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Fullerton, Los Angeles CA, United States (1978 – present)
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of vocalist and guitarist Mike Ness, guitarist Jonny Wickersham, bassist Brent Harding and drummer David Hidalgo, Jr.
Social Distortion temporarily disbanded in 1985, due to frontman Ness’ drug addiction and troubles with the law, which resulted in extended stints in various rehabilitation centers, that lasted for two years. However, the band reformed around 1986 and have remained active today, even after the death of longtime guitarist Dennis Danell, who succumbed to a brain aneurysm in 2000. Since its inception the band lineup has been a virtual revolving-door of talent, with many members coming and going – Ness has been the only constant member.
To date, Social Distortion has released seven full-length studio albums, two compilations, one live album and two DVDs. The band released its debut album Mommy’s Little Monster in 1983, which was quite popular in the United States. Social Distortion did not release a second album, Prison Bound, until 1988. That album attracted the attention of Epic Records, who signed the band in 1989 and issued their highly successful self-titled third album a year later, which peaked at number 128 on the Billboard 200, and featured their well-known hit singles “Ball and Chain”, “Story of My Life” and the cover of Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire.” The next two albums, Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell and White Light, White Heat, White Trash were also well-received but not as successful as the self-titled album. Social Distortion released the sixth studio album, Sex, Love and Rock ‘n’ Roll, on September 28, 2004.
Social Distortion temporarily disbanded in 1985, due to frontman Ness’ drug addiction and troubles with the law, which resulted in extended stints in various rehabilitation centers, that lasted for two years. However, the band reformed around 1986 and have remained active today, even after the death of longtime guitarist Dennis Danell, who succumbed to a brain aneurysm in 2000. Since its inception the band lineup has been a virtual revolving-door of talent, with many members coming and going – Ness has been the only constant member.
To date, Social Distortion has released seven full-length studio albums, two compilations, one live album and two DVDs. The band released its debut album Mommy’s Little Monster in 1983, which was quite popular in the United States. Social Distortion did not release a second album, Prison Bound, until 1988. That album attracted the attention of Epic Records, who signed the band in 1989 and issued their highly successful self-titled third album a year later, which peaked at number 128 on the Billboard 200, and featured their well-known hit singles “Ball and Chain”, “Story of My Life” and the cover of Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire.” The next two albums, Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell and White Light, White Heat, White Trash were also well-received but not as successful as the self-titled album. Social Distortion released the sixth studio album, Sex, Love and Rock ‘n’ Roll, on September 28, 2004.
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Fpanhoca wrote:
The biggest mistake in my life was goin to NOFX with my ex instead of goin to social D. Shame on me.
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lolwtfmelanie wrote:
mike ness <3 sigh....
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matheuzimsccp wrote:
Brazil, please.
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lyooonya wrote:
STAY PUNKS \Ь/
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Photographs from the KROQ show : http://prgphotography.com/blog/2011/kroqs-acoustic-christmas-night-1/
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LoL
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mitos
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Down, Down, Down: http://wp.me/p1x08C-5I
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koazey wrote:
saw them last night [2] in Charlotte, NC with Foo Fighters! awesome fuckin show
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LittleNorbert wrote:
Saw them last night fuck yeah!
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http://www.lastfm.com.br/music/Social+Distortion/+images/70376368
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http://www.lastfm.com.br/music/Social+Distortion/+images/52125595 BEST PIC
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AND PLEASE, COME TO BRAZIL.
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My favorite punk rock band :) 2
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My favorite punk rock band :)
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motherfuckers come to europe !! : D
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i don't care about wat they say, i wanna marry u someday
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MOOMMY'S LIIITLE MOONSTEERR!
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Machine Gun Blues ♫
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TOTAL GUITAR NAMES HARD TIMES AND NURSERY RHYMES A TOP 50 GUITAR ALBUM OF THE YEAR
29 Nov 2011 | from www.socialdistortion.com
UK magazine
Total Guitar has chosen
Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes as one of their Top 50 Best Guitar
Albums of the Year.
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