From Orange County Chaos to Global Charts: The Social Distortion Story

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This episode digs into how Social Distortion, led by Mike Ness, carved out a distinct voice from the hard‑edge streets of Southern California and turned their raw punk ethos into an enduring mainstream rock legacy. We trace the band’s early garage roots, DIY releases, touring grind, label moves, and the songwriting craft that kept them true to punk while appealing to wider audiences.

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