Mike Ness | |
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 Mike Ness Live At House of Blues Las Vegas - 12-15-22 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Michael James Ness |
| Born | April 3, 1962 Stoneham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Origin | Orange County, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Labels | Time Bomb, Epitaph |
| Member of | Social Distortion |
| Formerly of | Easter |
| Website | mikeness |
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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