Social Distortion

Social Distortion (often known as Social D) is an influental old school punk band, appearing in the early '80s and still active today.

The band was formed in late 1978 by frontman M

Social Distortion (often known as Social D) is an influental old school punk band, appearing in the early '80s and still active today.

The band was formed in late 1978 by frontman Mike Ness as a teenager. They played with fellow Orange County, California bands such as the Adolescents, China White, and Shattered Faith as part of the nascent hardcore movement. Their music was fast, angry and energetic. In 1984 the band was featured in the seminal punk rockumentary Another State of Mind which was written, produced and directed by Peter Stuart and Adam Small (co-creator of "Mad TV"). The band came to an end in 1985 due to Ness' drug habit and troubles with the law, which eventually landed him in prison.