Social Distortion

Not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Eligible since: 2009

First Recording: 1983

Previously Considered? No  what's this?

Social Distortion
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Essential Albums (?)WikipediaYouTube
Prison Bound (1988)
Social Distortion (1990)
Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell (1992)

Essential Songs (?)WikipediaYouTube
Story of My Life (1990)
Ring of Fire (1990)
I Was Wrong (1996)

Social Distortion @ Wikipedia

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The son of Los Lobos' David Hidalgo is David Hidalgo, Jr., drummer for Social Distortion.

Posted by Roy on Tuesday, 11/17/2015 @ 08:58am


I would probably vote for Social Distortion into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. They have a great punk and rock sound. Ness is authentic in his lyrics and singing. Sounds like a man who has seen plenty of this world and lived his life and survived while others did not. Probably my FAV Social Distortion song is I Was Wrong. Hope they get inducted one day. KING

Posted by KING on Monday, 01/18/2016 @ 23:51pm


Saw these punk titans at Bogarts in Cincinnati last night. Sold out show. Had the 'front of line' option & ended up 2nd row center. Opening act was a lady named Jade Jackson, Americana/Country singer/songwriter from somewhere in Central CA. When she started out, I was surprised. It would be like Paramore opening for Korn. Anyway, Mike Ness produced her album & is very high on her. She has talent & audience was polite.

Show was a rollicking affair. Band has been to the Queen City alot & the feeling is mutual from the fans. Got squished a few times by zealous, drunks trying to get up closer. They played for at least 1 1/2 hours. Think this band has influence in spades. Been around 38 years. To me, serious candidate for inclusion in our Future Rock Hall.

They are on tour now, so if you get a chance to see them...Do It!!!

Posted by Paul in KY on Sunday, 07/30/2017 @ 19:39pm


The most over looked musician to ever sing a note. Mike Ness is pure rock'n roll . . . Shame on the R n Roll HoF. Mike you dererve better!

Posted by Robert on Saturday, 09/29/2018 @ 00:02am


Mike Ness has influenced Rock n Roll as much as any of the greatest artists ever did. Doing his own thing for 40+ years... its time he is recognized for his original contributions to music.

Posted by Greggorio on Wednesday, 08/11/2021 @ 07:54am


Are you f****** kidding me they're not in already that's Criminal they've been stomping the streets of sunset is the early 80s

Posted by Mark Shinagel on Thursday, 05/26/2022 @ 00:12am


These guys have earned it. They've been pounding the pavement for 4 decades. THEY DESERVE IT!

Posted by Cool Ry on Tuesday, 12/20/2022 @ 20:15pm


I can't believe they're not in. 40 years of pure rockabilly! Mike Ness jumped into the crowd at a small venue in Denver when I saw them and helped a kid who was getting mauled in the mosh pit. He started throwing hands and wouldn't put up with it! Then got back onstage and performed for another hour! He's a saint and a hard ass in one!

Posted by Leif on Wednesday, 04/12/2023 @ 08:32am


Social Distortion must be inducted in the Rock and Roll hall of Fame.There tone is so original and it bleeds Rock and Punk.His song writing is straight from the gut.They have given so much to music and music fans.It would be a horrible crime not to have them inducted.If you ask any knowledgeable Rock or Punk fan they will tell you yes they must be inducted and they will say it rabidly.Please listen to the fans.

Posted by Michael Allen on Friday, 11/3/2023 @ 23:57pm


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