page_title: Social Distortion
section_title: Logo
hierarchical_section_title: Social Distortion / Logo
caption_attribution_description: Social Distortion at the Fillmore
context_page_description: Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness, Jonny Wickersham, Brent Harding, David Hidalgo Jr., and David Kalish.
  Social Distortion went on a temporary hiatus in the mid-1980s, due to Ness's drug addiction and troubles with the law which resulted in extended stints in various rehabilitation centers that lasted for two years. Since its inception, the band lineup has been a virtual revolving-door of talent with many members coming and going – Ness has been the only constant member. After 42 years of performing, Social Distortion continues to tour and record music.
  To date, Social Distortion has released seven full-length studio albums, two compilations, one live album, and two DVDs. They released two albums — Mommy's Little Monster and Prison Bound — before signing a three-album contract with Epic Records in 1989. Social Distortion rose to fame with their 1990 self-titled third album, which produced their well-known hit singles "Ball and Chain", "Story of My Life", and the cover of Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire", and was certified gold by RIAA.
context_section_description: The band has consistently used as their logo a skeleton holding a cigarette and a martini glass. It is frequently featured in live performances as well as album covers. The logo came from an invitation to a New Year's Eve party that a friend of Ness’ had designed. Said Ness in an April 2011 interview with Rolling Stone: "At the time, I saw that, and it just felt like, ‘That's it right there. It's life and death, it's celebration.’ It just felt powerful."
caption: The band's skeleton logo on a banner during a live show
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