EXCLUSIVE Social Distortion "Prison Bound" Guitar Center Sessions on DIRECTV

[@Deftone8sd]

Anyone watching this in 2024? Still keeping good music alive?

[@robertb8938]

Still watching. Masterful performance!

[@ryanfontaine5947]

A true masterpiece of 🎼music

[@dalewetzel3029]

Damn straight

[@adamchrysy9510]

Yes definitely

[@BettyBlowtorchRocks]

@@Ripquorthorn hope you get to see them

[@iainhittel]

the man will never know how many men he saved from life, tragedy, struggles and theirselves. I am alive. Thank you.

[@charliewise5195]

Yes brother 😊

[@burkejones8277]

Awesome. I agree.

[@sandor2960]

Dude. Stay strong and keep going. Don't let the bastards get you down! It will get better! 🤘

[@bagus.nugroho8]

I agree

[@blakesteiert3470]

@sandor2960 that was my grandfather's saying. Reading your comment made me think of him. Thank you my friend.

[@JasonSutton-q8z]

I saw social distortion prison bound tour in Sacramento second level in 1987, I walked in by myself at 16, it was my 17 birthday, Mike ness walked up to me and said hi, I immediately felt welcome,he then proceeded to sign a prison bound poster for me and graciously asked me to spend the rest of the nite on stage next to the drum kit.who does that? Mike ness does, kindness grace love respect . The life of a 16 year old kid changed that nite I am the luckiest person in the world. Thank you social distortion thank you Mike ness❤

[@1johnnysteve]

Fucking amazing but not surprising. He's an awesome dude.

[@BobABooey.]

Get well Mike, music needs you.

[@scotthayes1210]

Sending love to Mike getter better soon. This man has shaped my life is so many ways. Speedy recovery Mike!

[@stevelockett4966]

Praying for you bud.

[@addiaattack]

Same here. Stay Strong, Mike. God bless you. 🤍

[@brianohern9256]

1111

[@brianohern9256]

​@@stevelockett4966qqq

[@johnny-r]

This would have been a really good day to be at Guitar Center.

[@mnueet]

Social Distortion for the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame they more than earned there place there

[@michaelpetersonrightseed]

Could not agree more.

[@wretchedknave5740]

They have inspired and influenced so many bands, ironically many of those bands came and went, SxDx are timeless and still relevant after all these decades. They changed my life that is for sure.

[@secretsquirrel8527]

Without question!

[@jasonbaker9674]

mnueet Definitely the world needs another social distortion or romones not just for old punk rock but music in general

[@robertjohnson3786]

Man they should be . Alot of good bands are being left out.

[@prayudawisnu1567]

Still watching 01feb 2024 🥰

[@beavis430]

August

[@frederickglasser5617]

Ball and Chain may be the song that inspires the masses, but this song, Prison Bound, just brings tears to my eyes, it's just so damned beautiful.

[@robertjohnson6241]

SD is timeless. Here in 2020. Take care everybody.

[@btsmchl]

Still here for Social D!

[@BösteKavring]

I'm here

[@ruipacheco2939]

Here, from Portugal! Stay safe, stay strong!

[@theleftleaninglibertarian2585]

Just saw them last year and it was a phenomenal show they are timeless!!

[@pablovergaraorihuela3075]

Argentina here!

[@Danishsnufkin]

This is the last song i got to share with my father who passed on christmas eve 2018. As a lifelong fan of Springsteen, this was something that spoke to him. Miss you pops

[@iansmith946]

Mikkel Halvorsen Lost my Pops in 2017, keep your head up brother. It never gets any easier but it does get better.

[@hugomasse8216]

Sorry to hear that. I'm sure your Dad was a pretty good guy

[@ZenithClarity]

Springsteen???????????????

[@Danishsnufkin]

@@ZenithClarity My father was a huge Springsteen fan. So this music he liked

[@Orxbane]

Mike tells stories the way Bruce wishes he could.

[@lcqlqtvy9752]

I'm 40 years old and I've been listening to Social D for about 30 years. I never get tired of listening to them...They are as good now as they ever have been. I'm lucky I was introduced to Social D at such a young age. Grew up with them.

[@scottbodager3759]

Yep...feel the same and I'm 53

[@johnramirez1245]

agreed..35..war..prison..divorce

[@imvandenh]

Turned 40 this year myself. Was a teenage father and passed the love of this group on to my children who are now adults and getting awfully close to having kids of their own. We have been to nearly 20 Social D shows since they were born. They are the soundtrack of our lives

[@thecentralscrutinizer5730]

43 been a fan since 87! 31 years and still goin. Mike Ness is one cool talented guy

[@mikaschwarzer1977]

Well, 15 years old and since the age of 10 a massive fan... Don’t get why everyone is listening to rap or popbullshit if you can listen to that.....

[@Sam-yo1xd]

seriously, that guitar tone is just amazing.

[@Jept]

satellite amp!

[@Marc-uw4mt]

and a highly modded Fender!

[@trenthamilton4240]

Right? Mike's tone is just fucking incredible. Billy Zoom from X does his Bassman mods (he did a lot for my old guitar player's rig); not totally sure where his P90's come from - Seymour Duncan custom winds them as I heard.. Otherwise, he only has a Boss DS-1 up front (I've seen his rig closeup more than a few times and have friends in his solo band) and his "Orange County" Deluxe is a '72 I think. It's a tone to die for. Clearly something to be said for raw simplicity.

[@downtownjj]

He doesn't use a boss, he uses a klon centaur

[@billnyethescienceguy2677]

He used to use a Boss SD-1 in like 1997 or so.

[@pMT0m]

It took me 34 years. I found the best song on youtube.

[@nameVuser]

You simply suck, and have all through your life

[@JohnSmith-rn6mw]

I've listened to Social Distortion for just over 30 years, and this is still one of the most amazing recordings of this song

[@TheMusicIsMyReason]

A band that has matured, aged and gets better with time. I can't think of too many. Still relevant to my life after all these years.

[@narbekalantarians6269]

Yep. Same here.

[@jkmatekovic1886]

TheMusicIsMyReason I

[@BikesAndBatallas]

"I want to dedicate this song to my son, Julian." This came out in 2011, when his son was in some trouble for drugs. A sad dedication, really.

[@justinmims659]

I think a lot of us growing up in poor, dysfunctional families can relate to SD. They are a fantastic band.

[@joeschmo9838]

AC/DC, John Fogerty (yes i know he isn't a band, but that voice)...and that's bout all I can think of. Maybe The Band (the band's name is The Band)?

[@rifflife]

Ness has incredibly tasteful solos, Straight from the gut, no flash.

[@metalabsynth]

rifflife agreed, that pinch harmonic came out of nowhere for me, his solos are always badass

[@imvandenh]

He had a little flash in some of his solos, like Let it Be Me and Don't Drag Me Down. But still pure gut there.

[@punklyrics1]

His solos have a real blues sound to them, and thats what i really love about them

[@proletariatbourgeoisie9929]

The solo in Born To Lose is pretty incredible

[@jessekulbe1855]

His solos aren't the most technically impressive, but every note has its purpose, and he nails each note with the right inflection and attack. They're each a masterpiece in their own right

[@relentless.7638]

They work together so well as a group. Classy, timeless punk rock. And hats off to the sound engineer for letting Hidalgo's ride cymbal cut through the mix so clearly.

[@slavsbeslavs5761]

I'm thirteen years old. I attended a SD concert back in 2018 in Texas. It was one of the best days of my entire life. We were just watching them preform when a man approached us and invited us to the VIP section. We were right in front of the stage. It was amazing. I will never forget the time they played a love song and a fight broke out and Mike said," I sing one love song and a fight breaks out, how about another love song!"

[@JohnDoeRando]

This is probably the best version I've heard.

[@bcrean291]

HIGOTYOU

[@christinarottinghaus4266]

I totally agree

[@LedDucatiZeppelin]

Without doubt. That intro guitar riff with the piano is an amazing combination.

[@mikewhite9717]

Ah, no the live version at the roxy in the early days.

[@Garycooper134]

WHO'S STILL WATCHING THIS IN 2018 AND STILL GETTING GOOSEBUMPS?!?!? WOWWWWW

[@robertjohnson3786]

Colinnnnn me. I love it

[@Deftone8sd]

Been watching for years, still, 2018, one of the best performances I've seen in my life. Fucking social distorion for life!

[@HALFHEAD3666]

ME

[@laneferraro1878]

This song is great

[@jjfindog]

U don't like this... U SUCK! Period!

[@davidjenkins2691]

If you can play this well live, it just speaks for itself.

[@Malvinas82]

Social Distortion live forever in my❤

[@eugenegimelberg1217]

Taking my 7 year old to his first show Dec 2024. Can't wait to share this with him.

[@normanestes7560]

am going to be 64 years old this september , still love social distortion , love all rock music , no matter what style, they were one of the bes

[@ghostgk5888]

Came home from my job hunt. Fittingly enough

[@railroadtrash09]

Ness has that feeling in his voice.. Love this dude!

[@jillianjones257]

30 seconds in and I knew I'd love this version

[@ConRod65]

This is the definitive performance of this song. Change my mind.

[@BigEddie1970]

I saw them on this tour and this is better!

[@derekbells]

Live at the Roxy slaps too

[@secretsquirrel8527]

Every time I hear this song, it makes me think of my son, who also has had years of drug addiction problems & prison/jail time. A real guy singing about real shit...so flawlessly that the pain is palpable. The greatest yet most underrated musician of my lifetime.

[@thomashamilton2506]

Best song writer of my generation

[@thomasklovethismusic2235]

Me to I know what you're saying 40 years of this shit prison drugs death so tried

[@GouthJ79]

Mike Ness lived it! That's why it hits' home brother.

[@remy1945]

I'm a long time SxDx Fan and the reason is, Mike pours his friggin' heart out with every lyric he sings and every chord he plays! Fan till I die.

[@DozerMoto]

a man that has played those chords his entire life with emotion that good , i give legend status . thanks Mike

[@Mr.Korzack]

This song just sounds so much better with the Piano leading the rhythm now, in my opinion... Worth a re-recording as a bonus track on the next album, folks?

[@Coyeauxt]

How can I like a comment more than once??? You spoke my mind!!!

[@xthemetalmilitiax]

I found a website you can take a video off KZbin and convert it to MP3 I do it for random songs that sound good live !

[@813lynch4]

Agreed.where can I find the entire show ?

[@Danishsnufkin]

This performance is amazing.

[@johnnyd614]

Miss seeing you around in Flora Park. It was cool to have a legend in the neighborhood!

[@dionprass]

The backing vocals are just flawless

[@ivan9634]

Yes, at first I looked for chicks in the back row😂

[@justinjoyner6946]

FLAWLESS

[@4thutopia719]

This song help me get through a lot of hard times.

[@sillypenta]

Such a great version. I would love a full live album in this style.

[@tautauson4469]

"live at the roxy" is what you want, some of the live tracks on that are even better than the studio versions.

[@XslumpX]

Tau Tauson thanx ^-^

[@HoyaSaxaSD]

+Tau Tauson it's live, but I wouldn't say it's in "this style." At least IMO. Roxy was a more typical live performance, in that the songs were played at roughly the same speed as the recordings. But this is slowed down quite a bit, which makes it more bluesy and soulful, I feel.

[@jeannelyons1139]

The "Roxy" rocks.

[@psychedelichurricane2508]

sillypenta said the same

[@wademartin4209]

Love the Gaslight Anthem shirt!!

[@Junketsuadidas]

Love Social D, I thank my father for everything. He raised me in genuine punk rock such as Black Flag, Social D, Misfits, The Clash, Bad Brains, Rollins Band & The Ramones. Thanks Dad :)

[@NiceBlue101]

This is one of these unique things on our little planet where every single thing Mike Ness does and is is in perfect harmony with his expression in displaying it, visually and audibly. The guy is a planet Earth treasure.

[@edgarmireles2610]

WE NEED A SOCIAL D FULL LENGHT "UNPLUGGED" RECORD.

[@slavden]

Nope - the more Distortion the betteRRRRRRRRR

[@j.dviant]

With a bluesy harmonica dude for their bluesiest songs. Oh yeesh!🔥👌

[@harlawk8769]

@@j.dviant Amen!

[@j.dviant]

@@JeffreyPillow hell yeah man. Social d has a unique blend of blues/punk/country/rockabilly. From their "lude boy/mainliner" days to present. Good shit. Cant get enough of their work.

[@Skulllywag]

We just need a new record period. They have a good tour following....I just don't get why they can't get new material out on at least a semi-regular basis.... I mean, he's been talking a new record for YEARS.... what's up?

[@lvannucci]

What an incredible song. What an incredible version.

[@joshblake5192]

Loved this song since I was a kid. To me it’s the “Freebird” of Punk Rock 🤘🏼🙌🏼

[@jamesthomas6611]

Sorry but Bad Religion is king but this is a hreat song

[@edsrch3d]

One of my alltime fav bands. Get well

[@10Gmartinez]

Still watching this in 2019! I grew up on Social Distortion.

[@daviddiot8374]

Absolutely the best, graduated from La Habra in 89

[@bobrivers302]

The band has matured. As we all do. Greatest version of prison bound I know

[@stephenshort1738]

Being a PTSD SURVIVER, Ive gone though addiction, major deppresion & stints in phyc wards. The BEST medicine for me now @ 50 is what im presibibed & Now & then when FUCKED UP !!!!!! Jacks ,smokes & SOCIAL D.. Mike & ALL the boys, I would not have made it without you. Thank you. Im STILL here because of you...

[@jaredhoffman9399]

I love the fact he dedicates this to his son. There is a version that Julian is actually on stage. It's cool t see a guy like him who's been thru so much come back around and show that he understands family I sso important. Love the style these guys have too.

[@dumbmovies6003]

your do realize it's a song about being in prison. you dont find that a little odd?

[@gagne1978]

Love the Gaslight Anthem t shirt!

[@andrewmorris6856]

Back in 2010 I think it was in Saskatoon,SK my wife and I got snuck in the back door of a club and got to hear Mr. Ness singing this during their sound check. Then waited in a rain back alley for 4 hours just to meet him. But we finally met him at his bus. Greatest day of my life.

[@HoyaSaxaSD]

Greater than your wedding day, lol? You mention your wife, so I'm concerned you're headed for the dog house. But if she's a SD fan, then she'd probably understand, and maybe feel the same!

[@xmohawkx985]

I was there too! Met him too. Had him sign a hat.

[@Garycooper134]

Sounds shit.

[@dankakasdanksurfboards7813]

Need this song regularly

[@justinjoyner6946]

Absolutely love the piano intro! Just classic! Call it what you want. Social Distortion are one of the greatest examples of just TRU rock & roll !!!

[@cherrylhaynie6435]

A true instant classic. This is a badass American punk rock & roll.

[@robertbutts9835]

Just punk I remember when I first heard his music I was blown away never will there ever be a Mike Ness . I met him in a parking lot in Toronto before a show .. it was during his country music stuff

[@ConRod65]

Punk-N-Roll!

[@donpodlas5546]

This group got in my blood on the first listen!....extremely talented musicians..

[@kaptejnk8223]

Still here 13 years later. This version is so amazing with the piano lead.

[@MrBigfishs]

Love the lead solo The last measure at the end is so perfect for the song

[@HawtreyLiveMusic]

I still think this is the best version of this song out there. One of my favorites made even better.

[@timflowers425]

Still so good, even though I've heard this song 8 billion times.

[@Orxbane]

This song got me through before I went to jail and while I was inside. I love Social D and always will.

[@owen11793]

Loved this GDamn song for many years now!

[@chader6068]

I just saw them last night in Ventura. It’s been 20 years since I last saw them perform, and it was an incredible experience. One of my favorite bands of all time.

[@kevinohyea4536]

im 62 been listening to these guys for years i never get tiered of them

[@jeremyshutrump7351]

How could there possibly be thumbs down? This is perfect

[@aitortilla5128]

+Jeremy Shutrump Easy....some people born with a faulty gene in their DNA. That's the only reason I see for some of them like "things" like well all the rubbish we can listen to when we turn the radio on.

[@staintedcards]

thumbs down were all the Justin beiber and one direction fans and all the Madonna fans

[@TheOriginalguns]

Some people are just stupid.

[@secretsquirrel8527]

Maybe their ears are broken; or maybe they just wouldn't know great music even if it punched them in the face, lol.

[@jrcliatt8225]

Was a sellout and got rich, thats not what it was about , way back when.

[@khanivore313]

omg...this is flawless...

[@brd0]

Jonny wearing a Gaslight Anthem shirt, nice to see the old guys appreciate the new guys!! PS. Great version!!!

[@deanperry94]

Still does it for me and im63! A fan for life!Mike Ness is a great composer and guitar ist

[@richymart]

Woah!! That guitar sounds so nice.

[@marthastephens2179]

Underrated as hell band. I love this. Hell yes 2018 still here . About to see them again since 90s here in Memphis again !

[@michaelashley2556]

He's a class act.

[@Yourmom-z8p]

Absolutely the coolest version of this song

[@P1983sche]

If it wasn’t for my Dad, I’d never know anything about Social D. Mxpx helped solidify my love for this band. Ness never disappoints.

[@gregburgenstock7442]

This song this version is my favorite song performance ever!

[@scotthayes1210]

The tone of this band is incredible. That solo is amazing as well

[@anti-socialcustoms8441]

.....Thank you dad for raising me on Distortion.

[@otismoran6405]

I grew up with a dad who loves social d , Johnny and Merle to name a few

[@Hay-tn6hz]

Son, is that you?

[@iggypopisgod9]

Never been to orange county...but Ness takes me there everytime...respect

[@toddtysick6562]

Love this song and the guitare tone on the solo is awesome.

[@juanrosarioperezsanchez2089]

my brother listens to this song over and over again , hes loved this song

[@JC-cf7eh]

Best band ever. Listening to them for 40 years. Just keep getting better.......

[@KevinWale]

Mike is just pure LEGEND!

[@toryswanson8229]

This is art. simple, rock swing beat, with perfect harmonies and melody. Fuckn love Social Distortion

[@TTownTim]

been a listener for 20 plus..been to prison 8 of those...ain't going back...life is good now..peace, love, hippy grease...=]

[@billshewaybick9154]

Who's still listening 🎧 2024??

[@margo3073]

almost every single day :)

[@christopherlunsford-t8z]

Same here

[@billshuck5619]

Absolutely August 2024

[@rich3154]

Me

[@mattgearytransplanted]

every day pal. that piano at the beginning is epic.

[@bakerblue7701]

These dudes are badass

[@Chloe-gl3kw]

Still relevant in my life to this day grew up wit them n now my daughters r listening to them love em!!!! Love how mike ness dedicates it to his son Julian n has even performed it wit him!!

[@scotthayes1210]

His son is a mirror image of him

[@darthbarbie9004]

This is a great video for showing off how vital the drums are to Social D. I think the drummer here is David Hidalgo Jr., or at least that's what fits with the timeline I found. I'm glad whoever did the video edit here gave the drums their due. Usually the drums get just a few cuts. It's worth taking another view to concentrate on just the drums. That's really fine work, considering the idea for the song was for the drums to be strong throughout the song, provide the clarity and punctuation that the guitars don't, but to never fully take over. They integrate really well, and on record, if you don't concentrate on the individual contributions you can easily miss the importance of the drums- there are no "here, look at me !" drum solos. I haven't seen S.D. in at least 8 years now, but they sound great here. The first time I saw them was about 1991- about the time "Ring of Fire" was getting them a lot of exposure. Screaming Trees opened, in case anyone remembers them. As I remember it was in some big box in Irvine that seemed like a gym. I was a teenager, and that show was my "advanced beginner" practice with mosh pits. It was sweaty and intense, but I didn't get hit in the face so I was happy. The fans were all pretty cool. Just the normal accidents. I kept trying to get mosh cred through high school, pushing forward and being brave. Then I had a bad experience at a Skinny Puppy concert that ended my mosh career. Some guys make it their whole mission in life to beat the crap out of any noobs they see. And when your a pretty skinny high schooler with no tattoos, you're really asking for trouble if you try to scrap with the big boys. I would advise anyone going to a loud and violent sounding band to try to research first how violent their fans are. Some good bands have a LOT of dick fans. I wouldn't really know about today's bands, since I'm now a fossil, but just try to know what you're getting into.

[@Jept]

screaming trees! Mark Lanegan and Mike Ness on the same night ? Gravel tastic! haha

[@yomomma7590]

Darth Barbie you're fucking lame hahaha "mosh career" lol gtfoh hahaha

[@robertjohnson3786]

Thanks for the drummers name that guy is bad ass.

[@harnold6597]

His dad is the legendary David Hidalgo from Los Lobos.

[@markgraham8468]

The fact that you don't really know who the drummer is totally undermines the rest of the post

[@paulabriesmister3955]

My favorite band of all time, I will NEVER ever get tired of listening to them!!

[@tpistol6913]

Still listening in 2024. Seeing them in concert next Week

[@powerchord1211]

Amazing awesome. I cannot express my feeling exactly because I'm not native English speaker. But I think definitely this is the greatest song.

[@dancapnron1]

I saw these guys a few years ago. When they did this song, I broke out crying because my son was in jail at the time.

[@ginasrog794]

I ❤this version of prison bound!

[@budinur3437]

from indonesia 2020....great song SD...

[@DukatorDevanemn]

The second voices of 'Two Bags' and 'Brent Harding' are absolute brilliant! Freakin' great Version of this classic!

[@williamcrosthwaite3266]

Long time Social D fan!! I'm 38 and they were definitely the sound track of my youth!! First heard them at about 10 years old. Saw them live for the first time last night in San Diego. Best show of my life. His son Julian (Julian James and the Love Bombs) opened for them, they were awesome. Thank you for the great show!!

[@prairiestrong4037]

This tune and “Reach for the Sky”. I can watch this over and over and love it even more.

[@hudsonmoreira4770]

I love this band! I was at a train station with their shirt on, and here comes a girl and asks me which band it is. I took off the phone and put on this music. She went crazy.

[@jeremytucker6365]

Please release the complete concert! It’s one of the best live performances I have ever seen. I can’t remember where I saw it. Best rock and roll show I have ever seen

[@ricklarock380]

It's available on Prime

[@thresholdmeditationtrainin4945]

What time in 2024 in Vancouver when social D returned after Mikes battle, I was sober and grateful to see guys again! Only show I will ever go to is Social distortion when they come to town, the guys it real and Raw !

[@colerainfan1143]

There's no mistaking this sound.

[@markcazares8117]

I'm 51 and still listening. I went to there concert. Some where between heaven and hell at Hollywood palladium. Miss those days🤙

[@Austinatw]

Went to see them live for my 18th birthday. Freaking amazing concert. Probably one of the best times I've ever had.

[@warlordblee1968]

Right on. Saw them at a small venue a couple years back, great live band.

[@Austinatw]

Junior Henderson Nice. Mike ness has such a good stage presence. It was a small venue as well at this old theater. Atmosphere was fantastic.

[@CLP-t7c]

***** Great to know the band is cutting across generations. Saw them at the Orange Peel, a small venue in Asheville in 2013, and ended up a few feet back front and center from the stage. Best show I've seen in at least a couple decades.

[@trev827]

i saw them in detroit just this august. amazing

[@imvandenh]

I have seen them live probably 10 or more times, before and after we lost Dennis Dannell. We all miss Dennis of course, but gotta love that they gained Jonny "Two-Bags". Anyway, without a doubt my favorite live band ever. The songs move me the same now as they did in 1990.

[@10Gmartinez]

It’s March 19 and still listening to SD.... story of my life!