Social Distortion

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Social Distortion (sometimes referred to as simply Social D) are an influential punk rock band formed in 1978 in Orange County, California. Social Distortion currently consists of Mike Ness (vocals, guitars), Jonny "2 Bags" Wickersham (guitars), Brent Harding (bass) and Charlie Quintana (drums). Social Distortion, along with Minor Threat, Black Flag, Dead Kennedys, Bad Brains and many others, are often credited as one of the leading bands of the 1980s punk revival.

Social Distortion briefly disbanded in 1985, due to frontman Ness' drug addiction, but reformed around 1986 and have continued being active today, even after the death of longtime guitarist Dennis Danell, who succumbed to a brain aneurysm in 2000. Since their inception Social Distortion lineup has been a virtual revolving-door of talent, with many members coming and going; however, Ness has been the only constantSocial Distortion  member.

Among mainstream audiences, Social Distortion are best known for their hit singles "Ball and Chain", "Story of My Life" (both from the 1990 self-titled album), "I Was Wrong" (from the 1996 album White Light, White Heat, White Trash) and "Reach for the Sky" (from their 2004 album Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll) as well as a cover of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire" (also from the self-titled album).

So far, Social Distortion have released six full-length studio albums, two compilations, one live album and two DVDs. Social Distortion last album, Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll, came out on September 28, 2004 and is their first release with current guitarist Jonny "2 Bags" Wickersham, who is Danell's replacement. Recently, there has been a rumor that Social Distortion has returned to the studio working their seventh album, which is reportedly due for release sometime in 2008. Social Distortion also released their first Greatest Hits compilation on June 26, 2007.

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