Mike Ness, the frontman of punk band Social Distortion, was born on April 3, 1962, in Stoneham, MA. Raised in Orange County, CA, he faced struggles with addiction and spent time in jail before forming Social Distortion in 1979. After overcoming his self-destructive lifestyle, Ness led the band to success with albums like Mommy's Little Monster and the hit "Ball and Chain." Following a hiatus, Social Distortion returned with albums like White Light, White Heat, White Trash. In 1999, Ness released his solo debut, Cheating at Solitaire, followed by a covers collection, Under the Influences.

Born in Stoneham, MA, on April 3, 1962, Mike Ness is best known as the singer/guitarist of punk rock band Social Distortion. Raised in Orange County, CA, Ness faced personal struggles, including addiction and jail time, before finding success with Social Distortion's albums like Mommy's Little Monster and their major-label debut. After a hiatus, the band returned with albums such as White Light, White Heat, White Trash. Ness also pursued a solo career, releasing Cheating at Solitaire in 1999, followed by a covers collection, Under the Influences, later that same year.