Social Distortion

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Fullerton, Orange County, California (1978 – 1985, 1987 – present)

Social Distortion (often known as Social D) is an influential American punk rock band, formed in 1978 in Fullerton, Orange County, California by frontman Mike Ness. They are (along with Minor Threat, T.S.O.L., Youth Brigade, Adolescents, and many others) often credited as one of the leading bands of the 1980s’ punk revival.

The band has remained silent three times and once broke up in 1985, due to frontman Ness’ drug addiction. However, they reformed around 1987 and have continued being active today, especially after longtime guitarist Dennis Danell passed away from heart failure in 2000. Since their inception the band lineup has been a virtual revolving-door of talent, with many members coming and going; however, Ness has remained.

So far, Social Distortion released six full-length studio albums, one live album, one greatest hits compilation and two DVDs. Their last album, Sex, Love and Rock ‘n’ Roll, came out on September 28, 2004 and is their first release with current guitarist Jonny “2 Bags” Wickersham, who is Danell’s replacement. The band recently made plans to return to the studio to record their seventh album, which is due for release sometime in 2007.

1	Story of My Life full track	1,368
2	Ball and Chain full track	853
3	Ring Of Fire full track	822
4	I Was Wrong full track	771
5	Reach for the Sky	730
6	Don't Drag Me Down full track	714
7	Bad Luck full track	576
8	When the Angels Sing full track	510
9	Dear Lover full track	423
10	Under My Thumb full track	410
11	Don't Take Me for Granted	399
12	Mommy's Little Monster	379
13	Cold Feelings full track	361
14	Through These Eyes full track	359
15	Prison Bound	337

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Angelwings67 wrote:
Wednesday morning

MIKE NESS U KICK ASS............

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JarrydC88 wrote:
Wednesday morning

You Can Save all that Everyone already knows

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neonanthem wrote:
Wednesday morning

nope, thats classical music

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RikRocker wrote:
Tuesday evening

thats rock!! isn´t it?

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o00o0o1 wrote:
Sunday morning

<333

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android9791 wrote:
8 days ago

MIKE NESS KICKS ASS!!!

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Joey-Fortuna wrote:
10 days ago

heroes!!!!!!!!

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Hasbox wrote:
10 days ago

sometimes i do <3

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masque7 wrote:
12 days ago

don't seem to be anything special or on Minor Threat's level but these guys are decent

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El_Manu84 wrote:
17 days ago

Best band ever! And this is no joke! ;)

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c4rrot wrote:
17 days ago

Ball and Chain :] I love these guys. Story of My Life is totally my ringtone.

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bertality wrote:
18 days ago

Vote for a new pic! http://www.last.fm/music/Social+Distortion/+images/9605253

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mr_capello wrote:
last month

the acoustic version of angel's wings is fucking awesome

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RobinRed2213 wrote:
last month

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RatchetDoc wrote:
last month

wicked good.

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TacoHead wrote:
last month

feel like a 10 year old again :')

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kwconte wrote:
last month

The greatest band ever.

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waninko wrote:
last month

Just started to get into these guys. Heard their cover of "Death or Glory", originally by The Clash obviously,a couple days ago and it was really good, so now I'm checking out more of their stuff. Nothing have disapointed (I don't know how to spell this, sorry. Haha) me yet =)

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Dualcia wrote:
last month

Reach For The Sky & Highway 101 are love. Social Distortion = Love.

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dualdisaster wrote:
last month

One of the best bands to watch live. Social D never disappoints.

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