Mike Ness Interview

If you haven't figured it out, I absolutely adore Social D.

This is a pretty good Mike Ness interview.

"As a co-founding member of Social Distortion in the late 70’s punk explosion in Los Angeles, Mike Ness has evolved into one of punk music’s most recognized and respected musicians and songwriters. Born in Stoneham, Massachusetts and raised in Orange County, California , the lead singer and guitarist for Social Distortion has always held American folk and blues roots music in high regard. Social Distortion's trademark ( ferocious punk cords and aggressive playing style) are infused with thought provoking introspective lyrics, Influenced as much from Johnny Cash and Hank Williams as Joe Strummer and Sid Vicious. . ." [full text-- corrected link]

And my editorial: I think they should have said Johnny Rotten rather than Sid. If they're trying to use the boy to represent the band, it should definitely be Johnny. Mr Strummer is a different matter. Joe's later music is certainly closer to Social D than Mick's later stuff, though it's ALL good and I recommend both BAD and JS & the Mescaleros. Also, I'm pretty sure Social D is considered part of the Orange County punk explosion, and LA and OC do like to consider themselves different from the other.

In other news. . .
February 13, 2006
MIKE NESS BREAKS HIS WRIST BUT SHOW GOES ON!
In case you've heard anything in the rumor mill about Mike Ness breaking his wrist then we're confirming that this is true. Never the less, the show must go on and Mike has reached out to friend Ron Emory of T.S.O.L. to step in and help out on guitar for this tour. We’re excited to have Ron on board and we look forward to seeing all of you real soon!!!"

This tour's been plagued by problems. Sick, cancelled/rescheduled A LOT of LA shows, and there were A LOT of LA shows in the first place. Hope it's a speedy recovery. At least the singing is still going, but it's a lot of fun to watch Mike play. And Johnny. I saw him by the bathroom. That's my Social D story. He's short.