Social Distortion Tower Records in store signing 1991 Sunset Strip . Social Distortion VAULT 2024-05-30 | CBS Records set up promo events like this record signing , the band was glad to meet the fans & sign records & CD's . Hollywood Cal.
SOCIAL DISTORTION & road crew visits CBS Records NYC 1991 Social Distortion VAULT 2024-07-10 | Band & crew visit" 13th floor "of the CBS building 52nd St. is where we met Bruce Springsteen. He said he liked the band & talked about us in a big Rolling Stone interview he did that year. he backed it up by asking Mike to join him onstage to play 'Bad Luck" in later years, quite an honor I must say & New York was always good to the band , they understood us we were well received from the very first time we played there in 1988.
Early Social Distortion RARE CUT. IN -STUDIO 99 TO LIFE Behind The Scenes. Backstage Video Social Distortion VAULT 2024-07-09 | Hot Summer night, Fullerton Calif. 1990 Down by the railroad tracks & the Hunts Ketchup Plant was a warehouse called Casbah Studios. I was a part owner as a member of the band. Chaz ran a famous recording studio with mega hits by Berlin , Stacy Q , but he also recorded the local Punk Bands ,SD , Adolecents, DI. & Agent Orange . If not for the Casbah the scene could have been much different. As many others in the scene at the time fell into addiction & died at 39 years old in 1992. RIP old buddy.
Social Distortion LIVE Crown of Thorns USC April 1992 Early Version RARE CUT Social Distortion VAULT 2024-06-26 | Hot summer night in LA. 1992 Free Concert USC Campus , No Doubt opened.
Social Distortion filming of MTV Hit Bad Luck 1991 BEHIND THE SCENES Social Distortion VAULT 2024-06-02 | For MTV , a video CBS Sony Records had made to promote the band nationwide . This version was shelved & the one with the pool player went into heavy rotation on "Headbagers Ball"
Social Distortion filming MTV hit Video Ball & Chain BEHIND THE SCENES Social Distortion VAULT 2024-06-02 | Leaky old burned out warehouse in the worst part of South Central LA is where this was shot .On 35mm film to be transferred to magnetic tape. Action always looks better on film. MTV made the band what they are today.
Social Distortion filming MTV hit video Story of my Life 1990 Behind the scenes. Social Distortion VAULT 2024-06-02 | A different angle of the bands best known video. Full production on 35 mm film made these MTV mini movies. Very expensive to produce & no guarantee of getting any airplay . This song went to video game Guitar Hero & brought a new young global fanbase. Camera man Dave Brooks longtime Fullerton buddy.
Social Distortion Lost Studio Footage 1991 99 to Life Casbah , Fullerton Ca. Social Distortion VAULT 2024-06-01 | Unseen,(until now) footage of the band working on new material for the upcoming CBS Sony Album . Famous producer & pal Chaz Ramirez (RIP) who did the MLM record & Prison Bound LP.Also showing a video shoot for "Bad Luck" filmed at an VFW Hall in Pacoima Ca. where Richie Valens got his start.
Social Distortion in Recording Studio cover In the still of the night LOST TAPES Rare Cut UNSEEN Social Distortion VAULT 2024-05-31 | Mike & "The Greaves" ,his guitar tech & band buddy work on a song that ended up on the cutting room floor, a classic by the 5 Satins, "In the still of the night' .
Social Distortion LIVE Aug. 1991 Ventura Theatre Bye Bye Baby Social Distortion VAULT 2024-05-31 | Some early footage shot by friend of the band Dave Brooks.
Social Distortion LIVE USC 4-29-92 Rare Cut In Love with my Car Social Distortion VAULT 2024-05-30 | Here's one from a show at USC with No Doubt opening. 4-29-92 was also the day of the start of Riots in LA because the cops got away with Beating Rodney King. Stange night & the crowd was a bit off.We were warned of violence & USC was in downtown, but we chose to play on. I was a bit worried as I was driving home alone & had to stop for gas in South Central LA as the town burned. They figured I was a crazy white boy for being down there & left me alone. We never missed a gig .
Social Distortion LIVE Playpen 1990 UC Riverside Social Distortion VAULT 2024-05-30 | Cameraman : Dave Brooks.
SOCIAL DISTORTION ANOTHER STATE OF MIND SHOT ON STAGE BY DRUMMER CHRIS REECE Social Distortion VAULT 2024-01-15 | Ness, Reece, Maurer & Danell on a good night. One off the Mommies Little Monster Album ,somewhere deep in the heart of Texas ,1991 thank you for listening. #socialdistortion
MIKE NESS NEW TATTOO BACKSTAGE CANADA ON TOUR W/ NEIL YOUNG SONIC YOUTH MAPLE LEAF GARDENS SOLD OUT Social Distortion VAULT 2024-01-12 | Neil Young is considered a god in Canada. The press love him, his father was a well known sports writer ,so this tour we ALL welcomed into the "Cathedrals of Hockey" , places like Maple Leaf Gardens , Madison Square Garden, Boston Garden. SD could eventually win over the rows of burley bikers who were up front waiting for Neil . The Echo of these concrete halls made a perfect sound for the RAGGED GLORY WORLD TOUR 1991.
SONIC YOUTH LIVE ON THE NEIL YOUNG TOUR 1991 RARE FOOTAGE ,CAMERAS WERE FORBIDDEN .SOCIAL DISTORTION Social Distortion VAULT 2024-01-11 | Sonic Youth's "KOOL THING" followed directly by Neil Young "Hey Hey my my" The Palace of Auburn Hills Mich. 23,000 cap. SOLD OUT ! Neil Young & Crazy Horse brought Sonic Youth & Social Distortion on his Ragged Glory World Tour. Played Madison Square Garden the next night. The echo of these big halls made Neil smile & Sonic Youth used maximum feedback to their advantage. #socialdistortion #sonicyouth #neilyoung
Neil Young soundcheck rare video , Sonic Youth Live ,Social Distortion all on Tour 1991 Social Distortion VAULT 2024-01-11 | RARE footage of a Neil Young soundcheck "Mansion of the Hill" 2-2-1991 cameras were forbidden at the time . Sonic Youth rips through one here at The Palace of Auburn Hill Mich. Cap.23,000 ppl. SOLD OUT. Home of the Detroit Pistons. A buddy drove us around in this Pink Caddy & yes, that was our old tour bus "Night Train" #socialdistortion #neilyoung #sonicyouth
Social Distortion , Neil Young Sonic Youth on Tour 1-25-1991 Keep on Rockin in the Free World LIVE Social Distortion VAULT 2024-01-10 | One of the best Rock Tours of the early 1990's put together by Neil himself Here's "Keep on Rockin if the Free World" in an perfect echo concrete hallway in the bowels of Redbird Arena , Normal Illinois.
Ness , Reece,Maurer, Danell & Joan Jett Backstage Nassau Coliseum on the Neil Young Sonic Youth Tour Social Distortion VAULT 2024-01-08 | 2-22-1991 Here's the boys messin' around with Rock Legend Miss Joan Jett herself , who was a fan. A Sold Out Show of 16,000 people. Neil Young & Crazy Horse headlined , Drew Barrymore was was doing coke in Sonic Youth's dressing room. Tommy Mottola head of CBS Records & his young wife Mariah Carey were chatting us up.
MIKE NESS GREETS EVERYONE IN LINE & GIVES THEM A SKELLY STICKER THIS IS WHY HES A ROCK STAR. Social Distortion VAULT 2024-01-06 | Ness, Reece, Maurer, Danell , The Vic Theatre ,Chicago Ill. 5-8-1992 Playing another sold out show on the Ball & Chain Tour. Before he was a huge Rock Star he paid his dues & made fans the old fashion way, one at a time, connecting with people personally , no social media , no cell phone cameras, no internet. These fans stuck with the band for life & introduced their kids to the band. So cool.
MIKE NESS SOCIAL DISTORTION TAKES HIS SHIRT OFF SPITS & COMBS HIS HAIR STONE PONY ASBURY PARK NJ USA Social Distortion VAULT 2024-01-05 | Prison Bound was one of the most well known songs from SD. Here's an Encore at the famous "Stone Pony" Nightclub 1991 on the crumbling Asbury Park ,New Jersey Shore. Bruce Springsteen was a fan & attended some early shows. The record label helped them form a relationship & The Boss brought Mike onstage to some bigs Arena shows of his to play this song together. Yeah the guy from Sopranos & Max Weinstein played this exact drum pattern. pretty cool.
SOCIAL DISTORTION LIVE Coulda Been Me Ness, Reece, Maurer & Danell Social Distortion VAULT 2024-01-03 | Mike & the boys on tour for the "Self Titled Album" arguably one their best. This album had many radio & MTV Hits. "Story of my Life" , "Ball & Chain" , "Ring of Fire" & many others. Dont forget "Sick Boys" !!
MIKE NESS SMOKES A CIGARETTE TALKS TO SOME CHICKS WHILE HIS HOTEL IS ON FIRE. SOCIAL DISTORTION Social Distortion VAULT 2024-01-02 | Here's on from the vault. Somewhere in FLA. 1991 or so.
Social Distortion / BACKSTAGE , MIKE NESS TEACHES BAND NEW SONG . Social Distortion VAULT 2024-01-02 | 1991 ON TOUR , COLUMBUS OH. Some of the best songs Mike wrote were written on the road when the band was tight & at its peak . Here's the Capt. showing the band a new riff that appeared on the next album.
Social Distortion Tour Bus Footage 1991 POV Wild Night !! Drummer Films w/ Video behind the scenes Social Distortion VAULT 2023-12-30 | SD Tours with Screaming Trees on an EPIC Tour through the US. See the boys in some rare footage taken by drummer Chris Reece .
Social Distortion Born to Lose LIVE 1991 Night Club . Social Distortion VAULT 2023-12-12 | Here's a good version of Born To Lose. A good song that didn't make on many set lists. Sorry for the bad sound but its all we have to work with on this rare cut.
Social Distortion 1992 Hot Version on Ring of Fire LIVE on Tour w/ RAMONES Social Distortion VAULT 2023-12-11 | 1992 "Ring of Fire" brought a new audience to the band. Everyone knew this Johnny Cash Hit. Mid America took notice. MTV was KING.
Mike Ness of Social Distortion & his band wishes YOU a Merry Christmas 1991 . Social Distortion VAULT 2023-12-10 | Ness , Reece , Maurer & Danell at CBS Records in New York while on a east coast tour , asked to give Holiday wishes .Went out to radio station programmers & record shops. Unseen until posted here. Please hit LIKE & FOLLOW for more rare & Unseen footage from the early 1990's @pikebar Filmed by @chrisreecedrummer
Social Distortion LA Sports Arena 1991 RARE CUT Diamond Ring Social Distortion VAULT 2023-12-09 | Here's the boys doing a rare cut called 'Diamond Ring" at sound check , JM was late so roadie Sean Greeves filled in . Ralph Molina of Crazy Horse gives an autograph to a fan.
Social Distortion Live 1992 Telling Them Ness, Reece, Maurer & Danell. Dallas Texas ,Night Club. Social Distortion VAULT 2023-12-08 | A Hot Summer Night in mid July 1992. Denny took Reece's cousins cowboy hat & the crowd ate it up. The boys in rare form here & yes the name on the back of that bus was 'Night Train"
Social Distortion Live 1992 a Rare B-side Ready For Love only known video Social Distortion VAULT 2023-12-08 | Here's a hot summer night in Mid July, Dallas Texas , Denny took Reece's cousins cowboy hat & the crowd ate it up. Dennis had " Style By Luck" here's a blues number the band played to slow the fast moving set down & get ready to fire the crowd up again.
Social Distortion Handles a Heckler The Old Fashion Way. Live 1991 New Orleans Tipitinas Nightclub Social Distortion VAULT 2023-12-07 | Crowds were wild at most shows in this era. Stage diving was considered cool but the band hated anyone onstage , a guitar cord pulled out or a mic. in the teeth could ruin momentum . Watch till the end . Our Heavy Metal Road Crew were all business .
Social Distortion Live 1992 Ness, Reece ,Maurer& Danell. Trocadero Philadelphia PA. USA The Creeps Social Distortion VAULT 2023-12-04 | Some great footage shot on stage gives a rare view . Energy from the crowd fueled the band to play hard & fast here. Here's 2 songs off the Mommies Little Monster Album ,real crowd pleasers as you can tell. One of the bands first tours that they took along full production ,PA Lights etc in a Semi Truck ,Expensive but gave the band the best of conditions sound wise .
Social Distortion Live 5-26-1992 Tipitinas Night Club New Orleans LA.Ness, Reece, Maurer & Danell Social Distortion VAULT 2023-12-03 | Again here's a Country Classic hopped up by Ness & Reece's country roots. Ness heard his dad playing it on the car radio as a kid & Reece has well known drummers in his family going back 5 generations in Utah USA. Nice camera angle on Ring of Fire , shot right on stage by roadie Sean Greaves ,also from Utah. Greaves played later in Mikes solo band as a guitar player.
Social Distortion Live 1991 Shame on Me ONLY LIVE RECORDING of a Rare B-Side. Rockabilly Social Distortion VAULT 2023-12-02 | Ness, Reece, Maurer & Danell on a Hot Summer Night in Oklahoma City. Ness & Chris Reece were Country Music lovers & shared a liking for some good Rockabilly, which is a true American art form. Many a nights on the road were spent listening to drivers choice & Reece drove ALOT.
Social Distortion Ness, Reece, Maurer & Danell 1990 Wasnt a pretty picture Nightclub. Social Distortion VAULT 2023-11-29 | Here's a good one off the"Mommies Little Monster " LP one of Mikes best songs in my opinion. The bands early tours played many great songs off this album but as time went on record label pressure made the band play stuff off the newest record to help sales.
Social Distortion Live 10-14-1990 Safari Bar in West Covina Cal.Packed Nightclub Social Distortion VAULT 2023-11-28 | Heres some good live footage taken on stage by a roadie at a small club in the parking lot of a Mall. A great angle that captures the intensity of the audience with little of no barricades at the time. The crowd energy definitely fueled the performances . The lights were hotter than hell but we never complained.
Social Distortion 1991 Nightclub ,Mike Ness throws guitar against the wall & fires guitar tech !! Social Distortion VAULT 2023-11-26 | Here's the boys on the road 1991 . Still playing small clubs. When Grunge hit , Hair Metal died instantly & road crews were looking for work , unfortunately skills were sometimes lacking, if you gave Mike an out of tune guitar one time you were dropped off at the Greyhound Station, as seen here. We were suckers for a good junkyard & heres a Pontiac Graveyard & some of you know Mike had a Pontiac.
Social Distortion Ness, Reece, Maurer & Danell 1991 behind the scenes Cincinnati OH. Social Distortion VAULT 2023-11-25 | Here's some unedited footage by the drummer in the band. Hope you enjoy.
Social Distortion Mike Ness behind the scenes 1991 Ness , Reece, Maurer & Danell small club Mich. Social Distortion VAULT 2023-11-25 | Ness leads the boys on an Eastern US Tour playing college towns every fall for quite a few years. Here you see the band pulling up to the famous Blind Pig in Ann Arbor Mich. Iggy Pop got his start here . The band watches their new MTV Video of "Story Of My Life" for the first time on the tour bus . 34 Million views later it is still watched , thank anyone who viewed it.
Social Distortion Live 1991 Let it be me onstage footage shot by roadie. Social Distortion VAULT 2023-11-15 | Here's the boys in top form. Stage volume is perfect , you see Mikes Marshall half -stack right next to Maurer's SVT & me & Johnny locking right in . A freight train about to go right off the tracks but it never does. Denny holds down the left side. Imperfectly beautiful.
Mike Ness in the penalty box. New York Islanders .FROM THE VAULT , UNSEEN FOOTAGE. SOCIAL DISTORTION Social Distortion VAULT 2023-11-14 | If Mike was a Hockey Player , he'd be in the Penalty Box NIGHTLY .Unseen ,behind the scenes footage taken by me, Mr. Chris Reece ,Mike's longtime drummer & partner in crime. If you like these videos please Subscribe & Like & I'll continue.
Social Distortion Live Westpoint Military Academy 1991 ON TOUR w/ Neil Young & Crazy Horse Social Distortion VAULT 2023-11-14 | SD has always had a strong following with all branches of the military & the feeling is mutual . We always said we would play "Anytime Anywhere " so it just so happend that on Feb. 23rd ,1991 ," The first night of the ground war in IRAQ ", it was all over the news. We were all young & really bonded with some brothers who gave us a personal tour & were involved with booking the show. High Energy Night to say the least .Neil played "Rockin in the Free World" But we all knew at that moment that the world we knew was changing . "Defenders of the Free World" was the patch on their jackets.
Social Distortion Live Westpoint Military Academy Feb. 23 1991 w/ Neil Young & Sonic Youth ON TOUR Social Distortion VAULT 2023-11-13 | SxDx had a strong military following & the respect was mutual, which might have had something to do with the tour making a stop at Westpoint Military Academy in NY to play Eisenhour Hall . This is where chosen Cadets are trained to be high ranking brass. We got a private tour by some buddies who were fans of the band. The strange this was the night of ground war began in Iraq Feb.23rd 1991 & I could see in the faces of these young men & women that things were very serious. Im sure they remember this night forever as I will. They were kind & gave the band some camoflage gear which we happily wore on stage . I wandered around after we played & filmed more of the Famous Hall which I will post .
Neil Youngs Tour Bus 1991 A Private Tour by his driver. w/ Social Distortion& Sonic Youth LIVE Social Distortion VAULT 2023-11-11 | A very interesting line up, in 1991,Neil Young invites Sonic Youth & Social Distortion on his "Ragged Glory World Tour" Neil wanted to show a younger generation he could really Rock & proved it nightly. Here you"ll see Social Distortion Drummer Chris Reece getting a private tour of Neil's Bus, note trap door down into bay to sleeping quarters for driver Joe.To see Neil's pump organ !! wow . Would love to hear that thing !!Roadies playing ping pong with Eliot Roberts Neils long time Mgr. While Neil does a sound check. Perfect Echo in those big Hockey Arenas sounded PERFECT SOLD OUT SHOW .
Mike Ness /Social Distortion puts on his make-up backstage UC Irvine 1990 Unseen Backstage Footage ! Social Distortion VAULT 2023-11-10 | Heres what it was like backstage , alot of old buddies standing around bullshitting ,waiting to go on stage. Lots of chicks too.
Social Distortion Live 1990 Nightclub , rare cut Playing With Fire by Rolling Stones . Social Distortion VAULT 2023-11-09 | A punk version of a Stones Classic. A very cool angle shot by drummer Chris Reece with a camera set on a drum case. Stage sound was good in small clubs , larger arenas were something the band had to get used to on later tours. This was the raw sound of the band .
Social Distortion Live 1990 So Far Away Nightclub New York City. Social Distortion VAULT 2023-11-08 | Ness, Maurer , Reece & Danell . Raw stage sound shows the band in the groove & locked in.
Social Distortion ,Mike Ness & crew visits CBS Records offices 1990 Social Distortion VAULT 2023-11-06 | Mike Ness & the boys shaking down the record label for some free swag in typical SxDx style. Note the floor # , 13th floor records. Also the phone # you call & nobody ever answers. ha ha. Hope you are enjoying these clips as much as I enjoy re-living them. Please visit @pikebar for more nostalgia. Thanks Chris Reece
Social Distortion 1991 Live Un- Plugged at a small record shop .Ness , Maurer , Reece & Danell. Social Distortion VAULT 2023-11-02 | CBS Records had the band doing promo to help expose the band to a new audience. The band was very personable easy to relate to , this helped sell records. Playing accoustic was how the songs were formed so although it was an electric band they could easily switch to jamming in a small independant record shop if the need be.
