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Did that make it difficult for you to write & compose?

And then when I do pick up a guitar I get in touch with those experiences and feelings.Ī few years back you broke your wrist skateboarding and were unable to play guitar for a while. Certainly it’s different, it’s not as loud, it’s not as fast, it’s more musical, and it’s a little bit harder to play.Īre you presently engaged in writing and composing for either Social D or creating Mike Ness solo material?Ībsolutely. What do you think is different about the Mike Ness solo as compared with Social Distortion? I just try to get someone that’s going to fit and trying also to give them an opportunity to perform in front of a larger crowd than they usually get to do.ĭo you get contacted much by bands that would like to open for you or that feel they should be performing with you? They initiate it and then I have to approve it. Yeah, usually, so they don’t have to travel far.ĭo you have a big say on picking the opening acts or do your managerial people do that for you? We’ll work all the bugs out by the time we get out your way.Īre the opening bands mainly local people from the regions your tour is passing through? Well, last night was the first night and it was pretty good. You’re on the first leg of a tour that’s about to cross the country. He was quick to give credit to many others in music who inspired him, and clear in his love of America and American culture in all its many expressions. Mike Ness proved to be a remarkably modest, friendly person to interview. Yet after thirty years, major personal struggles and numerous tragedies, Mike Ness and Social Distortion have not only survived, but have continued to grow in success and recognition, adding a second generation of fans to their loyal following. Punk and hardcore have come and gone, sending both the celebrated and the little known to obscurity.

He is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, artist, clothes designer and customizer of vintage cars.

At that time he captivated the crowd with his utterly sincere manner and rock-with-a-country-twang style. Frontman for the three- decades-old, hardcore, punk band, Social Distortion, Ness has been recording and performing solo material since around the time of the 1999 Woodstock Festival, which is where I first saw him live. I phoned Mike Ness on the morning after the first night of his cross-country tour.

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