Michael James "Mike" Ness is an American guitarist, vocalist, and chief songwriter for the punk rock band Social Distortion, which was formed in 1978. Mike Ness' songs are represented by Downtown Music Publishing.
Finished recording "Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes", the first Social Distortion album since 2004. A November release date is expected. [August 2010]
2
After 2005's highly acclaimed "Sex, Love and Rock'N'Roll", and a nearly sold out World Tour, they are now working on their new Album, which should be released later this year or 2007. One of the new songs that Social D. has been playing live is called "Diamond In The Rough" (available on Anti-Social: Social Distortion Live in Florida 2005) [January 2006]
3
In the studio working on a new Social Distortion album and playing dates around California. [November 2003]
4
Scheduled to start touring with Social Distortion this summer. In the meantime, the band is still in the process of recording a new studio album. [May 2006]
5
Is a vegetarian.
6
Has two sons Johnny and Julian.
7
Lead singer and guitarist of California rock band Social Distortion.
8
A smoking skull in a hat with a martini glass in the left hand is the band's logo.
9
Lead guitarist and vocalist for California rock band Social Distortion.