Social Distortion Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness (lead vocals, lead guitar), Jonny Wickersham (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Brent Harding (bass, backing vocals), and David Hidalgo, Jr. (drums).Social Distortion went on a temporary hiatus in the mid-1980s, 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. 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. After 36 years of performing, Social Distortion continues to tour and record music.To date, Social Distortion has released seven full-length studio albums, two compilations, one live album, and two DVDs. They released two albums — Mommy's Little Monster (1983) and Prison Bound (1988) — before signing a three-album contract with Epic Records in 1989. Social Distortion rose to fame with their 1990 self-titled third album, which produced their well-known hit singles "Ball and Chain", "Story of My Life", and the cover of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire", and was certified gold by RIAA. Many of their later albums, including their second gold record Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell (1992), were also well received. They are considered one of the best-selling punk rock bands, with more than three million albums sold worldwide.
The band has finished recording "Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes", their first album since 2004. A November release date is expected. [August 2010]
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Currently gearing up for their follow-up to "Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll". [April 2006]
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Matt Freeman is no longer in Social D. and his replacement is Brent Harding, who was part of Mike Ness' solo project. [February 2005]
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Announced on their official website that they are on tour again until the end of the year. [October 2007]
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Announced that there will be a "Greatest Hits" album to be released in June, containing one never released track "Far Behind", which was originally intended to appear on the follow-up to "Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll". [May 2007]
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The new album, "Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll", is released. This is their first studio recording since 1996's "White Light White Heat White Trash" and it marks their first album without longtime guitarist Dennis Dannell, who passed away in 2000. [September 2004]
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Longtime bassist John Maurer leaves the band and his replacement is Matt Freeman from Rancid. [August 2004]
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Just finished touring and they plan to start recording their new album sometime around early 2007. [November 2006]
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Past members of the band are: Rikk Agnew (guitar, 1979-1980), Frank Agnew (guitar, 1979-1980), Dennis Danell (bass, 1979-1981/guitar, 1981-2000), Timothy Maag (bass, 1979) Brent Liles (bass, 1981-1984), John Maurer (bass, 1984-2004), Matt Freeman (bass, 2004-2005), Casey Royer (drums, 1979-1981), Derek O'Brein (drums, 1981-1984), Bob Stubbs (drums, 1984), Chris Reece (drums, 1984-1994), Randy Carr (drums, 1994-1995), Deen Castronovo (drums, 1995-1996), Chuck Biscuits (drums, 1996-1999) and Charlie Quintana (drums, 1999-2009).
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(As of 2009) Current members of the band are: Mike Ness (guitar, vocals), Jonny "2 Bags" Wickersham (guitar), Brent Harding (bass) and Atom Willard (drums).
(To date) Released six full-length studio albums: "Mommy's Little Monster" (1983), "Prison Bound" (1988), "Social Distortion" (1990), "Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell" (1992), "White Light White Heat White Trash" (1996) and "Sex, Love, and Rock 'n' Roll" (2004). They also released one compilation album, "Mainliner: Wreckage from the Past" (1995), and one live album, "Live at the Roxy" (1998).
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Are very well known for their hit singles "Ball and Chain" and "Story of My Life" (both from the "Social Distortion" (1990) album).
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(February 29, 2000) Longtime guitarist Dennis Danell passed away from brain aneurysm, leaving Mike Ness the only constant member of the band. Current guitarist Jonny "2 Bags" Wickersham would be Danell's replacement.
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Formed by longtime vocalist/guitarist Mike Ness. [1978]
Soundtrack
Title
Year
Status
Character
Constantine
2014
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Kill the Messenger
2014
performer: "Ball and Chain"
Free Birds
2013
performer: "Up Around The Bend"
Royal Rumble
2011
TV Special performer: "Machine Gun Blues"
Conan
2011
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Guitar Hero: Metallica
2009
Video Game performer: "Mommy's Little Monster" / writer: "Mommy's Little Monster"
The Shield
2008
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Bones
2008
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Punk's Not Dead
2007
Documentary performer: "Telling Them"
The Break-Up
2006
performer: "Story of My Life Live"
Reunion
2005
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Jarhead
2005
performer: "Ball and Chain"
Lords of Dogtown
2005
performer: "Death or Glory"
Smallville
2004
TV Series performer - 1 episode
Tony Hawk's Underground
2003
Video Game performer: "Mommy's Little Monster"
Push, Nevada
2002
TV Series 1 episode
Life or Something Like It
2002
performer: "Story of My Life Live"
Orange County
2002
performer: "Story of My Life"
Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX
2000
Video Game performer: "Don't Drag Me Down"
Snowriders II
1997
Documentary performer: "Don't Drag Me Down"
Reality Bites
1994
performer: "Story Of My Life"
Du-beat-e-o
1984
performer: "Hour Of Darkness", "Creeps", "It's Not A Pretty Picture"
$8 Million
