As a co-founding member of Social Distortion in the late 70’s punk explosion
in Los Angeles, Mike Ness has evolved into one of punk music’s most recognized
and respected musicians and songwriters. Born in Stoneham, Massachusetts and raised in Orange County, California , the lead singer and guitarist for Social Distortion
has always held American folk and blues roots music in high regard. Social Distortion's trademark ( ferocious punk cords and aggressive playing style) are infused with thought provoking introspective lyrics, Influenced as much from Johnny Cash and Hank Williams as Joe Strummer and Sid Vicious.
After the release of 1996's "White Light, White Heat, White Trash,"
which contained the hit single "I Was Wrong," Social D
took a hiatus primarily due to the sudden death of Dennis Danell (from a brain
aneurism), the other co-founding member of the band and Mike’s best friend.
