Social Distortion's Mike Ness - An Insider's Look Into The Man Behind The Music

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ต.ค. 2014
  • Social Distortion's Mike Ness talks about the process of songwriting, his love of boxing and classic cars, and his Northern California ranch.
    “Music is, and has always been, such a big part of my life. My passions and influences off stage have such a huge impact on my music and my songwriting. So when coming up with the concept for this video, I wanted to give people a snapshot inside of my world - a look at what is going on in my life when the music is not playing. I also wanted my most diehard fan to see this and learn something about me that they didn’t already know,” says Ness.
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  • @xziolpsyxe9573
    @xziolpsyxe9573 5 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    "Having to fight for acceptance makes you find ways to express yourself."
    - Mike Ness

  • @VegasViking420
    @VegasViking420 5 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Takes notes everyone, this man knows a thing or two about a thing or two.

  • @m.steinfeld8802
    @m.steinfeld8802 7 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    damn I could listen to that man talk about life for hours. such a legend

    • @13Clicks
      @13Clicks 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      M. Steinfeld same here

    • @bflo1000
      @bflo1000 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Anyone who lives life their way & doesn't care about anything else is an inspiration. Living free to me is doing what you want. He was damn lucky to do want he wants to do, rock on with music, instead of just the 9 to 5 ball & chain.

    • @ninamasfina
      @ninamasfina 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Such a Solid Guy!!

  • @monyetgila1321
    @monyetgila1321 6 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    "I like hard work. And I like creating something better. Its in my blood"
    Mike ness is such a good guy

  • @Cinemadaptation
    @Cinemadaptation 9 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    this man deserves a whole film document...

    • @Max1dollar
      @Max1dollar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cinemadaptation theres one out by Ernie ball, but I haven’t been able to find it on the internet, only trailers

    • @preciousmetalhead5155
      @preciousmetalhead5155 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      It’s called another state of mind

    • @MrRlltide
      @MrRlltide 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cinemadaptation you are exactly right or even a docudrama like walk the line

    • @spkoftdvl
      @spkoftdvl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      th-cam.com/video/yx43BTch5Uw/w-d-xo.html

    • @derekv275
      @derekv275 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd be all over that! The man is a legend and extremely underrated

  • @richardrademaker4280
    @richardrademaker4280 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Love ya brother. Thanks for writing the soundtrack to my life.

  • @daufhinthorndike1061
    @daufhinthorndike1061 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I want an entire two hour documentary about Mike Ness.

  • @DanielAlvarezBicycleGarage
    @DanielAlvarezBicycleGarage 5 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    You don´t wanna mess with Mike Ness! Awesome guy!

  • @jimmythesaint9146
    @jimmythesaint9146 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Saw Social Distortion at the Cains. Rocked the rafters of the historical joint like no other. Old school real deal rock STAR. If a person ever gets a chance to see live you owe it to yourself to see an American original iconic band.

  • @Peacekpr4
    @Peacekpr4 9 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    The boxing, the tractor, the music. I totally respect it. I relate to all of it

  • @shawnwhalen8314
    @shawnwhalen8314 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I love the "other California" Northern California....the beautiful one you don't hear enough about. Never thought I 'd see Mike Ness lacing up some gloves, great short video...I would like to see more.

    • @bdyhblue
      @bdyhblue 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nor*Cal my home sweet home.

  • @Sassymama7040
    @Sassymama7040 9 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    And I thought it was impossible to adore this man any more than I already did...

    • @tonif74
      @tonif74 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      `Right!!! He just gets better and better..

    • @michaelpieseeno8076
      @michaelpieseeno8076 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's just a POS now since he's a salty snowflake with TDS. 😂😂😂

    • @johnking3341
      @johnking3341 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@michaelpieseeno8076 So let me get this straight...according to you...everything that Ness has lived through, overcame and accomplished in his life is now negated and he's reduced to a POS (in your opinion) because some drunk asshole stood in front of the stage shouting at Mike, taunting him and flipping him off and basically asking for what he got...a punch in the face. Hmmm...yea I'd like to see how you'd react if someone showed up at your home or work and started yelling profanities at you and flipping you off. I'm sure you would react just like Gandhi or Jesus...right? Yea right! Kettle calling the pot black man. Look in the mirror.

    • @Eldritch-1
      @Eldritch-1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He really is the best of us.

  • @RetroSoulGirl
    @RetroSoulGirl 9 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    THANK YOU for posting this FANTASTIC video! The close ups and the things he says are excellent!
    I will always love Mike Ness!

  • @ironheadforge5382
    @ironheadforge5382 6 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Mike ness is something special for our generation. A reminder of how to experience life...a true giant of our time. Irreplaceable and a dying breed.
    Hope to see him at least one more time

  • @sharronclark7485
    @sharronclark7485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    First song I heard from this band was "I was wrong" I was hooked immediately! Around the same time as "born to be down"! Two of my favorite songs! 😎🙋

    • @LespaulStrat
      @LespaulStrat หลายเดือนก่อน

      “So far away”, for me.

  • @ingrimmarliuhtan563
    @ingrimmarliuhtan563 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    A living Legend, many many Thanks for this Video!!

  • @tylerhorne2125
    @tylerhorne2125 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is the kind of man I aspire to be. I hope that my musical career makes it somewhere, social distortion being one of my influences, but Mike just seems so tell it as it is and down to earth. The rock n roll ego never seemed to hit him. I hope that no matter how high or low my life gets, I never lose sight of the best parts of the world, not just Hollywood parties

  • @keith_vapes
    @keith_vapes ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He’s amazing. Though it didn’t stick, his words were part of what encouraged me to go to treatment before my life got any more out of control. I’m glad that I’m still alive to be able to listen to his voice.

  • @ctpreda
    @ctpreda 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a great mini-doc! I had no idea about the layers that made up Mike Ness. Excellent!

  • @jrocket092887
    @jrocket092887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was an excellent piece of film. Thank you for this, from someone who has been a long time fan of Mike's. Really entertaining for me to see him living life off stage.

  • @waynegagnon474
    @waynegagnon474 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for a peek into your world. I love your band , been listing since 1982.one of first experiences w/ punk music.That first album was big in my High school 82 -1986.

  • @warwicksmiley3731
    @warwicksmiley3731 9 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    This Man is my Inspiration for not quitting when it became tough

  • @Joseisjose280
    @Joseisjose280 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mike Ness is the reason why I fell in love with punk rock, country music, classic and late 90's-2000's diesel trucks, hard work, bull riding, and the little things out there.

  • @misfitdanzig8152
    @misfitdanzig8152 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a MAN a legend singer and friend thank you so much for your music MR. NESS ,!.

  • @NitaFretwell
    @NitaFretwell 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    lyrics were just written on his heart!My favorite songwriter,just real!

  • @donjuan8668
    @donjuan8668 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Mike you inspire me to out live myself towards life... REBEL LIFE & I THANK YOU !

  • @beerinoculum
    @beerinoculum 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i have so much respect for this man. pleasure of seeing him in person once and now twice in july. what a genuinely incredible human being

  • @ShogunateDaimyo
    @ShogunateDaimyo 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Man i love Mike's whole ethos. Old time Americana check, boxing check, lowriders check, blue collar farm work ethic check. Get well Mike! We need more of this!

    • @LespaulStrat
      @LespaulStrat หลายเดือนก่อน

      Kick ass guitarist, check!!

  • @filo5930
    @filo5930 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    get well Mike you are an inspiration for many, i remember listening SD in many shit moments being young and felt like a old friend or figure talking to me, hope the best for you and your family, you are a survivor and a warrior ✊

  • @TheVVildHunt
    @TheVVildHunt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So many negative comments. This is such a genuine human being that influenced so many people in different ways. We all got our own story to tell, but I think the beauty is everyone can relate to Ness in one way or another. Proud and honored to have someone such as Mike Ness have roots that are in MA.

  • @LespaulStrat
    @LespaulStrat หลายเดือนก่อน

    This tour going on right now is amazing, Mike and the band sound better than ever!!

  • @jayclark7155
    @jayclark7155 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it, give us more Mike!

  • @interpolagent9
    @interpolagent9 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I could spend days just talking with him about things. About life. Love their music.

    • @tommykokotinis9248
      @tommykokotinis9248 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello Scott Travis I race motorcycles against you golden eagles I used to be Steven archers roommate and Social Distortion my favorite band

    • @tommykokotinis9248
      @tommykokotinis9248 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck Scott Travis I'm very proud of you.... and social D is the best band in the world I'm glad your fans

  • @briannag.3208
    @briannag.3208 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I get the chance to I'm gonna make a documentary dedicated to this man! He is such a lovely human, my hero and my very first true love. I hope he continues this career right to his grave as long as it continues to make him happy. The Man, The Myth, The Legend, Mr. Michael Ness!

  • @TheRyanMackfall
    @TheRyanMackfall 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is incredible. So well made. Thumbs up!

  • @ginaambrosiobarnes6758
    @ginaambrosiobarnes6758 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can jam to that man! What an inspiration for me! You rule! ♡ ☆ ♡

  • @coresev344
    @coresev344 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Got to meet mike ness at sessions in Scott’s valley he was super nice I worked in the warehouse there I asked him to sign a piece of a box I cut off out of in the warehouse I asked him to sign it for my friend Brian in Santa Cruz he was so cool about it this video was rad

  • @jimwalker3808
    @jimwalker3808 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I remember Mike when he was 13 ..knew one song..Train kept a rolling. It was in Casey Royers bedroom..they already had s name..Social Distortion

  • @DavidSmith-ke1xb
    @DavidSmith-ke1xb 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ya bra that's really cool. Thanks I like punk & metal also your music good to hear
    Happy New Year

  • @robertcoe5003
    @robertcoe5003 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Met him at maxwell's in NJ nicest guy stop and took pics got them on my wall

  • @EZking1227
    @EZking1227 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Much love Mike!!

  • @MultiJpad
    @MultiJpad 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I knew there was a reason I liked their music, Man music rocks!!!

  • @carmenpicardi7039
    @carmenpicardi7039 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    What can i say that hasn't been said!!! Mr.Ness is a god.Most respect.Keep making this world a better place.

    • @inthecards7535
      @inthecards7535 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's not god. He is a real entity

  • @kimshlongpoon3995
    @kimshlongpoon3995 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have always been a fan of this band and looked at Mike as a role model. He is a badass that does what he believes in. Good man!

  • @TokyoBlue587
    @TokyoBlue587 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep rockin' Mike you're awesome

  • @MrDmurphy13
    @MrDmurphy13 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hit the nail in the head on this one... Cool vid...

  • @shannalae3907
    @shannalae3907 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He's a country boy at heart!!!🥰

  • @marcuslau5287
    @marcuslau5287 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful!

  • @ryandeanlindgren9054
    @ryandeanlindgren9054 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome thanks for Sharing. 😎

  • @123dslaz
    @123dslaz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Makin the hopeless hopeful since forever. Thank you Mike.

  • @thomasjohnsonjohnson8122
    @thomasjohnsonjohnson8122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mike ness has been a great leader in my life for the rest of my life

  • @pjwettel33
    @pjwettel33 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is just beautiful!

  • @johntoughlove479
    @johntoughlove479 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn Mike, you must have sold a few more records than I thought. Good to see you reap the rewards of what you've sewn.

  • @chilidog73
    @chilidog73 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this snippet

  • @MHG01ful
    @MHG01ful 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great man!

  • @Freiheit1232
    @Freiheit1232 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was well done

  • @free_melie
    @free_melie 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing. I love Mike.

  • @vanderleiIntruso
    @vanderleiIntruso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Muito bom o vídeo, parabéns!
    Abraço aqui do Brasil.

  • @elguapo7298
    @elguapo7298 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    this was a great clip

  • @ninamasfina
    @ninamasfina 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Cool Red Cap!! Nice Work Mike

  • @kennethyoung2570
    @kennethyoung2570 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    great special amazing quality

  • @navyskaterdude
    @navyskaterdude 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Ya Mike!

  • @HotHead00123
    @HotHead00123 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is awesome for a commerical! Mike seems like the kind of guy I could hang with and it would be awesome!

  • @czyjinx
    @czyjinx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love you Mike! 🖤

  • @Guenter34
    @Guenter34 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mike Ness is definitely the guy you'd see in a old 1940's service station photo. Checking oil while the tank is filling up. 2 young boys walking away with those old bottles of Coca-Cola. You know the photos I'm talking about.

  • @XxMantequillasxX
    @XxMantequillasxX 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations Mike sweet ride too

  • @bobshoroskyjr8528
    @bobshoroskyjr8528 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Green Day in the HOF and how are these guys not?

    • @newking70
      @newking70 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      No fucking shit.

    • @gherrera74gh
      @gherrera74gh 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really no shit!!

    • @danielbaugher826
      @danielbaugher826 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      bob shorosky jr I agree it's bullshit

    • @erichramone7812
      @erichramone7812 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      bob shorosky jr also another bit of information for ya, did you know, that Social D has never been on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine? That actually blows me away even more than the HOF induction...

    • @juanc1328
      @juanc1328 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because Green Day rocks and the best punk band there is!

  • @idnintel
    @idnintel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    beautiful

  • @JJones-nf9ce
    @JJones-nf9ce 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very Interesting, inspirational and entertaining

  • @v0ltax
    @v0ltax 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Un tipazo Miguel!

  • @hfm2374
    @hfm2374 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mike Ness is one rad dude

  • @artlover5798
    @artlover5798 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I built a scupture (skullpture! Lol) that uses strings, how do I send it to Mike I've been listening and inspired by his music since somewhere between heaven and gell bought it off the shelf.

  • @GrupoPatronTV
    @GrupoPatronTV 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My hero!

  • @MasterGaryFan
    @MasterGaryFan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    His normal speaking voice is nothing like his singing voice. Pretty unexpected to be honest. I figured it’d be deep and growly.

  • @yankeehater714
    @yankeehater714 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mike Ness is the coolest MF'er you could ever meet, there music is one of a kind. Rock ON S.Distortion !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @alann5003
    @alann5003 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of the most respectable rock stars ever.

  • @503i.d.tyrantsexsposed9
    @503i.d.tyrantsexsposed9 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mike ness I give u so much love honor and respect for life reach for the sky bud cause tomorrow may never come

  • @onefeistymomma
    @onefeistymomma 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spent my 40th bday in a tiara in the pit, celebrating with one of my all time favorite artists!

    • @inthecards7535
      @inthecards7535 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds fun. And your sexy

  • @korderinnn
    @korderinnn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Larga vida a Mike Ness

  • @lillbesse666
    @lillbesse666 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are my inspiration for everything! and i just cant WAIT INTILL THE DAY I HAVE TE OPPORTUNITY TO SHAKE YOUR HAND! I WAS IN THE FRTONTLINE AT WEST COAST RIOT "2009" IN SWEDEN GOTHENBORG. AND MY BIGGEST WISH IN THE WORLD! Is to see you playing your sweet music at your home stage!! at your home plan, and hopefully i will get the overwhelming feeling shake your hand

    • @Hi.Im.Levi.
      @Hi.Im.Levi. 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Johan Berndtson he's such a nice guy. Hope you get to meet him.

  • @MissChelle857
    @MissChelle857 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So authentically gorgeous 😍😍

  • @theunexpectedlymournfulsou7581
    @theunexpectedlymournfulsou7581 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm picturing the charming strangeness that would be the Mike Ness we see in this video standing next to the scrawny young teenage Mike Ness we saw in the documentary 'Another State of Mind' sitting on his front steps playing an old acoustic guitar, awkwardly revealing his daily routine of watching bad TV-- and then shown later applying eyeliner whilst scrutinising himself in the mirror. Can you imagine the Mike Ness in this video, this big boxer, this serious looking masculine figure with such a calm demeanour interacting with THAT goofy kid? Imagine what young Mike would make of older Mike-- never mind how they'd react to each other. What a trip it would be. Just imagining what that footage would look like amuses me greatly.

  • @mrffej66
    @mrffej66 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    A man who knows how to work, knows how to fix shit, and writes incredible music. What more could you ask for in a man

  • @matiascarabajal9902
    @matiascarabajal9902 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mi idolo ! jajaj

  • @jessekulbe1855
    @jessekulbe1855 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What is the background song?

  • @Mission2Transition641
    @Mission2Transition641 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video!

  • @SabrinaAngel
    @SabrinaAngel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ninja63639
    @ninja63639 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Now we need a story on his car

  • @nwjones1
    @nwjones1 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can relate to the tractor therapy. I like that Massey Ferguson.

  • @Trackstar2211
    @Trackstar2211 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very cool.

  • @carlbarton566
    @carlbarton566 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The man !

  • @mikemaifeld6280
    @mikemaifeld6280 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like this Guy

  • @kathleen2021
    @kathleen2021 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    ticket for Denver in March!

  • @nomdeguerre13
    @nomdeguerre13 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mike Ness= Legend and Americana Icon

  • @janski1982
    @janski1982 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a cool guy!

  • @ericmunson3510
    @ericmunson3510 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is he plugged into? the green dial pedal......????? need info on this and i need to k ow where to get one lol

  • @cllamas111685
    @cllamas111685 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Which redkap pants are those and where can I get that shirt with patches

  • @ollieroks
    @ollieroks 9 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I just fell in love again. In straight manly way.

    • @Jeffp24NM
      @Jeffp24NM 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too... Fell in love with this band 20 years ago... Mike is my hero.

    • @jiujitsu94
      @jiujitsu94 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gayyyyyyyyy

    • @TheHillcityhobo
      @TheHillcityhobo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jiujitsu94.your a dumbass

  • @Polecat-qz5om
    @Polecat-qz5om 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you mike ness . Your a fucking survivor!

  • @sharronclark7485
    @sharronclark7485 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know "born to be down"is by "Local H" not "Social Distortion" just saying I learned of both hands about the same time! I think they are both Fantastic bands!🙋😎