrist in a skateboarding accident. He has since had his good friend TSOL guitarist Ron Emory to fill his place on guitar for the tour while he continues to sing for the band with his arm in a cast and sling. Though, Ness never officially left Social Distortion since forming.
Their tracks appers on several video games. For example, track "Don't Drag Me Down" was featured on Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX video game and "Mommy's Little Monster" was featured on Tony Hawk's Underground.
Social Distortion live at the Avalon Ballroom in 2004
Social Distortion live at the Avalon Ballroom in 2004
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Current Members
Mike Ness - Vocals, Guitars (since 1978, was injured in 2006 but never left)
Ron Emory - Vocals, Guitars (joined in 2006 as a roadie for Ness after his injury)
Johnny Wickersham - Guitars (joined after former guitarist Dennis Danell died, see also Cadillac Tramps)
Brent Harding - Bass (joined in 2005)
Charlie Quintana - Drums (joined in 2000)
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Past members
Tom Corvin - Vocals (joined in 1978, left the same year)
Rikk Agnew - Guitars (joined in 1978, replaced in 1980)
Frank Agnew - Guitars (joined in 1978, replaced in 1980)
Timothy Maag - Guitars (joined in 1979, replaced in 1981)
Dennis Danell - Bass & Guitars (joined in 1979 as bassist until 1984, he died on leap day 2000)
Brent Liles - Bass (joined in 1980, replaced in 1984, see also Agent Orange)
John Maurer - Bass (joined in 1984, left in 2004)
Matt Freeman - Bass (joined in 2004, replaced in 2005, see also Rancid)
Casey Royer - Drums (joined in 1978, replaced in 1980), see also D.I.
Derek O'Brein - Drums (joined in 1980, replaced in 1984)
Chris Reece - Drums (joined in 1984, replaced in 1993, see also The Lewd)
Randy Carr - Drums (joined in 1993, replaced in 1995)
Chuck Biscuits - Drums (joined in 1995, replaced in 2000, see also D.O.A., Danzig)
Discography
Studio Albums
Album Date of Release Title Label Chart
1983 Mommy's Little Monster Time Bomb Recordings - -
January, 1988 Prison Bound Time Bomb Recordings - -
March 27, 1990 Social Distortion Epic ..128 -
February 11, 1992 Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell Epic - -
September 17, 1996 White Light, White Heat, White Trash Epic ..27 -
September 28, 2004 Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll Time Bomb Recordings.....
Greatest Hits in stores June, 2007.....
Social D, is going on tour is support of their Greatest Hits realese, Check the official Social Distortion website for tour dates~
Possible New release in 2008 release!
Mike Ness Solo Releases
Cheating at Solitare,
Under the Influence:
Compilations
Mainliner: Wreckage From the Past (1995) (EP of pre-Mommy's Little Monster material)
Live Albums
Live at the Roxy (1998)
Live in Orange County (2004) (also released on DVD)
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