Social Distortion is a punk/alternative musical group. Stylistically, the album is harder and considered a return to their punk roots. Wed, May 1, 2019. Social Distortion's career-high chart position is a testament to the band's legacy, longevity and relativity as they continue to rev their engine well into the third decade of their celebrated career. The title of the album is a play on the 1968 Velvet Underground album, "White Light/White Heat". When I hear the truth about our forefathers, I'm ashamed. Two weeks ago, we asked our readers to select their favorite prog rock bands.We figured it was only logical to flip it around this week and ask about their favorite punk rock bands. Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes is the seventh studio album by the American punk rock band Social Distortion, released on January 18, 2011. They don't mention in school that our forefathers exterminated a whole Native American race. To commemorate our 40th Anniversary, we’re stoked to share a new collection of sunglasses that we partnered with Madson Of America to create. History Early years (1978–82) Social Distortion was formed in late 1978 by frontman Mike Ness, inspired by British punk bands and also by older acts such as The Rolling Stones.The original lineup consisted of Ness on lead guitar, Rikk and Frank Agnew on guitars, and Casey Royer on drums. It was the band's first album to appear on the top 200 on the Billboard music chart in the United States. This song is also about the government cover-ups and lies. Social Distortion took an extended hiatus following the release of Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell, returning in 1996 with White Light, White Heat, White Trash, which proved to be a moderate hit on MTV and modern-rock radio; former Black Flag and D.O.A. [7] The band currently consists of Mike Ness (lead vocals, lead guitar), Jonny Wickersham (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Brent Harding (bass, backing vocals), David Hidalgo Jr. (drums), and David Kalish (keyboards).. The album received Social Distortion's highest ever chart position, entering the Billboard 200 album chart at #27. Social Distortion tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including ball and chain, bad luck, angels wings, dear lover, 1945 It then appeared on the studio release, White Light, White Heat, White Trash, followed by Live at the Roxy.The 2007 re-recording of this song is a playable track on Rock Band 2 Introducing Social Distortion X Madson Of America. Contents. drummer Chuck Biscuits made his debut on the album, following the departure of Reece. Social Distortion lead singer Mike Ness said: "This is a song about ignorance and racism and the astounding fact that it still exists. Social Distortion's Concert History. 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