Social Distortion
- Type: Band/Group
- Born: 1978 in Fullerton, California, United States
- Active: 1978 - present
Biography
Social Distortion are an American punk rock band from Fullerton, California, formed in 1978 and led throughout by Mike Ness. After the hardcore debut 'Mommy's Little Monster' in 1983, they developed a roots influenced punk sound on 'Prison Bound', 'Social Distortion' and 'Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell'. With Jonny Wickersham, Brent Harding and David Hidalgo Jr., Ness released 'Born to Kill' in 2026, the band's eighth studio album, on #Epitaph Records#.
Genres
Social Distortion Discography
- Mommy's Little Monster (1983) - Album - rated 3.7/5
- Prison Bound (1988) - Album - rated 3.51/5
- Social Distortion (1990) - Album - rated 3.97/5
- Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell (1992) - Album - rated 3.82/5
- White Light White Heat White Trash (1996) - Album - rated 3.94/5
- Live at the Roxy (1998) - Album
- Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll (2004) - Album - rated 3.8/5
- Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes (2011) - Album - rated 3.26/5
- Born To Kill (2026) - Album - rated 3.55/5
Members
- Mike Ness - lead vocals, lead guitar (1978–Present)
- Jonny Wickersham - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2000–Present)
- Brent Harding - bass, backing vocals (2004–Present)
- David Hidalgo Jr. - drums, percussion (2010–Present)
- Dennis Danell - rhythm guitar, bass, backing vocals (1979–2000)
- John Maurer - bass, backing vocals (1984–2004)
- Christopher Reece - drums (1984–1994)