Truestories, since you are covering a band that covered a Johnny Cash song, can you make a video on what made Johnny Cash do covers on Depeche Mode, Soundgarden and others? Plus, yes, I know you already did a video on Johnny Cash's cover of Nine Inch Nails' "Hurt".
After 40 years, Mike Ness got awarded with the Key to the City of Fullerton, on top of just kicking tonsil cancer's ass! Mike's gone thru hell, and thankfully he's still with us.
I just seen them the other day in Pittsburgh. I question if Mike really beat cancer, or he said fuck it, if im gonna die, im gonna go out doing what i love to do. Joey Ramone kept quiet about his cancer issue. Either way the older we all get, the more this music slowly disappears. Glad alot of them are still hanging on and keeping it alive as long as they can.
@@stevohavener3277I saw them in Milwaukee with Bad Religion on 5-14-24. Mike seemed optimistic about the band continuing on for a good while yet during his usual stage banter.
I met Mike at Classic Tattoo, Fullerton. My friend Eric Maaske tattooed him at his shop. Mike was selling his 55 Pontiac, and Eric arranged the meet and greet, and I purchased the Pontiac from Mike.
The first cd I ever bought way back in 8th grade was Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell. Now at 45 and I still listen to Social D all the time. Mike is an incredible songwriter. I’m glad I finally got to see them a few years back.
78’ friends! Still listen to SD today too! My first album of theirs was the self titled: I got it from the record shop because the cover looked cool. Got home and the minute I heard “So Far Away” I was hooked.
Mommy's Little Monster was my favorite album way back when Mike moved in next door to me in Huntington Beach. I was thrilled to say the least. We hung out in his down time before he got sober - sharing meals and stories. We even worked out some progressions on songs that ended up on Prison Bound. He said I played well but that I was too metal (my early Ritchie Blackmore and Iron Maiden influences always intruded). He was like a big brother for a bit, rightfully telling me that some of the punks I hung with were bad news. I eventually took his advice and cut them loose. In some ways it was it was a case of "Don't meet your heroes" because the mystique could never match reality. God forbid he be human, right? He was and is a solid human being. I wish him well.
My moms favorite group . My 1st tattoo was the s.d skull . She was unalived by her boyfriend a month ago . Listening to social distortion is how I connect with my mom now and all my emotions pour out . Especially when listening to "writing on the wall" . Cant wait for pctober 6th 2024 when they come to montreal canada 🙏
@@ShaunyP26 It was memorable I wont forget this night . At the merch stand I bought a jesus sacred heart picture on a piece of wood signed by mike ness that says " stand up strong feel the pain , when the angels sing . Life and death dont mean a thing til the angels sing " . I put it on my mom's altar next to her ashes . Helps me with grieving . Its priceless . 🙏
While working security at Harpos in Detroit, I met Mike Ness and the rest of Social D. Unlike other bands, these guys were humble and down to Earth. They even invited me to the backstage buffet!
The best times of my life! I got to meet so many of the 80s hair bands. Although sometimes I had to physically remove drunk and rowdy customers and stop fights. It was well worth it.
A friend of mine used to do security in the parking there with his Doberman dog until he almost got his head blown off in the parking lot but lost his ear instead.
Second time in just a few weeks you covered a “this band save my life” bands. Again this is one of those bands that are incredibly personal to people. There are a few moments in my life that are permanently bonded to SxDx songs. So many long time fans can say the same.
@@rnrtruestories Concrete Blonde. That’s another one of those bands whose following tends to feel a very personal connection to the music. I’m in my mid 40s now and have listened to both bands since I was in my tweens. Definitely the soundtrack of my life. I’ve met many people over the years that say the same about both bands. I was pleasantly surprised to see you cover both so closely together.
@@MandaMalicefor me, these guys and Youth Brigade. Youth Brigade had positive messages compared to other bands and some of their songs hit hard with topics about suicidal friends, etc.
I have to agree. Must have been a hit to Mike's ego for it not to sell as well as the last one, but it aged well. He plays the best ones live even on the latest tours: Dear Lover, Untitled, I Was Wrong, Don't Drag Me Down and sometimes another. Honestly this album is one of their best
I bought the self titled cassette back in 1990 during my freshman year of high school. And to this day it’s still something I listen to at least once a week.
I remember meeting Ness at Casey Royer's apt in Brea in the summer of 1979. Mike was sitting over in the corner strumming a Black SG and had both wrists in casts. I also noticed he had like 6 safety pins in each ear. I asked him what happened to his wrist and he told me he fell out of a tree ... lol. I got to be friends with Mike, and later with Dennis when he joined the band. This was a good snapshot of the band, trust me there are many more " Untold Stories " that I will let rest in peace
MIKE AND SOCIAL D WERE EARLY EARLY HEROES OF MINE. I SAW THE PRISON BOUND TOUR WHEN I WAS STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL. AND LATER EMBRACED ROCKABILLY AS A LIFESTYLE. COMING FROM OHIO AND MOVING TO LOS ANGELES, I UNDERSTAND THE CULTURE SHIFT HE HAD EARLY ON VERY WELL. I'M 34 YEARS SOBER NOW AFTER QUITTING THE YEAR I SAW THE BAND.....
Have been a huge fan of Social D ever since my dad showed them to me back when I was a young kid. My parents always referred to me as Mommy's Little Monster. I remember being able to see the 25th anniversary tour of their self entitled album, which was my favorite album and the album that introduced me to SD. It was such a good show, I love Social Distortion. Probably my favorite band ever.
Last I heard Mike’s cancer surgery went well. Speedy recovery Mike. You are a true rocker, paid the dues of freedom. And sustained me in college. Thanks Mike & Social D.
Just bought my tickets for Social D and Bad Religion, gonna be my 8th time seeing Social D, Ness, back from a bout with throat cancer, said the band will be playing Mommy's little monster in it's entirety on the upcoming 24' tour dates with Bad Religion. Should be a great show featuring two So-Cal punk rock icons.
That sounds really fun. I wish they were coming to New Mexico. Luckily we have Descendents, Circle Jerks and Adolescents in March! I hope the Adolescents play Class War by the Dils again! Also OFF! is amazing
Growing up a social D fan due to my pops I was always told when I wear their shirt people are gonna talk smack due to them doing what most punk bands couldn’t do and achieve in success and staying relevant over the years
I am lucky to be seeing these guys tomorrow at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in New Hampshire. Will be the 2nd time I've seen them here and once at the House of Blues in Boston. I originally grew up in SoCal with these guys so they are my favorite band.
Live at the Roxy chnaged my musical education. My brother in law brought me a taped copy and I listened to it so much I broke it. I bought it on CD and took it to a friend. Some okder kids in the class asked what it was and one of them said, if you like punk I will bring you some stuff. The next day he brought me like 3 punk o rama Cds and 2 warped tour comps. I found so many bands from that. Social Distortion literally saved me from the top 20 radio
I think it's more than decent- it's bad ass. I can't decide if I love it or the original more. I think that's where I first heard them, and then saw the videos for Bad Luck and Ball and Chain. I was hooked
The first time I heard Social D was when they opened for Neil Young in Oklahoma City on St. Patrick's Day 1991. I was hooked immediately, and they've been one of my all time favorite bands ever since.
I remember discovering them in my teens, and immediately trying to emulate Mike Ness' style of dress because i was so sure it would automatically make me "cool" lol
I got turned on to SD after seeing the doc on Night Flight. When I first heard Prison Bound I couldn't stand it. Years later I finally got it. One of the best records ever.
I saw " Another state of mind" on WGN's " night flight" as well! I later saw "Mommy's Little Monster" at the Camelot Music store in the local mall and immediately snapped it up... Been a fan since the mid-eighties and enjoyed watching the evolution of social D
Seeing "Another State of Mind" on Night Flight is how I learned about Social Distortion too. I was transfixed by the idea that you could rely on friends as much, or more, as you could your family. This was enlightening to a 15 year old living in a Southern US state.
Thanks for this! I was a little late to the game- I was more into hardcore hip hop/rap in the late 80's and early 90's, but loved some metal and hard rock too (as well as country- I'm all over the place...). I remember hearing their cover of Ring of Fire, and then seeing the videos for Bad Luck and Ball and Chain in '92, and was hooked. Just their sound and how they melded genres, and their whole sorta retro aesthetic. Just the definition of cool in my mind. I bought a few CD's and have been a super fan since. I fucking love them! I finally saw them play about 10 years ago- such a great show. I bought tix again last year, which was sidelined since Mike was battling cancer. Now I'm hyped because he is healing, and I'll get to see them play TWICE this year (once in May in Charleston, and again this fall for last year's postponed show up in VA Beach). Long live SxDx!! (Side note- Bruce Springsteen said "Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell" was his favorite album that year)
Live at the Roxy is their true greatest hits album and sounds 100 times better than the actual greatest hits album. The greatest hits album sounds like demo versions to me.
Never heard of them until my much older cousin Richie got me that album for Christmas back in the 90's. I was just a kid, but he knew I was into punk and metal, and taught me one of the greatest albums of ALL time.
My favorite concert was a triple act of Social Distortion, Sonic Youth, and Neil Young. SD was killer at that show, and I got to rock out with Kim Gordon during NY's set a few rows from the front.
First time I saw that guy - Greaser with eye liner?! He got my attention. I wanted to hear more about his deal. So he recruited a listener, solely by looking that way. Whatever gets you to tune in.
I ran with this crowd from 79 to 82. Mike was a good friend, but he always chided me cos I wouldn't stick a needle in my arm. The night I stayed in the Black Hole is a great memory .Dennis, Brent Liles, James Lavesque, all died too young. Cheers Mike!!!
First time I saw them was 1982. The club they were supposed to play at got shut down, so they played in a friends barn out in the country. Still one of the best shows I’d seen. I just saw them again last night (May 21,2024). And the were killer! As a side note, Julian Ness’ band (Love Crimes) opened. He looks and sounds da just like his Dad 👍🏻
Somewhere between heaven and hell was my first Social D album and even in my teens This time darling was very relatable and that was an amazing album top to bottom. I still listen to them today. Great band!
Love these guys. Seen them a bunch- even proposed to my wife during “ring of fire” at a show over 20 years ago. They are coheadling a tour with Bad Religion this spring.
Social D actually had a show in my town in Northern California. For legal and personal reasons, I had quit drinking and been sober around 3 years at that point, so I actually still remember the show 4 years later. They have quite a few great songs imo, a few of them have the ability to touch-effect my emotions and memories in a bitter-sweet, sad but needed way.
I was at a Social Distortion concert and a punk couple just got married they were slow dancing in the center of the mosh pit, it was beautiful! Would've been an epic picture.
Wait, what? Where in NH? That's where I'm from originally, it would kill me if I missed my chance to meet one of my favorite musicians ever. Fuuuck. Even my gf at that time was a huge fan, so it would've been beyond awesome to just bump into him somewhere. Especially if it was somewhere I was at pretty often anyway.
I sincerely appreciate the fact that you brought up social distortion but you speak Hella fast without any separation or emotionality… Appreciate the video and many blessings to you. It’s very clear that you were never “truly” a part of this generation outside of just trying to make a cool TH-cam channel about the old-school punk scene.
I set up their gigs in SF. One of my favs. The Tenderloin bar, a old brewery factory, etc. If only we had cell phone/cameras back then. But my memories are just as stong as a pic.
I caught them about a half dozen times over the years, from Boston to San Francisco. Never saw a bad show, because they killed it every time. And they often had bad ass opening bands that just set their shows apart right out of the gate. I spent most of my early teenage years on being a huge fan of Social D. And all these years later, the right song can pull me right back to where I was when I first heard it, or a strong memory from hearing it again while doing something important. They're one of those "once in a generation" bands as far as I'm concerned.
Met them the first time in 1980 or 81, watching them play in my friends garage. They were my intro into punk at 9 years old, so they hold a special place in my life. Last time I saw them was back in 2001, watching from the stage, far too long ago.
They have been on my bucket list for so long and I finally got to see them on tour with Bad Religion. I will say that they did not disappoint. It was my wifes first punk concert and even she was impressed with how good a show the two bands put on.
Saw Social D at the Joint in Las Vegas about 20 years ago. At the show, I randomly ran into a friend of mine who happened to have backstage passes that he wasn’t gonna use. I was crazy excited! A friend and I went backstage after the show but unfortunately Mike Ness had left right after the concert to see the doctor as he had strained his vocal cords during the show. Never got to meet him but we saw the only Vegas show that tour as he had to cancel the remaining Vegas gigs due to throat issues.
I've always ran into Mike under odd circumstances one of them being helping him carry a mattress to the back of his brothers house nobody ever mentions Troy he's a great musician also
Started listening to SD in 89, first saw em in 94 ar the Big Melle in HI and many times since with the most recent in 2021 at Aftershock in CA, always a good show.
A while back, Mike Ness was leasing an industrial unit in the Fullerton complex I was a tenant also. I had casual conversation with Mike a few times. He’s a really down to earth guy. I wish I had witnessed to Mike about incidents involving Jesus Christ that I had experienced in that very industrial building complex. I regret opportunities I have not taken. Nobody needs to spend eternity, existing in a terrifying state of regret. I don’t know what The Lord is doing with Mike. I should’ve asked. I have been privileged by The Lord to witness several of His Interventions. I should’ve spoken up, instead of being silent. I Suppose I’m shy about declaring that am solidly a believer in Christ Jesus. Folks are quick to mock Believers in Christ.
I just saw them last week, absolutely amazing, such an incredible band. Mike is doing great and feeling great, they sound just like the records. One of the best shows I've ever been to.
My first taste of SD was in the early 90s after getting on the guest list through WNYU for their gig at CBGBs, I was hooked for life. I was too young to get into punk during NYCs scene, rather I got into it after metal became hair metal and I couldnt relate to my heros looking like girls. I found the rawness in punk and started backtracking. At my place in time I was a hybrid in my musical appreciation and did not get stuck being within the lines of one genre, especially growing up in the NYC boroughs. It was NYCs creative peak, punk, rap, house music, thrash started its rise and I got into that in a huge way with Metallicas And Justice For All. Im lucky to have come up in this period and SD being part of my mix.
I didn’t realize he was a fellow Masshole. They’ve always put on such a great show. The first time I saw them was for the self titled album in 90 or 91. Their music is timeless.
It's true - their early-90s successes made them look like a part of the Alternative-movement. From my perspective, it was "White Light...", with its often Bad-Religion-like melodies, that brought them into the consciousness of the 90s-Punk-crowd. And the follow-up would ride high on the Greaser-/Punk'n'Roll-movement from the turn of the century... Which closes the circle and shows that they became one of the few acts that everyone can agree on.
What blew me away was hearing the description of the band as "like if Nirvana met Garth Brooks". Like, how are you going to write as a music critic, and not know what the hell rockabilly was? Social D wasn't even the only rockabilly influenced band around even at that time, they were just doing it better than everyone else. How the hell does a music critic not know any of that? I saw Social D at the Warfield in San Francisco years back with Tiger Army opening. It was before Tiger went full-on psychobilly, so it was a great show front to back.
My friend Ray and Mike were both in the LA punk scene together during Social D's early days. Shared pics of them in their early days with me just 2 years ago. Sadly Ray passed 2 years ago from pill addiction laced with fentanyl. We miss you Ray and your stories of the SoCal punk scene of that era
I worked a Social Distortion show and am glad he had his shit together. I met Ness as a fan a couple times and at some after show parties and shows I worked as a bouncer in Detroit. Social D will always be awesome to me.
Mike was ahead of his time. We weren't friends but knew alot of same people. Got in a fight not by choice but he ended up with broken nose, nobody bit his ear but it was messed up from asphalt. We left as cops pulled up i believe he went to jail. I moved to Central Coast Ca 2001 he lived in Morro Bay then I think. Did tile at his mother inlaws house he was supposed to come by and have a beer days end but never saw him. His success was self made all his songs about where he grew up and how tough it was being punk are absolutely true. His music to this day is timeless. He earned every bit of his success. Got to see him in concert in Paso Robles several years ago and he rocked it.
Opened up with my band for SD in 96 (?) Dennis was the sweetest person I ever met. Got to play Mike's guitar cos we were full on about Les Paul Deluxes. We both had one so we swapped guitars back and forth during soundcheck. His one was better. Drummer called out and said something like: 'it's a soundcheck but there's a bunch of kids on the stage'. Mike gave me back my Les Paul and asked the bass guy: 'does the smell bothers you too?' Classic. I use that line to this day...
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Throw your suggestions down below for topics you'd like to see us cover. A lot of people asked for Social Distortion, so here it is.
How about the Decendants????
There's two bands I have in mind: Killing Joke and Tumbleweed.
Al Jorgensen and his various side bands and projects. Or one about Wax Trax records
Truestories, since you are covering a band that covered a Johnny Cash song, can you make a video on what made Johnny Cash do covers on Depeche Mode, Soundgarden and others?
Plus, yes, I know you already did a video on Johnny Cash's cover of Nine Inch Nails' "Hurt".
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Mike dated my mother briefly in the 1980's, he signed the guitar they would play together, 40 years later it's the coolest thing I own
Are you his son maybe? 😳
Lucky 😊
My mom dated Dime Bag in high school. No autographs just photos of my young mother with a legend.
@@gringocatrachovery cool still at least
Everyone knows someone
After 40 years, Mike Ness got awarded with the Key to the City of Fullerton, on top of just kicking tonsil cancer's ass! Mike's gone thru hell, and thankfully he's still with us.
smoking and drinking will do that
I just seen them the other day in Pittsburgh. I question if Mike really beat cancer, or he said fuck it, if im gonna die, im gonna go out doing what i love to do. Joey Ramone kept quiet about his cancer issue. Either way the older we all get, the more this music slowly disappears. Glad alot of them are still hanging on and keeping it alive as long as they can.
Saw them last night. Moving experience.
@@stevohavener3277I saw them in Milwaukee with Bad Religion on 5-14-24. Mike seemed optimistic about the band continuing on for a good while yet during his usual stage banter.
I met Mike at Classic Tattoo, Fullerton. My friend Eric Maaske tattooed him at his shop. Mike was selling his 55 Pontiac, and Eric arranged the meet and greet, and I purchased the Pontiac from Mike.
That’s a great story. Do you still have it ?
Wait…! So you have Mike Ness' car?? That's awesome!! 😎🔥
@@jaimefloresalarcon1774 I bought it from Mike in 1995 and regretfully sold it 2005 due to financial burden. I miss that Pontiac!
That's so rad
Your a lucky individual, love the story.
The first cd I ever bought way back in 8th grade was Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell. Now at 45 and I still listen to Social D all the time. Mike is an incredible songwriter. I’m glad I finally got to see them a few years back.
Somewhere between heaven and hell holds a special place for me... I absolutely love every song on it...
78’ friends!
Still listen to SD today too!
My first album of theirs was the self titled: I got it from the record shop because the cover looked cool. Got home and the minute I heard “So Far Away” I was hooked.
Same same...I still have it on my playlists
Every song
For me being 10 yrs. older it was Mommy's little monster on cassette...
In 1989, Soundgarden opened for Social Distortion and I was lucky to be there.
Saw that tour at The Berkeley Square, Berkeley, CA. It ruled.
I remember going over the hill attending shows there.@@Andrew-kb4px
Social distortion and their songs got me through high school and probably kept me from hanging myself . I hope I get to see Ness live one day.
65 yrs old and still rockin out to SocD. To me, best band ever.
Hear ya buddy ! one of the best gigs i ever seen Social D . at Irving Plaza N.Y.C. . Give the Clash a run for their money !
Mommy's Little Monster was my favorite album way back when Mike moved in next door to me in Huntington Beach. I was thrilled to say the least. We hung out in his down time before he got sober - sharing meals and stories. We even worked out some progressions on songs that ended up on Prison Bound. He said I played well but that I was too metal (my early Ritchie Blackmore and Iron Maiden influences always intruded). He was like a big brother for a bit, rightfully telling me that some of the punks I hung with were bad news. I eventually took his advice and cut them loose. In some ways it was it was a case of "Don't meet your heroes" because the mystique could never match reality. God forbid he be human, right? He was and is a solid human being. I wish him well.
Cheers from Westminster CA..
Met him a few times at the Ink N Iron festival.. though Steve Soto RIP.. and my friend Primo and Matt.. he was chill..
I toured with them in the early 90s and was also the first opener before Screaming Trees. Love SD
My moms favorite group . My 1st tattoo was the s.d skull . She was unalived by her boyfriend a month ago . Listening to social distortion is how I connect with my mom now and all my emotions pour out . Especially when listening to "writing on the wall" . Cant wait for pctober 6th 2024 when they come to montreal canada 🙏
Sorry you went through this. I saw them in Tulsa last night in Tulsa. 10/20/2024. I hope you enjoyed the show.
@@ShaunyP26 It was memorable I wont forget this night . At the merch stand I bought a jesus sacred heart picture on a piece of wood signed by mike ness that says " stand up strong feel the pain , when the angels sing . Life and death dont mean a thing til the angels sing " . I put it on my mom's altar next to her ashes . Helps me with grieving . Its priceless . 🙏
While working security at Harpos in Detroit, I met Mike Ness and the rest of Social D. Unlike other bands, these guys were humble and down to Earth. They even invited me to the backstage buffet!
What’s up Detroit!
That must have been a great job.
The best times of my life! I got to meet so many of the 80s hair bands. Although sometimes I had to physically remove drunk and rowdy customers and stop fights. It was well worth it.
Happy festivus! The holiday when your down here with the rest of us.
A friend of mine used to do security in the parking there with his Doberman dog until he almost got his head blown off in the parking lot but lost his ear instead.
Second time in just a few weeks you covered a “this band save my life” bands. Again this is one of those bands that are incredibly personal to people. There are a few moments in my life that are permanently bonded to SxDx songs. So many long time fans can say the same.
Thanks. What was the other band?
@@rnrtruestories Concrete Blonde. That’s another one of those bands whose following tends to feel a very personal connection to the music. I’m in my mid 40s now and have listened to both bands since I was in my tweens. Definitely the soundtrack of my life. I’ve met many people over the years that say the same about both bands.
I was pleasantly surprised to see you cover both so closely together.
@@MandaMalicefor me, these guys and Youth Brigade. Youth Brigade had positive messages compared to other bands and some of their songs hit hard with topics about suicidal friends, etc.
Longtime fan here..... Can definitely relate. Every song has memories and emotions attached from good and bad times of my life.
One of my all time favorites. If you grew up in this scene, he left a permanent mark in your memory. Nothing but respect.
You didn't mention that legendary drummer Chuck Biscuits joined Social D in 1996 !!!
Didn't mention Brent Liles or his death. Didnt mention Johnny Two Bags or and of the new lineup either.
Yeah mike is the only original member
Missed Atom Willard and Charlie Quintana also...
White light,white heat,white trash is a great album!Every song is rockin'!
I have to agree. Must have been a hit to Mike's ego for it not to sell as well as the last one, but it aged well. He plays the best ones live even on the latest tours: Dear Lover, Untitled, I Was Wrong, Don't Drag Me Down and sometimes another. Honestly this album is one of their best
Ikr...how can you not relate to the lyrics in that album? You would have to have led a boring life so far not to 🤘
Amen
Yep. Crown Of Thorns is my favorite Social D song.
WLWH and Sex, Love and Rock'n'Roll are my favorites. WLWH for the gritty dark undertones, and Sex Love RnR for the upbeat feel good songs
I see something about social distortion, I instantly click. One of my absolute favorite bands
Social D is in my top 5 favorite all-time bands!!!
I bought the self titled cassette back in 1990 during my freshman year of high school. And to this day it’s still something I listen to at least once a week.
I remember meeting Ness at Casey Royer's apt in Brea in the summer of 1979. Mike was sitting over in the corner strumming a Black SG and had both wrists in casts. I also noticed he had like 6 safety pins in each ear. I asked him what happened to his wrist and he told me he fell out of a tree ... lol. I got to be friends with Mike, and later with Dennis when he joined the band. This was a good snapshot of the band, trust me there are many more " Untold Stories " that I will let rest in peace
MIKE AND SOCIAL D WERE EARLY EARLY HEROES OF MINE. I SAW THE PRISON BOUND TOUR WHEN I WAS STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL. AND LATER EMBRACED ROCKABILLY AS A LIFESTYLE. COMING FROM OHIO AND MOVING TO LOS ANGELES, I UNDERSTAND THE CULTURE SHIFT HE HAD EARLY ON VERY WELL. I'M 34 YEARS SOBER NOW AFTER QUITTING THE YEAR I SAW THE BAND.....
Have been a huge fan of Social D ever since my dad showed them to me back when I was a young kid. My parents always referred to me as Mommy's Little Monster. I remember being able to see the 25th anniversary tour of their self entitled album, which was my favorite album and the album that introduced me to SD. It was such a good show, I love Social Distortion. Probably my favorite band ever.
Last I heard Mike’s cancer surgery went well.
Speedy recovery Mike. You are a true rocker, paid the dues of freedom. And sustained me in college.
Thanks Mike & Social D.
Just bought my tickets for Social D and Bad Religion, gonna be my 8th time seeing Social D, Ness, back from a bout with throat cancer, said the band will be playing Mommy's little monster in it's entirety on the upcoming 24' tour dates with Bad Religion. Should be a great show featuring two So-Cal punk rock icons.
Yeah I'm going
Cant wait
Does he still do that fake "argument/fight" with a member of the crowd thing? I can't remember how it goes but I used to have it almost memorized 🤣
That sounds really fun. I wish they were coming to New Mexico. Luckily we have Descendents, Circle Jerks and Adolescents in March! I hope the Adolescents play Class War by the Dils again! Also OFF! is amazing
I'm hating that they're skipping Denver. Nothing even close. 2 of my favorite bands
All good music tails of life and hard times....love social Distortion....fan since 78
Somewhere between heaven and hell is one of my all time favorite albums. Social D is my youth. Love them. Wishing Mike a speedy recovery.
Growing up a social D fan due to my pops I was always told when I wear their shirt people are gonna talk smack due to them doing what most punk bands couldn’t do and achieve in success and staying relevant over the years
F them! I saw them at a backyard party in Chino Ca 83' and still wear their shirts today.
Mike ness is too broad of a soul to be shoved into a genre of music. Social D did it all and did it to perfection, the lost tracks are where it’s at
Still one of my favorite bands. I met Mike Ness twice. Down to earth cool dude.
As a 20 year old today im still fighting for acceptance for being different. Mike Ness will always be a hero of mine. His lyrics got me through alot.
I am lucky to be seeing these guys tomorrow at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom in New Hampshire. Will be the 2nd time I've seen them here and once at the House of Blues in Boston. I originally grew up in SoCal with these guys so they are my favorite band.
The Rodney on the Roq albums were how I discovered quite a few local punk bands in the early'80s. 😁👍🏻
Rodney was great! I caught the Germs interview when I was 7, lol ..never looked back!
Live at the Roxy chnaged my musical education. My brother in law brought me a taped copy and I listened to it so much I broke it. I bought it on CD and took it to a friend. Some okder kids in the class asked what it was and one of them said, if you like punk I will bring you some stuff. The next day he brought me like 3 punk o rama Cds and 2 warped tour comps. I found so many bands from that. Social Distortion literally saved me from the top 20 radio
I remember a classic rock station play Social Distortion's decent cover of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" many times.
I think it's more than decent- it's bad ass. I can't decide if I love it or the original more. I think that's where I first heard them, and then saw the videos for Bad Luck and Ball and Chain. I was hooked
I learned hot to play it from their cover. Making Believe too.
Lol decent is the perfect way to describe it.
I saw Social Distortion live in 1984 & I still have pics of Mike Ness & I from then. I love the movie Another State of Mind!
So much history in this band. Great video only scratches the surface!
I was blessed to see SD open for Neil Young in 1991. Fucking amazing show!!
The first time I heard Social D was when they opened for Neil Young in Oklahoma City on St. Patrick's Day 1991. I was hooked immediately, and they've been one of my all time favorite bands ever since.
Me too!! They were Great!! Sonic Youth also opened the night I saw them at Providence Civic Center 👍
We met Mike in Dallas Texas when he was recording his solo album. Great guy.
The first real “show” I attended was Social Distortion at St Andrew’s Hall in 1991. I was floored at how great they sounded & how cool they were.
St Andrew’s Hall in Detroit?
@@andrewstableford9781 Yes! (or was it 1990...)
That’s fantastic! That’s one of my favorite venues of all time! Played there in the early 90s
Me 2!! Loved that stage.@@SteveEarle-q9n
I remember discovering them in my teens, and immediately trying to emulate Mike Ness' style of dress because i was so sure it would automatically make me "cool" lol
I got turned on to SD after seeing the doc on Night Flight. When I first heard Prison Bound I couldn't stand it. Years later I finally got it. One of the best records ever.
I saw " Another state of mind" on WGN's " night flight" as well!
I later saw "Mommy's Little Monster" at the Camelot Music store in the local mall and immediately snapped it up...
Been a fan since the mid-eighties and enjoyed watching the evolution of social D
Seeing "Another State of Mind" on Night Flight is how I learned about Social Distortion too. I was transfixed by the idea that you could rely on friends as much, or more, as you could your family. This was enlightening to a 15 year old living in a Southern US state.
Thanks for this! I was a little late to the game- I was more into hardcore hip hop/rap in the late 80's and early 90's, but loved some metal and hard rock too (as well as country- I'm all over the place...). I remember hearing their cover of Ring of Fire, and then seeing the videos for Bad Luck and Ball and Chain in '92, and was hooked. Just their sound and how they melded genres, and their whole sorta retro aesthetic. Just the definition of cool in my mind. I bought a few CD's and have been a super fan since. I fucking love them! I finally saw them play about 10 years ago- such a great show. I bought tix again last year, which was sidelined since Mike was battling cancer. Now I'm hyped because he is healing, and I'll get to see them play TWICE this year (once in May in Charleston, and again this fall for last year's postponed show up in VA Beach). Long live SxDx!! (Side note- Bruce Springsteen said "Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell" was his favorite album that year)
This band needs more recognition. They are one of the greatest Rock and Roll bands ever.
I saw Socal Distortion at Irving Plaza in New York City, shortly after the 9/11 attacks. Best concert I have every been to.
I saw that documentary with social distortion and minor threat. In the 80's on a show called night flight.
“Live at the Roxy” displays how much better they are live versus in the studio. They’re great in the recording studio, but become amazing on stage.
Yup,all the songs on that one are much better than the studio versions.
Live at the Roxy is their true greatest hits album and sounds 100 times better than the actual greatest hits album. The greatest hits album sounds like demo versions to me.
I love Social D! Their songs have got me through some tough times. White light white heat white trash is the best album ever! RIP Dennis Danell
@TravisBickle420 totally agreed seriously underrated album
Never heard of them until my much older cousin Richie got me that album for Christmas back in the 90's. I was just a kid, but he knew I was into punk and metal, and taught me one of the greatest albums of ALL time.
It's probably the best rock album ever
Thx for this. I came to them midway through their career, but have maintained a soft spot for Mike and whatever incarnation of SD is happening.
I saw them when they open for Neil Young in LA, he sang rocking the free world.
A major influence on Mike Ness was playing in the band Easter with Danny Dean, during Ness's drying out period.
My favorite concert was a triple act of Social Distortion, Sonic Youth, and Neil Young. SD was killer at that show, and I got to rock out with Kim Gordon during NY's set a few rows from the front.
I saw that tour too!!!
Wow! Wicked @@hunterdavis3003
First time I saw that guy -
Greaser with eye liner?!
He got my attention. I wanted to hear more about his deal. So he recruited a listener, solely by looking that way. Whatever gets you to tune in.
I ran with this crowd from 79 to 82. Mike was a good friend, but he always chided me cos I wouldn't stick a needle in my arm. The night I stayed in the Black Hole is a great memory .Dennis, Brent Liles, James Lavesque, all died too young. Cheers Mike!!!
Knew as well. I went to high school with James from Agent Orange.
We probably crossed paths back then. I played in Dischords with Chuck Briggs around this time.
I have a picture of Mike, Dennis and myself from Flipside magazine 1980..a prized possession
First time I saw them was 1982. The club they were supposed to play at got shut down, so they played in a friends barn out in the country. Still one of the best shows I’d seen. I just saw them again last night (May 21,2024). And the were killer! As a side note, Julian Ness’ band (Love Crimes) opened. He looks and sounds da just like his Dad 👍🏻
54 years old and turning my 18 year old onto Social Distortion. Just an amazing band and looking forward to the next tour in Nashville.
Here from the Netherlands and turning 54 in a few days, 😮 discovered them around White light and still listen to their music.
I've been a fan for decades but never knew much about their history. This was very interesting. Good video!
Glad you enjoyed!
Somewhere between heaven and hell was my first Social D album and even in my teens This time darling was very relatable and that was an amazing album top to bottom. I still listen to them today. Great band!
Love these guys. Seen them a bunch- even proposed to my wife during “ring of fire” at a show over 20 years ago. They are coheadling a tour with Bad Religion this spring.
Social D has been one of my favorite bands ever from the time i was 6 years old to now at 32.
Glad Mike's back on the road. Always a great show. Seen then 5 or 6 times and was never disappointed... F**K CANCER.
Love the sound of this band, especially the guitars.
Social D actually had a show in my town in Northern California. For legal and personal reasons, I had quit drinking and been sober around 3 years at that point, so I actually still remember the show 4 years later. They have quite a few great songs imo, a few of them have the ability to touch-effect my emotions and memories in a bitter-sweet, sad but needed way.
I was at a Social Distortion concert and a punk couple just got married they were slow dancing in the center of the mosh pit, it was beautiful! Would've been an epic picture.
Social Distortion has always had a special place in my heart. Something about the music even helps settle my troubled soul.
I use to live down the street from Mike in the late 90s and early 2Ks when he lived on New Hampshire.
Wait, what? Where in NH? That's where I'm from originally, it would kill me if I missed my chance to meet one of my favorite musicians ever. Fuuuck. Even my gf at that time was a huge fan, so it would've been beyond awesome to just bump into him somewhere. Especially if it was somewhere I was at pretty often anyway.
Social D is the way that rock n'roll is supposed to sound. I will be very glad to see them on tour again in 2024.
I sincerely appreciate the fact that you brought up social distortion but you speak Hella fast without any separation or emotionality…
Appreciate the video and many blessings to you. It’s very clear that you were never “truly” a part of this generation outside of just trying to make a cool TH-cam channel about the old-school punk scene.
I set up their gigs in SF. One of my favs. The Tenderloin bar, a old brewery factory, etc. If only we had cell phone/cameras back then. But my memories are just as stong as a pic.
I got into these guys from the first single. Yes, I'm old. Good stuff. Thanks for the video.
No problem!
One of my favorite bands. Their records inspired me to start playing music.
I really can't think of another rock band that has had a more life-saving, life-changing, inspiring effect on people than Social D.
As the album's released it was like hearing the stories of my life. Now I'm old
Great band. Saw them live in Vegas 3 times. Awesome shows everytime. 🤘
I caught them about a half dozen times over the years, from Boston to San Francisco. Never saw a bad show, because they killed it every time. And they often had bad ass opening bands that just set their shows apart right out of the gate.
I spent most of my early teenage years on being a huge fan of Social D. And all these years later, the right song can pull me right back to where I was when I first heard it, or a strong memory from hearing it again while doing something important. They're one of those "once in a generation" bands as far as I'm concerned.
I still listen to these guys every day. Mike Ness is one of my heroes.
I love social d thank you, I have read a lot about them and pretty much knew most of what you covered but still awesome to watch
Met them the first time in 1980 or 81, watching them play in my friends garage. They were my intro into punk at 9 years old, so they hold a special place in my life. Last time I saw them was back in 2001, watching from the stage, far too long ago.
Saw Social D, Sonic Youth and Neil Young in Hamilton Ontario. Mind blown. However I think that’s where I picked up my tinnitus. Worth it though.
They have been on my bucket list for so long and I finally got to see them on tour with Bad Religion. I will say that they did not disappoint. It was my wifes first punk concert and even she was impressed with how good a show the two bands put on.
My all time favorite band can listen to them 24/7
Got into Social D thru the Another State Of Mind documentary shortly after it was released. Have loved them ever since.
Saw Social D at the Joint in Las Vegas about 20 years ago. At the show, I randomly ran into a friend of mine who happened to have backstage passes that he wasn’t gonna use. I was crazy excited! A friend and I went backstage after the show but unfortunately Mike Ness had left right after the concert to see the doctor as he had strained his vocal cords during the show. Never got to meet him but we saw the only Vegas show that tour as he had to cancel the remaining Vegas gigs due to throat issues.
I've always ran into Mike under odd circumstances one of them being helping him carry a mattress to the back of his brothers house nobody ever mentions Troy he's a great musician also
My buddys brother was john mauer the bass player for social d. Met them a few times and mike ness was awesome. Such a good dude. Miss ya grover
Lifelong fan of SD. I found out today Mike Ness was born in Lynn Lynn the city of sin and it totally makes sense.
Started listening to SD in 89, first saw em in 94 ar the Big Melle in HI and many times since with the most recent in 2021 at Aftershock in CA, always a good show.
A while back, Mike Ness was leasing an industrial unit in the Fullerton complex
I was a tenant also.
I had casual conversation with Mike a few times. He’s a really down to earth guy.
I wish I had witnessed to Mike about
incidents involving Jesus Christ that I
had experienced in that very industrial building complex.
I regret opportunities I have not taken.
Nobody needs to spend eternity, existing in a
terrifying state of regret.
I don’t know what The Lord is doing with Mike. I should’ve asked.
I have been privileged by The Lord to
witness several of His Interventions.
I should’ve spoken up, instead of being
silent.
I Suppose I’m shy about declaring that
am solidly a believer in Christ Jesus. Folks
are quick to mock Believers in Christ.
I just saw them last week, absolutely amazing, such an incredible band. Mike is doing great and feeling great, they sound just like the records. One of the best shows I've ever been to.
Hell yeah. I grew up in Dana Point California. South Orange County California. And I also have family in Massachusetts
My first taste of SD was in the early 90s after getting on the guest list through WNYU for their gig at CBGBs, I was hooked for life. I was too young to get into punk during NYCs scene, rather I got into it after metal became hair metal and I couldnt relate to my heros looking like girls. I found the rawness in punk and started backtracking. At my place in time I was a hybrid in my musical appreciation and did not get stuck being within the lines of one genre, especially growing up in the NYC boroughs. It was NYCs creative peak, punk, rap, house music, thrash started its rise and I got into that in a huge way with Metallicas And Justice For All. Im lucky to have come up in this period and SD being part of my mix.
I didn’t realize he was a fellow Masshole. They’ve always put on such a great show. The first time I saw them was for the self titled album in 90 or 91. Their music is timeless.
It's true - their early-90s successes made them look like a part of the Alternative-movement.
From my perspective, it was "White Light...", with its often Bad-Religion-like melodies, that brought them into the consciousness of the 90s-Punk-crowd.
And the follow-up would ride high on the Greaser-/Punk'n'Roll-movement from the turn of the century... Which closes the circle and shows that they became one of the few acts that everyone can agree on.
What blew me away was hearing the description of the band as "like if Nirvana met Garth Brooks". Like, how are you going to write as a music critic, and not know what the hell rockabilly was? Social D wasn't even the only rockabilly influenced band around even at that time, they were just doing it better than everyone else. How the hell does a music critic not know any of that?
I saw Social D at the Warfield in San Francisco years back with Tiger Army opening. It was before Tiger went full-on psychobilly, so it was a great show front to back.
I have a small baby blue electric guitar that Mike Ness signed for me at H.O.B a long time ago. Still have it to this day somehwere
My friend Ray and Mike were both in the LA punk scene together during Social D's early days. Shared pics of them in their early days with me just 2 years ago. Sadly Ray passed 2 years ago from pill addiction laced with fentanyl. We miss you Ray and your stories of the SoCal punk scene of that era
Big fan my 25 yr old daughter was raised hearing the music. She’s still a fan she also like kpop so let the youth decide their own path.
I worked a Social Distortion show and am glad he had his shit together. I met Ness as a fan a couple times and at some after show parties and shows I worked as a bouncer in Detroit.
Social D will always be awesome to me.
Mike was ahead of his time. We weren't friends but knew alot of same people. Got in a fight not by choice but he ended up with broken nose, nobody bit his ear but it was messed up from asphalt. We left as cops pulled up i believe he went to jail. I moved to Central Coast Ca 2001 he lived in Morro Bay then I think. Did tile at his mother inlaws house he was supposed to come by and have a beer days end but never saw him. His success was self made all his songs about where he grew up and how tough it was being punk are absolutely true. His music to this day is timeless. He earned every bit of his success. Got to see him in concert in Paso Robles several years ago and he rocked it.
Opened up with my band for SD in 96 (?) Dennis was the sweetest person I ever met. Got to play Mike's guitar cos we were full on about Les Paul Deluxes. We both had one so we swapped guitars back and forth during soundcheck. His one was better. Drummer called out and said something like: 'it's a soundcheck but there's a bunch of kids on the stage'. Mike gave me back my Les Paul and asked the bass guy: 'does the smell bothers you too?' Classic. I use that line to this day...
How sick was the Neil and Crazy Horse tour with Social D and Sonic Youth! So rad
Met Mike before a gig at Red Roof Inne in Sacramento. He listened to me bitch about work. Cool guy.
Thanks for the story! I love Social D.
Me too!
Good video. One of my favorite punk bands. I still have Mommy's Little Monster original pressing still.