Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness, Jonny Wickersham, Brent Harding, David Hidalgo Jr., and David Kalish. Starting as a hardcore punk band in the late 1970s to the early 1980s, Social Distortion would go on a temporary hiatus in the mid-1980s, due to Ness's drug addiction and troubles with the law which resulted in extended stints in various rehabilitation centers that lasted for two years. Following their reformation, the band has shifted its style to a country, blues and early rock and roll-influenced style of punk. Since its inception, the band's lineup has seen significant turnover, with Ness as the only constant member. After 43 years of performing, Social Distortion continues to tour and record music.
| Also known as | Social D, Sx Dx |
| Origin | Fullerton, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Punk rock, cowpunk, hardcore punk (early work), pop punk, punk blues |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Labels | 13th Floor, Posh Boy, Restless, Epic, Time Bomb, Epitaph |
| Associated acts | Adolescents, Agent Orange |
| Members | Mike Ness, Jonny "2 Bags" Wickersham, Brent Harding, David Hidalgo Jr. |
Frontman Mike Ness has been the only consistent member of the band since it's creation. Their 2011 album hit number 4 on ths US charts.
They frequently use a martini glass holding, cigarette smoking skeleton as their logo.
Social Distortion Category.. 550 Music artists.. Musical groups from Orange County, California.. Punk rock groups from California.. Epic Records artists.
Latest information about Social Distortion updated on July 28 2021.
