The honest and funny moments that led to mike ness writing two of social distortions greatest punk anthems. Mike ness dope fiend blues acoustic wlyrics by joeawellington. Hes been the leader and one constant member in the seminal punkrock band social distortion for. Sep 23, 2009 mike ness story of my life acoustic mike ness is the lead singer in the band social distortion. See more ideas about mike ness, social distortion and sick boy. For more than 30 years, followers of social distortionpunk pioneers whose longevity has made them one of orange countys bestknown musical exportscould be sure of one thing. Mar 23, 2015 the story of my life is the autobiography ness has toiled over in recent years, writing how he and the band have persevered, survived and become a veteran rock n roll mainstay. Mike ness talks about coachella, next social distortion. Social distortion frontman mike ness penning autobiography story. Stephanie kuehnert interview with mike ness shooting stars mag. Story of my life is a 1990 song by social distortion, written by mike ness, which was released as a single and also appeared on their selftitled album as well.
Social distortions mike ness rocks on in an older and wiser key. However, during the time of recording, mike ness wasnt as confident with how fans would react to the sound, but he thought the risk was worth it so long as he was happy with his progress. After the release of 1992s somewhere between heaven and hell, social d laid low for a while but came back with new. There was speculation that story of my life was a roman a clef when it first appeared. Mike ness lead singer of social distortion solo album of covers and one original under the influences the story in this song is so neat.
Social distortions mike ness might rarely have mixed emotions about hitting. Ball and chain and story of my life by social distortion. Social distortions mike ness hit rock bottom before. Mike ness talks about his upcoming book and new social. His family moved to fullerton, california when he was young and he grew up in a broken home. Leave my heart open but it stays right here in its cage. Social distortions mike ness hit rock bottom before reaching. To help keep our communities safe, all our retail locations are temporarily closed until further notice.
A new album would mean a mix of slashing guitars, tattooed frontman mike ness snarling vocals, and a cathartic release of. Post pictures of beautiful men here vs mmmm nsfw page 31 in addition to all is other wonderful qualities, his musicliterallysaved my fucking life. Mike will join barrett martin, slash, chad smith, duff mckagan, nancy wilson and more at the 2018 musicares concert for recovery at the showbox in seattle on thursday, may 10. Mike ness talks 25 years of social distortion as band prepares to play 1990 breakthrough album live on tour, the singer reflects on recovery and the risks he took to survive. Taking a title from one of his best loved songs, the book will be called story of my life and he aims for a release in 2014. Mike ness talks 25 years of social distortion as band prepares to play 1990 breakthrough album live on tour, the singer reflects on. A 17yearold mike ness spits in a plainclothesmans face and is carted off to jail. Aug 15, 2018 a punk rock concert went awry for trump supporter tim hildebrand of galt, california, when his heckling of mike ness, the lead singer of social distortion, led ness to jump offstage and wallop him. In the first couple years of my recovery, the band wasnt making any.
Buy the hardcover book story of my life by mike ness at indigo. Mcinerney replied, im anticipating some of that kind of speculation, but im utterly confident of not having any lawsuits on my hands. So much of your adult life is shaped and defined by the time you are 12 years old. Mike ness born michael james ness on april 3, 1962 is the band leader and founder of social distortion biography edit. Nov 14, 2018 mike ness is a true rock n roll survivor. Their next selftitled album 1990 brought them their first hits, with a cover of johnny cashs ring of fire and the songs story of my life and ball and chain.
Story of my life social distortion chords and lyrics for. City gardening mike ness reach for the sky cause tomorrow may never come. Apr 22, 2009 it seems like anywhere mike ness goes, he leaves his mark. Social distortions mike ness talks about sobriety, new. But over the past 30 years, the punk godfathers in the band have all but trademarked their sound, a brand of hard rockabillypunk thats cut with. At the risk of losing his book deal, he set that project aside and took a year off to spend time with his wife at their home in orange. Ahead of social distortions soldout show in salt lake city on sept. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A punk rock concert went awry for trump supporter tim hildebrand of galt, california, when his heckling of mike ness, the lead singer of social distortion, led ness to jump offstage and wallop him.
At the risk of losing his book deal, he set that project aside and took a year off to. Story of my life is a 1990 song by social distortion, written by mike ness, which was released as a single and also appeared on their selftitled album as well as live at the roxy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Punk lives ladies and gentleman and mike ness and the boys. Hes been the leader and one constant member in the seminal punkrock band social distortion for nearly 40 years, and hes still going strong at. In the interview, mike confirms that the band is taking the rest of this year off to focus on the writing of their next album, and that hes writing a book called story of my life, which is supposed to be out early next year.
Michael james ness was born april 3rd, 1962 in lynn, massachusetts. His songs about love, heartbreak, addiction, and being a punk trying to find hisher place in the world. Social distortion frontman mike ness says hes performed story of my life so many times it belongs to the fans more than him but it never gets old to hear. Kicked out of his parents home in fullerton at the age of fifteen, he dabbled in drugs and petty crime, involving himself in the punk scene. Amazon price new from used from hardcover please retry hardcover.
Songs like story of my life, ball and chain and it could have been me found bandleader mike ness parsing past relationships and. Social distortions mike ness is penning an autobiography aptly titled after the bands hit song story of my life. Social distortion, revention music center, august 14. Mike ness, the lead singerguitarist of social distortion has been a hero of mine since i first heard the selftitled social distortion album my freshman year of high school. As the frontman for social distortion, hes one of the most influential men in punk rock. It was just all i was doing was, im like you, im a journalist i just report what i see. Mike ness story of my life unplugged live in oc dvd by erossickboy. The story of my life is the autobiography ness has toiled over in recent years, writing how he and the band have persevered, survived and become a.
Mike ness on 40 years of social distortion, new album. Its more about my struggle to become a man at 52 years old, and i am still trying to figure that out. Social distortions on tour to houston and mike ness says a. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Ness was born in lynn, massachusetts on april 3, 1962, and raised in orange county, california. He started social distortion as a teen in 1978, and was promptly arrested at their first show for spitting in a cops face. He is united states of america born singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist. All i was doing was just walking through my life and putting it on paper.
After arrests for burglary and hospital stays for overdoses, he cleaned up, reformed social distortion and released prison bound in 1987. Mike ness told cam not to try to kill me with a knife cause im the type of gal thatd slit his throat in his sleep so yknow that was cool olivia i mean social distortion is in town. Ball and chain, story of my life and a cover of johnny cashs ring of fire. From here you can also learn when, how and why the profession of an actor was chosen. On stage, social distortion frontman mike ness is stoic, ferociously playing guitar and belting out truetolife lyrics while betraying little in the way of emotion. Social distortion frontman mike ness penning autobiography. Social distortions mike ness might rarely have mixed emotions about hitting the road to begin a new tour. Fellow orange countier, mike ness of social distortion is also working on a book and spoke to kroqs dj stryker. Mike ness story of my life book, story of my life book. Social ds first album, mommys little monster brought. I want to do this for the rest of my life, so i better start treating it seriously. Ness, now almost 18, goes into a rage nothing unusual at his fullerton apartment, which other local punks. Story of my life is due out 2014 through crown archetype publishers, and amazon currently lists the book as having a feb. Mike ness dont think twice acoustic mike ness, to lure my sissy to pintrest mike ness, social distortion see more.
In the interview, mike confirms that the band is taking the rest of this year off to focus on the writing of their next album, and that hes writing a book. Les paul custom in the videos for ball and chain and story of my life. Songs such as story of my life, and sick boy became pivotal works in the history and reputation of social distortion. Recently, called up ness to discuss the status of his autobiography story of my life and what hes learned from process, as well as where hed be without social d, maturing as a writer, fantasy jobs, retirement, antiquing, and the three albums he is currently working on. As a solo artist, hes blazing a trail on the alternacountry scene. Social distortions mike ness talks about sobriety, new music and bruce springsteen before the band celebrates its 40th anniversary in irvine.
Story of my life social distortion chords and lyrics for guitar. Social distortion 99 to life 1992 cbgb by dionysushangover. Mike ness of social distortion the story of his life. I know that in the morning now ill see us in the light upon a hill. Ness goldtops have maple necks which he says contribute to his tone especially when using a capo on the second fret. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Social distortions on tour to houston and mike ness says. Mike ness hes a little older now, but that doesnt mean he wasnt a sweet lookin rockabilly boy. Mike ness was born on 19620403 at lynn, massachusetts, united states. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Mike ness if youve been a fan of social distortion for any time at all, you know that mike ness is into authentic. Social distortions mike ness talks about sobriety, new music. There are recordings here that you will not find anywhere else. After purchasing, i listened to it for over a month, while the rest of my classic punk gathered dust.
Mike ness talks about coachella, next social distortion album. Social distortion frontman mike ness recently spoke to kroq dj stryker about the bands appearance at this years coachella, where he met actor danny devito. Michael james ness born april 3, 1962 is an american musician and producer who is the lead guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the punk rock band social distortion, which was formed in 1978. Social distortion ball and chain acoustic by domremi1. Punk lives ladies and gentleman and mike ness and the boys prove it with this box set. He also once used a nonreverse gibson firebird, as seen on the back cover of social distortions 1983 debut mommys little monster, and a white gibson les paul custom in the videos for ball and chain and story of my life. His family relocated to orange county, california later that year and he grew up roaming the streets of.
Mike ness of social distortion the story of his life riffyou. Music lovemusic is lifeamazing musicmike nessthe distillersband posterstype postersrock postersvintage concert posters. Songs like story of my life and the johnny cash cover ring of fire. Its just amazing so i decided to make a video with it. The song describes looking back wistfully on life, a love interest he had as a teenager, and how things have changed and how quickly his life and the opportunity. While he and his legendary punk band are excited to see fans on a twomonth tour with co. Aug 12, 2019 social distortions mike ness might rarely have mixed emotions about hitting the road to begin a new tour. The honest and funny moments that led to mike ness, the vocalist and songwriter for. This is the short version of the social distortion bio the long version could be a 10part miniseries. Mike ness on 40 years of social distortion, new album plans. In a recent interview, social distortion founder and singer mike ness revealed that he has a few projects in the works, such as a new social d album, his next solo album and an autobiography. Mike ness story of my life acoustic mike ness is the lead singer in the band social distortion. When the book does come out, its not gonna be your stereotypical rock book. Aug 27, 2014 recently, called up ness to discuss the status of his autobiography story of my life and what hes learned from process, as well as where hed be without social d, maturing as a writer, fantasy jobs, retirement, antiquing, and the three albums he is currently working on.