风格划分：朋克/洛杉矶朋克摇滚乐队“社会失真”Social Distortion
成立时间：1978 // Fullerton, CA, United States
乐队成员：Mike Ness (guitar, vocals), Rikk Agnew (guitar, 1978-1980), Frank Agnew (guitar, 1978-1980), Dennis Danell (bass, guitar, 1979-2000), Jonny Wickersham (guitar, 2000-current), Timothy Maag (guitar, 1979-1981), Brent Liles (bass, 1980-1984), John Maurer (bass, 1984-2004), Matt Freeman (bass, 2004-2005), Brent Harding (bass, 2005-current), Casey Royer (drums, 1978-1980), Derek O'Brein (drums, 1980-1984), Christopher Reece (drums, 1984-1993), Randy Carr (drums, 1993-95), Chuck Biscuits (drums, 1995-1999), Charlie Quintana (drums, 2000-present)
相关艺人：Mike Ness

Formed in 1978 by singer/guitarist/songwriter Mike Ness, guitarists Rikk and Frank Agnew and drummer Casey Royer, SoCal veterans Social Distortion have gone through numerous lineup changes but remained a mainstay in punk rock for nearly three decades.
Members Mike Ness (guitar, vocals), Rikk Agnew (guitar, 1978-1980), Frank Agnew (guitar, 1978-1980), Dennis Danell (bass, guitar, 1979-2000), Jonny Wickersham (guitar, 2000-current), Timothy Maag (guitar, 1979-1981), Brent Liles (bass, 1980-1984), John Maurer (bass, 1984-2004), Matt Freeman (bass, 2004-2005), Brent Harding (bass, 2005-current), Casey Royer (drums, 1978-1980), Derek O'Brein (drums, 1980-1984), Christopher Reece (drums, 1984-1993), Randy Carr (drums, 1993-95), Chuck Biscuits (drums, 1995-1999), Charlie Quintana (drums, 2000-present)
Formed in 1978 by singer/guitarist/songwriter Mike Ness, guitarists Rikk and Frank Agnew and drummer Casey Royer, SoCal veterans Social Distortion have gone through numerous lineup changes but remained a mainstay in punk rock for nearly three decades.
After a major lineup shift that saw both Agnews and Royer replaced, plus the key addition of bassist/guitarist Dennis Danell (who took over on full-time rhythm guitar in 1984), Ness and company released their debut single, "Mainliner" in 1981 on both the Posh Boy and 13th Floor labels before signing with Time Bomb Recordings for 1983's Mommy's Little Monster. In 1984, Social Distortion (along with Youth Brigade and Minor Threat) were featured in the documentary film Another State of Mind, which would go on to become an underground favorite.
Despite their early success within the punk community, Social Distortion quickly ran into trouble as Ness' drug habit worsened to the point of overdoses and run-ins with the law. Ness was able to get clean, but five years passed between releases when Prison Bound came in 1988, featuring a more roots rock-influenced sound than the band had before.
That same sound would stay for their major label debut mainstream breakthrough, 1990's Social Distortion, which had minor hits with "Ball & Chain", "Story of My Life" and their cover of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire". 1992's Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell had four singles, with "Cold Feelings" enjoying modest success.
Social Distortion went through more personnel changes after that album, as drummer Christopher Reece left the group in 1993. He was briefly replaced by Randy Carr, before former D.O.A., Black Flag and Danzig drummer Chuck Biscuits took the spot for their 1996 release White Light White Heat White Trash. In the punk rock-friendly environment of the time, both "I Was Wrong" and "When the Angels Sing" would become MTV staples.
White Light White Heat White Trash would also be Social Distortion's final release with Epic/550, as the band worked hard to free itself from their ties to the major label, desiring more control over their career. Once they were free, they re-signed with Time Bomb, and issued the greatest hits-style Live at the Roxy in 1998.
In 1999, Ness released two solo albums, Cheating at Solitaire and Under the Influences, covering tunes from the likes of Bob Dylan and Marty Robbins, and toured to promote the efforts, leaving Social Distortion on the backburner after 20 years together. As the group started planning a new album, Danell passed away due to a brain aneurysm on February 29, 2000, leaving Ness to contemplate moving forward without the one constant member of the band that had been by his side since the beginning.
After hiring ex-U.S. Bombs and Cadillac Tramps guitarist Jonny Wickersham to replace Danell, and drafting in Charlie Quintana from his solo project to replace the departed Biscuits, the revamped Social Distortion began touring semi-frequently again in 2001, playing strings of sold-out shows in the Los Angeles area around the New Year for three straight years.
In 2004, their first album in eight years was finally completed, and Sex, Love, and Rock N' Roll was released on September 28, 2004. Upon completion of the album, longtime bassist John Maurer left the band to spend more time with his family, being briefly replaced by Rancid's Matt Freeman on tour. Freeman was soon replaced with Brent Harding, another former member of Ness' solo band.
Formed in 1978 by singer/guitarist/songwriter Mike Ness, guitarists Rikk and Frank Agnew and drummer Casey Royer, SoCal veterans Social Distortion have gone through numerous lineup changes but remained a mainstay in punk rock for nearly three decades.
After a major lineup shift that saw both Agnews and Royer replaced, plus the key addition of bassist/guitarist Dennis Danell (who took over on full-time rhythm guitar in 1984), Ness and company released their debut single, "Mainliner" in 1981 on both the Posh Boy and 13th Floor labels before signing with Time Bomb Recordings for 1983's Mommy's Little Monster. In 1984, Social Distortion (along with Youth Brigade and Minor Threat) were featured in the documentary film Another State of Mind, which would go on to become an underground favorite.
Despite their early success within the punk community, Social Distortion quickly ran into trouble as Ness' drug habit worsened to the point of overdoses and run-ins with the law. Ness was able to get clean, but five years passed between releases when Prison Bound came in 1988, featuring a more roots rock-influenced sound than the band had before.
That same sound would stay for their major label debut mainstream breakthrough, 1990's Social Distortion, which had minor hits with "Ball & Chain", "Story of My Life" and their cover of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire". 1992's Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell had four singles, with "Cold Feelings" enjoying modest success.
Social Distortion went through more personnel changes after that album, as drummer Christopher Reece left the group in 1993. He was briefly replaced by Randy Carr, before former D.O.A., Black Flag and Danzig drummer Chuck Biscuits took the spot for their 1996 release White Light White Heat White Trash. In the punk rock-friendly environment of the time, both "I Was Wrong" and "When the Angels Sing" would become MTV staples.
White Light White Heat White Trash would also be Social Distortion's final release with Epic/550, as the band worked hard to free itself from their ties to the major label, desiring more control over their career. Once they were free, they re-signed with Time Bomb, and issued the greatest hits-style Live at the Roxy in 1998.
In 1999, Ness released two solo albums, Cheating at Solitaire and Under the Influences, covering tunes from the likes of Bob Dylan and Marty Robbins, and toured to promote the efforts, leaving Social Distortion on the backburner after 20 years together. As the group started planning a new album, Danell passed away due to a brain aneurysm on February 29, 2000, leaving Ness to contemplate moving forward without the one constant member of the band that had been by his side since the beginning.
After hiring ex-U.S. Bombs and Cadillac Tramps guitarist Jonny Wickersham to replace Danell, and drafting in Charlie Quintana from his solo project to replace the departed Biscuits, the revamped Social Distortion began touring semi-frequently again in 2001, playing strings of sold-out shows in the Los Angeles area around the New Year for three straight years.
In 2004, their first album in eight years was finally completed, and Sex, Love, and Rock N' Roll was released on September 28, 2004. Upon completion of the album, longtime bassist John Maurer left the band to spend more time with his family, being briefly replaced by Rancid's Matt Freeman on tour. Freeman was soon replaced with Brent Harding, another former member of Ness' solo band.