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Fullerton, Los Angeles CA, United States (1978 – present)

Social Distortion is an American 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.
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  • thompsonjohn

    If you wanna see what these guys were like in the early days, prior to the first album you can watch the documentary "Another State of Mind" on YouTube. It's so cool to see Mike writing the song "Another State of Mind" on an acoustic guitar in the film. Definitely check it out.

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  • Riot183

    приятная группа!

    11 days ago

  • luckystoned

    yep, that's rock :)

    13 days ago

  • njbell2000

    Amazing band.

    28 days ago

  • thompsonjohn

    These guys seem like they are sitting on so much unreleased material. Release another record or something, anything, an ep, a compilation. Can't get enough Social D.

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  • darkage2000

    yaaaaaaaap,,,,,,i like it,,,,,

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  • Mr_Superdude

    Reach For The Sky<3

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  • Bobecio

    Reach for the sky cause tomorrow may never come...

    March 2012
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ROLLING STONE BRINGS BACK TOUR PHOTO DIARY

8 May 2012 | from www.socialdistortion.com

By popular demand, Social Distortion is once again sending behind the scenes photos to Rolling Stone as a tour diary. To view Rolling Stone’s gallery of those photos, click HERE. …

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