Mike Ness

Mike Ness
Mike Ness Live At House of Blues Las Vegas - 12-15-22
Mike Ness Live At House of Blues Las Vegas - 12-15-22
Background information
Birth nameMichael James Ness
Born (1962-04-03) April 3, 1962 (age 62)
Stoneham, Massachusetts, U.S.
OriginOrange County, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1978–present
LabelsTime Bomb, Epitaph
Member ofSocial Distortion
Formerly ofEaster
Websitemikeness.com

Michael James Ness (born April 3, 1962)[5] is an American musician who is the lead guitarist, lead vocalist and songwriter for the punk rock band Social Distortion, which was formed in 1979. He has also released two solo albums, Cheating at Solitaire and Under the Influences (both 1999).

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