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Tickets to Social Distortion shows are available now right here at Event Tickets Center! Many of their shows have sold out elsewhere, but not here. Event Tickets Center has a limited number of tickets available for their next several shows. Prices start at $53, but can range all the way up to $1,092. So, you need to act fast before ticket prices rise. If you are on the fence about going to see Social Distortion live, we have conveniently laid out some of the most important information about them. Listen to some of their most popular music via the playlist below and read up on some of their background and biggest achievements. Find the event you want to attend in the event list below, so you can purchase your tickets to go see Social Distortion live!
Who is Social Distortion?
Social Distortion is a band that has reached mainstream status across the punk, emo, and metal categories. Social Distortion has released 8 live and studio albums and 6 singles on Spotify that string all the way back to Jan 1, 1988 with their debut album titled Prison Bound. Their most recent album release was Mommy's Little Monster on Nov 10, 2023.
Social Distortion's Popularity
Social Distortion's steady growth has led to an overall artist ranking of 10,743 on Spotify in the United States. They have become well known for their exciting shows and entertaining performances which has built a robust following. This is largely fueled by nearly 1,000,000 listeners and over 500,000 followers on Spotify, but they also reach an additional tens of millions of listeners on Spotify through playlists. Additionally, Social Distortion has a robust following on social media with over 300,000 followers on Instagram. They average more than 1,000,000 videos on YouTube and their top video on TikTok has tens of millions of views on the social media platform. There are also more than 10,000 posts on Tik Tok with Social Distortion's tracks featured on them. Social Distortion is most listened to in Los Angeles in the United States.When you attend your next Social Distortion show, it will be easy to see why they have built such a large following.
Social Distortion as an Artist
You likely recognize Social Distortion by their top tracks which include "Story of My Life", "Reach For The Sky", and "Ring of Fire". You might also listen to Social Distortion due to their earliest albums such as Prison Bound, Social Distortion, and Somewhere Between Heaven And Hell, but you may have heard of them from similar artists such as Bad Religion, NOFX, and Rancid.
Social Distortion's RIAA Awards
Social Distortion has reached the pinnacle of any artist's career by earning an RIAA award. Their top award came on Jun 21, 2000 for their album Somewhere Between Heaven And Hell. They received a Gold award for the album. In total, Social Distortion has 2 Gold albums. As such a well renowned artist, you can be certain that Social Distortion's shows are going to be unforgettable thanks to their decorated music library.
Social Distortion's Music Library
Social Distortion has released a total of 8 albums on Spotify and is the main or feature artist on 187 tracks. Their full discography can be found in the charts below, as well as their top 10 songs. However, when you attend a Social Distortion show, you're sure to hear more than a few of their big hits from their top albums which include Prison Bound, Social Distortion, and Somewhere Between Heaven And Hell. Their most recent album, Mommy's Little Monster was released on Nov 10, 2023. To supplement their albums, Social Distortion has released 6 singles on Spotify. Their top singles, which will more than likely be included in their setlists, are Let It Be Me EP, Ball and Chain EP, and Up Around The Bend (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack/ Commentary), with their most recent single, Mommy's Little Monster, being released on Oct 27, 2023.
Social Distortion Discography
| Album | Release Date | Album Type |
|---|
| Prison Bound | Jan 1, 1988 | Album |
| Social Distortion | Mar 27, 1990 | Album |
| Let It Be Me EP | Mar 27, 1990 | Single |
| Ball and Chain EP | Mar 27, 1990 | Single |
| Somewhere Between Heaven And Hell | Feb 11, 1992 | Album |
| White Light White Heat White Trash | Sep 10, 1996 | Album |
| Live At The Roxy | Jan 1, 1998 | Album |
| Sex, Love And Rock 'N' Roll | Jan 1, 2004 | Album |
| Hard Times And Nursery Rhymes (Deluxe Edition) | Jan 18, 2011 | Album |
| Up Around The Bend (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack/ Commentary) | Jan 1, 2013 | Single |
| Another State Of Mind | Sep 13, 2023 | Single |
| The Creeps | Oct 13, 2023 | Single |
| Mommy's Little Monster | Oct 27, 2023 | Single |
| Mommy's Little Monster | Nov 10, 2023 | Album |
Social Distortion Top Tracks
| Track | Album | Release Date |
|---|
| "Ball and Chain" | Social Distortion | Mar 27, 1990 |
| "Don't Drag Me Down" | White Light White Heat White Trash | Sep 10, 1996 |
| "Far Behind" | Greatest Hits | Jan 1, 2007 |
| "I Was Wrong" | White Light White Heat White Trash | Sep 10, 1996 |
| "Machine Gun Blues" | Hard Times And Nursery Rhymes (Deluxe Edition) | Jan 18, 2011 |
| "Mommy's Little Monster" | Mommy's Little Monster | Nov 10, 2023 |
| "Nickels And Dimes" | Sex, Love And Rock 'N' Roll | Jan 1, 2004 |
| "Reach For The Sky" | Sex, Love And Rock 'N' Roll | Jan 1, 2004 |
| "Ring of Fire" | Social Distortion | Mar 27, 1990 |
| "Story of My Life" | Social Distortion | Mar 27, 1990 |
Social Distortion RIAA Awards
| Album | Award | Date |
|---|
| Social Distortion | Gold | Jan 28, 1998 |
| Somewhere Between Heaven And Hell | Gold | Jun 21, 2000 |
Similar Artists to Social Distortion
| Artist | Genre | Spotify Followers |
|---|
| NOFX | emo | 1,093,218 |
| Bad Religion | punk | 1,311,445 |
| Rancid | emo | 907,118 |
| Pennywise | emo | 772,288 |
| Millencolin | emo | 405,465 |
| The Distillers | punk | 364,369 |
| Me First and the Gimme Gimmes | emo | 342,208 |
| The Bouncing Souls | emo | 211,310 |
| Transplants | emo | 222,011 |
| The Vandals | emo | 198,366 |
Meet Social Distortion
One of the best-selling punk rock bands is coming to a city near you! Social Distortion formed in Fullerton, California and currently consists of Mike Ness (lead vocals, lead guitar, and the only constant member), Jonny Wickersham (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Brent Harding (bass, backing vocals), David Hidalgo Jr. (drums), and David Kalish (keyboards). The band has released seven studio albums, with their self-titled third album catapulting them to fame in 1990. It became certified gold, producing singles like "Ball and Chain," "Story of My Life," and "Ring of Fire." They continued their rise with 1992's Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell, which also went gold. Social Distortion is set to release a new studio album in 2018, so stay updated and snag tickets to catch their latest hits and fan favorites live!
