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Azkena Rock Festival 2026

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Vitoria-Gasteiz

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About Social Distortion

Social Distortion, a pioneering punk band from Los Angeles, was formed in 1978 by singer and guitarist Mike Ness. Emerging from the city’s dynamic punk scene, the original lineup included drummer Casey Royer and brothers Frank and Rikk Agnew, who later left to join the Adolescents. Dennis Danell soon became a key member, initially on bass before switching to guitar, solidifying the band’s core sound.

Their debut album, *Mommy’s Little Monster* (1983), captured raw punk energy blended with the rebellious swagger reminiscent of The Rolling Stones. However, the band faced challenges when Ness battled heroin addiction, causing a four-year hiatus before their next release. Returning in 1988 with *Prison Bound*, Social Distortion evolved by integrating country and roots rock influences alongside their punk foundations.

The 1990 self-titled album expanded their reach, featuring the hit "Ball and Chain" and a memorable cover of Johnny Cash’s "Ring of Fire," both supported by significant MTV exposure. Their commercial peak came with *Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell* (1992), which included the popular radio track "Bad Luck." Despite the tragic loss of guitarist Dennis Danell in 2000, the band persevered, adding Jonny Wickersham and Charlie Quintana to the lineup. Subsequent albums like *Sex, Love and Rock ’n’ Roll* (2004) and *Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes* (2011) showcased their enduring skill at blending punk’s intensity with blues, rockabilly, and country elements.

Social Distortion remains an influential force, defined by Mike Ness's resilience and a signature sound that transcends punk, making them legends in American rock history.

Genres

Punk•Rock