In 1983, Liles and O'Brien left the band in the middle of a show on New Year's Eve, and were replaced soon thereafter by Ness' high school friend John Maurer and a man named Bob Stubbs. performing Machine Gun Blues and Story of My Life.[45]. To commemorate our 40th Anniversary, we’re stoked to share a new collection of sunglasses that we partnered with Madson Of America to create. This would be the band's first recording with Harding. This line-up lasted only a short time until Christopher Reece joined on drums. Former Danzig drummer Chuck Biscuits joined the band between the recording and release of the album, and is credited in the liner notes although this album actually features one time Journey drummer Deen Castronovo. "[55] In an June 2018 interview with Edmonton Journal, Ness said, "I've put a few new songs in the set just to let people know that we're not sitting on our asses at home. It includes hit singles from Mommy's Little Monster to Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll - as well as the unreleased track "Far Behind", which also became a hit single – yet lacks anything from Mainliner, which is actually a compilation of unreleased early material. Even when the record's done, it doesn't mean the creativity of writing is. Ness stated in an interview that this Greatest Hits technically means "what was good with radio. Get Social Distortion setlists - view them, share them, discuss them with other Social Distortion fans for free on setlist.fm! A European tour together with the Gaslight Anthem followed in June 2009 as part of the band's 30th anniversary of underground Rock'n'Roll. [7] The album includes the singles "Ball and Chain" and "Story of My Life" as well as a cover of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire". [7], This article is about the band. In the fall of 2003, after completing demos, Social Distortion returned to the studio with producer Cameron Webb to complete the album. The fourth album, Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell, was released in 1992. "Mike Ness on politics, new album, and touring,", "Punk rock legends Social Distortion sees fans get younger as decades roll by", "Punk pioneers: Social Distortion performs in Miami Beach on Saturday", "Social Distortion Talks New Album, State of Punk Rock", "Bad Religion Announce Shows In Manchester And London", "Social Distortion – Hard Times And Nursery Rhymes – Issue 818", "Social Distortion: What's the Status of Our New Album", "Rikk Agnew & Eric Blair part 2 His youth, Social Distortion and O.C. Ness also revealed plans for his next solo album, but he was not sure if it was going to be released before or after the follow-up to Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll or the acoustic album. "[25] Ness also stated in the same interview that "we may follow this up with something that is more essential Social D. – songs that are the band's favorites.". The album included two hit singles—"Bad Luck", and "When She Begins". Once I get out of that mode, I'm out of that mode completely. Genres: Punk Rock, Rock & Roll. Come celebrate 40 years of Social Distortion with us and our friends, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, The Distillers, Frank Turner, Eagles Of Death Metal and more! He explained, "It's funny – the record reminds me very much of Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell, but also I'm bringing elements of early New York '70s punk, influences that maybe haven't come out as prominently in my writing in the past. From 2001 to 2004, the band had been touring semi-frequently, playing sold-out shows in the Los Angeles, California area and other cities. Ness commented, "The band and I are really looking forward to our tour of South America. [22] The single "I Was Wrong" received wide radio play and is said to resemble "the classic sound more than any other track on the album". [7] Ness's drug habit continued throughout 1984 and 1985 as the band continued to gain success with Another State of Mind appearing as one of the punk rarities on MTV, and touring in California and Arizona. They released two albums — Mommy's Little Monster (1983) and Prison Bound (1988) — before signing a three-album contract with Epic Records in 1989. "[48] In his interview with Frank Turner, Ness stated that his goal was to make a new Social Distortion album in two years and wanted it to be different than Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes. The episode included an interview with program host, Nic Harcourt. After Danell's death, the band continued touring semi-frequently, playing sold-out shows in the Los Angeles area around the New Year for three straight years. It released its second album, Prison Bound, two years later in 1988—over five years after their debut. But far more rare than that first single (Mainliner / Playpen) is the unreleased EP Posh Boy's Little Monsters. ", Five years had passed since releasing its debut. In June 1994, the band began demoing songs for the fifth album,[20] then returned to the studio in 1995 to record White Light, White Heat, White Trash, which was released in 1996. [56] The logo came from an invitation to a New Year's Eve party that a friend of Ness’ had designed. punk", "Social Distortion Import Bonus Tracks by Social Distortion @ARTISTdirect", "Social Distortion Biography – ARTISTdirect Music", "Review: White Light, White Heat, White Trash", "Social Distortion: White Light White Heat White Trash", "Early Social Distortion bassist ID'd in wreck", "News > Features – Mike Ness wants to have a few words with you", "Thank You Charlie Quintana for Ten Great Years! While the band still failed to break into the mainstream success at the time of its release, critical praise given to Prison Bound garnered attention from major labels, including Epic Records, with whom Social Distortion would eventually sign in 1989. [15] Before joining the Adolescents in 1980, Royer and Agnew played with Garrett in a separate band named Social Distortion consisting of Royer on vocals, Garrett on bass, Rikk Agnew on drums, and Frank Agnew and Tim Maag on guitars. The album was released in early 1983 on their own label, 13th Floor Records. [8] Many of their later albums, including their second gold record[8] Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell (1992), were also well received. After debating whether to break up, or to move on with a new guitarist, Ness decided to hire a new guitarist, Jonny "2 Bags" Wickersham, who would stay with the band permanently. In the mid-'80s there was a notable change in their style of music – taking more from country music and rock and roll. [21] The album also features the singles "When the Angels Sing," which is said to be a tribute to Ness's grandmother, who was an avid supporter of the band,[21] and "Don't Drag Me Down". The singles "Story of My Life" and "Ball and Chain" were able Trivia: 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". [1], To date, Social Distortion has released seven full-length studio albums, two compilations, one live album, and two DVDs. Ness acknowledges in a 2003 interview that it is a little backward, marketing-wise, to play songs for the fans for a few years before recording them—but it has always worked well for them. Social Distortion is a punk/alternative musical group.It was startd in Los Angeles, California in 1978 by singer/guitarist Mike Ness. In 1982, the band—now consisting of Ness, Danell (who now played rhythm guitar), Brent Liles on bass, and Derek O'Brien on drums—embarked on their first international tour (US and Canada) with fellow punk band Youth Brigade, a trip chronicled in the punk rockumentary Another State of Mind, which was not released until 1984. Rerecording these songs allowed the band to own rights to them again, instead of Epic (their former label) owning them. guitarist Ron Emory and the Hangmen's Bryan Small played guitar while Ness sang with his arm in a cast and sling. Greatest Hits is a compilation album by Social Distortion.It was released on June 26, 2007. 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He also hinted at the band entering the studio in about six months. We got storied frontman Mike Ness to pick his 10 favourite songs from his 36-year career…GHOST TOWN BLUES (Somewhere Between Heaven And Hell, 1992) There’s certain songs that stand out more than others to me, that I like more … Social Distortion (soms Social D genoemd) is een Amerikaanse punkband, opgericht te Orange County in 1978 door zanger en gitarist Mike Ness, gitarist Frank Agnew, basgitarist Rikk Agnew en drummer Casey Royer.De band bestaat tegenwoordig, naast Ness, uit slaggitarist Jonny Wickersham, basgitarist Brent Harding, drummer David Hidalgo Jr. en toetsenist David Kalish. From the overwhelming amount of emails we receive from our fans in South America, it's crazy to think that it's taken this long for us to come down and tour. They are thought to be one of the pioneering bands of the original Southern California punk rock movement out of Orange County, California, and their style closely associated with the Dickies, the Germs, and other bands from that place and time. Bombs, Cadillac Tramps and L.A.'s Youth Brigade guitarist Jonny Wickersham, who had previously been Danell's guitar technician. Find Social Distortion discography, albums and singles on AllMusic Garrett was succeeded by Rikk Agnew. Social Distortion was named for my dist… It's not like it takes me eight years to write a record. The discography of Social Distortion, a Southern California-based punk rock band formed in 1978 by vocalist/guitarist and founder Mike Ness, contains seven studio albums, one extended play (EP), two compilation albums, two DVDs and twenty-four singles. He details how he plunged headfirst into serious drug addiction and ended up being strung out on heroin for weeks at a time. Social Distortion went on hiatus again as Ness went solo, releasing two albums, Cheating at Solitaire and Under the Influences, featuring song covers, in 1999. Social Distortion, an Album by Social Distortion. On December 6, Social Distortion made their network television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! [37], On April 1, 2010, it was reported on the official Social Distortion website that the band was taking a break from the studio to rehearse for their South American tour. This album was followed by 1992's Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell, which debuted at number 76 on the Billboard 200 and featured the band's highest charting single "Bad Luck", which reached number 2 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart. [53] Later that month, he said that he has been "reading and writing, and kind of wrapping my mind around the self-imposed challenge that I've put on myself: that I've got to write the record of my career. There is a common theme in most of his lyrics about "impulsiveness, its consequences and the hard struggle to overcome". As a result of Ness's escalating drug habit and troubles with the law, Social Distortion briefly went on hiatus in 1985. [33], On February 7, 2010, Social Distortion announced on its Twitter account that it would start recording a new album on February 8. The album included then-newcomers John Maurer on bass and Christopher Reece on drums. Ness mentions in his DVD commentary that he really had nowhere to stay when he got back to California after the tour ended, so he would crash on the couch of whoever would have him. That's the pressure I put on myself. Although Prison Bound never charted on Billboard, the title track still receives extensive airplay on Los Angeles radio station, KROQ-FM. In April 2008, Ness told Spinner that Social Distortion was planning an acoustic album to be released in 2009, stating "I think it could be really, really neat. Ness is the leader and only permanent member. With this album, Social Distortion proved they were back on track after a five year hiatus from 1983 to 1988. It includes hit singles from Mommy's Little Monster to Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll, yet lacks any song from Mainliner. We hit some spectacular heights which I will never forget – adios amigos! Social Distortion's music is influenced by bands and artists such as Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Bob Dylan, Eddie Cochran, the Rolling Stones, the Sex Pistols, the Clash, New York Dolls, Dead Boys, and the Ramones. 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. [42], At a show in Poughkeepsie, New York on July 27, 2010, frontman Mike Ness revealed that the new Social Distortion album would be called Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes. The holidays are quickly approaching and there's a pandemic that is making our lives very difficult this year. Original member Brent Liles, who played bass on Mommy's Little Monster, died on January 18, 2007 after being hit by a semi truck while riding a dirt bike in Placentia, California. But as far as the priority goes, it's more important now to get a studio record out that is a regular record". Year Title Artist Rating Releases; 1983: Another State of Mind: Social Distortion: 2: 1990: Ball And Chain: Social Distortion: ... Social Distortion: 1: EP. [40], On May 20, 2010, Social Distortion updated their Twitter with this post saying, "the album is tracked... finishing up writing and getting ready to head back into the studio to record vocals." [35] Featured peformers: Dave Jerden (producer, engineer, mixing engineer), Mike Ness (vocals, lead guitar), Dennis Danell (rhythm guitar), John Maurer (bass guitar, backing … Wed, May 1, 2019. Social Distortion joined the ritual at The Voodoo Experience 2011 in City Park in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 28–30, 2011. [58] Social Distortion have influenced bands such as Pennywise, Face to Face, Green Day, Rise Against, Blink-182, Pearl Jam, Rancid, the Offspring, Volbeat and Thrice. Just a month before the release of the album, longtime bassist John Maurer left the band to stay with his family, and was replaced by Rancid's Matt Freeman. [28], In July 2009, Ness revealed to Russian's Tarakany! [7] During the break, Social Distortion released a compilation album, Mainliner: Wreckage From the Past (1995), featuring pre-Mommy's Little Monster cuts. That's really what it comes down to. [19] After the release of this album, drummer Christopher Reece left Social Distortion in 1994 and was replaced by Randy Carr. 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