Saw Social Distortion at the Cains. Rocked the rafters of the historical joint like no other. Old school real deal rock STAR. If a person ever gets a chance to see live you owe it to yourself to see an American original iconic band.
I love the "other California" Northern California....the beautiful one you don't hear enough about. Never thought I 'd see Mike Ness lacing up some gloves, great short video...I would like to see more.
He’s amazing. Though it didn’t stick, his words were part of what encouraged me to go to treatment before my life got any more out of control. I’m glad that I’m still alive to be able to listen to his voice.
@@michaelpieseeno8076 So let me get this straight...according to you...everything that Ness has lived through, overcame and accomplished in his life is now negated and he's reduced to a POS (in your opinion) because some drunk asshole stood in front of the stage shouting at Mike, taunting him and flipping him off and basically asking for what he got...a punch in the face. Hmmm...yea I'd like to see how you'd react if someone showed up at your home or work and started yelling profanities at you and flipping you off. I'm sure you would react just like Gandhi or Jesus...right? Yea right! Kettle calling the pot black man. Look in the mirror.
This is the kind of man I aspire to be. I hope that my musical career makes it somewhere, social distortion being one of my influences, but Mike just seems so tell it as it is and down to earth. The rock n roll ego never seemed to hit him. I hope that no matter how high or low my life gets, I never lose sight of the best parts of the world, not just Hollywood parties
Mike ness is something special for our generation. A reminder of how to experience life...a true giant of our time. Irreplaceable and a dying breed. Hope to see him at least one more time
Man i love Mike's whole ethos. Old time Americana check, boxing check, lowriders check, blue collar farm work ethic check. Get well Mike! We need more of this!
Mike Ness is the reason why I fell in love with punk rock, country music, classic and late 90's-2000's diesel trucks, hard work, bull riding, and the little things out there.
This was an excellent piece of film. Thank you for this, from someone who has been a long time fan of Mike's. Really entertaining for me to see him living life off stage.
get well Mike you are an inspiration for many, i remember listening SD in many shit moments being young and felt like a old friend or figure talking to me, hope the best for you and your family, you are a survivor and a warrior ✊
thanks for a peek into your world. I love your band , been listing since 1982.one of first experiences w/ punk music.That first album was big in my High school 82 -1986.
Got to meet mike ness at sessions in Scott’s valley he was super nice I worked in the warehouse there I asked him to sign a piece of a box I cut off out of in the warehouse I asked him to sign it for my friend Brian in Santa Cruz he was so cool about it this video was rad
When I get the chance to I'm gonna make a documentary dedicated to this man! He is such a lovely human, my hero and my very first true love. I hope he continues this career right to his grave as long as it continues to make him happy. The Man, The Myth, The Legend, Mr. Michael Ness!
So true also for myself. My artist-self landed me in the psych wards because my dad ( god love him) was afraid that I had become an “artist”. It was my art and my friends on the same road who I listened to their music as I painted my way through the tunnel of bullshit. Still here at 67, still an artist, still listen to Social Distortion, still put my writing out to strangers and family, still fall down and still get up. I am totally unknown to the gears of fame and fortune as I mow lawns because I need money like everyone else and love my job, but my hopes are in my facebook posts where I swim with the stars. George Martin.
Mike Ness is definitely the guy you'd see in a old 1940's service station photo. Checking oil while the tank is filling up. 2 young boys walking away with those old bottles of Coca-Cola. You know the photos I'm talking about.
bob shorosky jr also another bit of information for ya, did you know, that Social D has never been on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine? That actually blows me away even more than the HOF induction...
I built a scupture (skullpture! Lol) that uses strings, how do I send it to Mike I've been listening and inspired by his music since somewhere between heaven and gell bought it off the shelf.
I'm picturing the charming strangeness that would be the Mike Ness we see in this video standing next to the scrawny young teenage Mike Ness we saw in the documentary 'Another State of Mind' sitting on his front steps playing an old acoustic guitar, awkwardly revealing his daily routine of watching bad TV-- and then shown later applying eyeliner whilst scrutinising himself in the mirror. Can you imagine the Mike Ness in this video, this big boxer, this serious looking masculine figure with such a calm demeanour interacting with THAT goofy kid? Imagine what young Mike would make of older Mike-- never mind how they'd react to each other. What a trip it would be. Just imagining what that footage would look like amuses me greatly.
@avalanchesoul Agreed. And I'd say it's pretty well common knowledge by now that Mike is a sober junkie. In fact I'd say it's an integral part of his back story and part of what makes him such a badass! He's currently celebrating 30 years sober! That's a lifetime for most of the youngsters out there dying in the streets from the opiate epidemic.
Sad that we now live in such a disposable, junk society. What he said about old, antique stuff is so truly spot on....a bygone era of true craftsmanship.
You are my inspiration for everything! and i just cant WAIT INTILL THE DAY I HAVE TE OPPORTUNITY TO SHAKE YOUR HAND! I WAS IN THE FRTONTLINE AT WEST COAST RIOT "2009" IN SWEDEN GOTHENBORG. AND MY BIGGEST WISH IN THE WORLD! Is to see you playing your sweet music at your home stage!! at your home plan, and hopefully i will get the overwhelming feeling shake your hand
I know "born to be down"is by "Local H" not "Social Distortion" just saying I learned of both hands about the same time! I think they are both Fantastic bands!🙋😎
Ben Johnson fought the french champ in front of both armies enormous proof in history that poets are also fighters thanks Mike for me for 30 yrs of music
To be honest, I think that Mike Ness would have made a great character in Sons of Anarchy/Mayans. A President of a distant California chapter, or at least Arizona, Nevada, or Oregon.
Its like heaering the inside of my head telling me. Youre doing the right thing son, fuck all them motherfuckers and just keep beeing you. I really needed this.
Didnt know he had property up north. I moved to the northern sticks and have an old tractor. Sold my 53 Chevy and started fresh. Still recording music and listening to old punk. The self sufficient greaser. 🇺🇸🐓🐖
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Takes notes everyone, this man knows a thing or two about a thing or two.
"Having to fight for acceptance makes you find ways to express yourself."
- Mike Ness
That's a cool quote
damn I could listen to that man talk about life for hours. such a legend
M. Steinfeld same here
Such a Solid Guy!!
"I like hard work. And I like creating something better. Its in my blood"
Mike ness is such a good guy
Love ya brother. Thanks for writing the soundtrack to my life.
You don´t wanna mess with Mike Ness! Awesome guy!
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Legend
Sure the fuck don't
Lol, a toddler could step on Mike Ness.
@@chrisangel73ify say what you really mean, chicken shit.
I want an entire two hour documentary about Mike Ness.
Saw Social Distortion at the Cains. Rocked the rafters of the historical joint like no other. Old school real deal rock STAR. If a person ever gets a chance to see live you owe it to yourself to see an American original iconic band.
this man deserves a whole film document...
Cinemadaptation theres one out by Ernie ball, but I haven’t been able to find it on the internet, only trailers
It’s called another state of mind
Cinemadaptation you are exactly right or even a docudrama like walk the line
ruclips.net/video/yx43BTch5Uw/видео.html
I'd be all over that! The man is a legend and extremely underrated
I love the "other California" Northern California....the beautiful one you don't hear enough about. Never thought I 'd see Mike Ness lacing up some gloves, great short video...I would like to see more.
Nor*Cal my home sweet home.
The boxing, the tractor, the music. I totally respect it. I relate to all of it
He’s amazing. Though it didn’t stick, his words were part of what encouraged me to go to treatment before my life got any more out of control. I’m glad that I’m still alive to be able to listen to his voice.
THANK YOU for posting this FANTASTIC video! The close ups and the things he says are excellent!
I will always love Mike Ness!
And I thought it was impossible to adore this man any more than I already did...
`Right!!! He just gets better and better..
He's just a POS now since he's a salty snowflake with TDS. 😂😂😂
@@michaelpieseeno8076 So let me get this straight...according to you...everything that Ness has lived through, overcame and accomplished in his life is now negated and he's reduced to a POS (in your opinion) because some drunk asshole stood in front of the stage shouting at Mike, taunting him and flipping him off and basically asking for what he got...a punch in the face. Hmmm...yea I'd like to see how you'd react if someone showed up at your home or work and started yelling profanities at you and flipping you off. I'm sure you would react just like Gandhi or Jesus...right? Yea right! Kettle calling the pot black man. Look in the mirror.
He really is the best of us.
First song I heard from this band was "I was wrong" I was hooked immediately! Around the same time as "born to be down"! Two of my favorite songs! 😎🙋
“So far away”, for me.
This is the kind of man I aspire to be. I hope that my musical career makes it somewhere, social distortion being one of my influences, but Mike just seems so tell it as it is and down to earth. The rock n roll ego never seemed to hit him. I hope that no matter how high or low my life gets, I never lose sight of the best parts of the world, not just Hollywood parties
A living Legend, many many Thanks for this Video!!
Mike ness is something special for our generation. A reminder of how to experience life...a true giant of our time. Irreplaceable and a dying breed.
Hope to see him at least one more time
he's evil
@@rollling7523 how
just look at him
@Dago Ink eh, he's ok
@@garfinn4555 Lol
Man i love Mike's whole ethos. Old time Americana check, boxing check, lowriders check, blue collar farm work ethic check. Get well Mike! We need more of this!
Kick ass guitarist, check!!
Mike Ness is the reason why I fell in love with punk rock, country music, classic and late 90's-2000's diesel trucks, hard work, bull riding, and the little things out there.
I could spend days just talking with him about things. About life. Love their music.
Hello Scott Travis I race motorcycles against you golden eagles I used to be Steven archers roommate and Social Distortion my favorite band
Good luck Scott Travis I'm very proud of you.... and social D is the best band in the world I'm glad your fans
What a great mini-doc! I had no idea about the layers that made up Mike Ness. Excellent!
This was an excellent piece of film. Thank you for this, from someone who has been a long time fan of Mike's. Really entertaining for me to see him living life off stage.
get well Mike you are an inspiration for many, i remember listening SD in many shit moments being young and felt like a old friend or figure talking to me, hope the best for you and your family, you are a survivor and a warrior ✊
This tour going on right now is amazing, Mike and the band sound better than ever!!
lyrics were just written on his heart!My favorite songwriter,just real!
thanks for a peek into your world. I love your band , been listing since 1982.one of first experiences w/ punk music.That first album was big in my High school 82 -1986.
Got to meet mike ness at sessions in Scott’s valley he was super nice I worked in the warehouse there I asked him to sign a piece of a box I cut off out of in the warehouse I asked him to sign it for my friend Brian in Santa Cruz he was so cool about it this video was rad
I remember Mike when he was 13 ..knew one song..Train kept a rolling. It was in Casey Royers bedroom..they already had s name..Social Distortion
What a MAN a legend singer and friend thank you so much for your music MR. NESS ,!.
Met him at maxwell's in NJ nicest guy stop and took pics got them on my wall
When I get the chance to I'm gonna make a documentary dedicated to this man! He is such a lovely human, my hero and my very first true love. I hope he continues this career right to his grave as long as it continues to make him happy. The Man, The Myth, The Legend, Mr. Michael Ness!
This Man is my Inspiration for not quitting when it became tough
Mike Ness is a boss......
Seems like a tuff dude
Plays A Mean Gibson.
+what did he buy?
***** Yeah did he buy??
Hey Mike you inspire me to out live myself towards life... REBEL LIFE & I THANK YOU !
Mike ness has been a great leader in my life for the rest of my life
So true also for myself. My artist-self landed me in the psych wards because my dad ( god love him) was afraid that I had become an “artist”. It was my art and my friends on the same road who I listened to their music as I painted my way through the tunnel of bullshit. Still here at 67, still an artist, still listen to Social Distortion, still put my writing out to strangers and family, still fall down and still get up. I am totally unknown to the gears of fame and fortune as I mow lawns because I need money like everyone else and love my job, but my hopes are in my facebook posts where I swim with the stars. George Martin.
i have so much respect for this man. pleasure of seeing him in person once and now twice in july. what a genuinely incredible human being
I knew there was a reason I liked their music, Man music rocks!!!
What can i say that hasn't been said!!! Mr.Ness is a god.Most respect.Keep making this world a better place.
He's not god. He is a real entity
I have always been a fan of this band and looked at Mike as a role model. He is a badass that does what he believes in. Good man!
Cool Red Cap!! Nice Work Mike
I can jam to that man! What an inspiration for me! You rule! ♡ ☆ ♡
Mike Ness is definitely the guy you'd see in a old 1940's service station photo. Checking oil while the tank is filling up. 2 young boys walking away with those old bottles of Coca-Cola. You know the photos I'm talking about.
He's a country boy at heart!!!🥰
Green Day in the HOF and how are these guys not?
No fucking shit.
Really no shit!!
bob shorosky jr I agree it's bullshit
bob shorosky jr also another bit of information for ya, did you know, that Social D has never been on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine? That actually blows me away even more than the HOF induction...
Because Green Day rocks and the best punk band there is!
Makin the hopeless hopeful since forever. Thank you Mike.
Ya bra that's really cool. Thanks I like punk & metal also your music good to hear
Happy New Year
One of the most respectable rock stars ever.
Damn Mike, you must have sold a few more records than I thought. Good to see you reap the rewards of what you've sewn.
Mike Ness is the coolest MF'er you could ever meet, there music is one of a kind. Rock ON S.Distortion !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love it, give us more Mike!
Muito bom o vídeo, parabéns!
Abraço aqui do Brasil.
This is incredible. So well made. Thumbs up!
This is awesome for a commerical! Mike seems like the kind of guy I could hang with and it would be awesome!
Keep rockin' Mike you're awesome
I built a scupture (skullpture! Lol) that uses strings, how do I send it to Mike I've been listening and inspired by his music since somewhere between heaven and gell bought it off the shelf.
Larga vida a Mike Ness
His normal speaking voice is nothing like his singing voice. Pretty unexpected to be honest. I figured it’d be deep and growly.
Mike Ness is one rad dude
Whats the anchor under the eye for is that how many ships he sunk?
😁🤣🤣
I'm picturing the charming strangeness that would be the Mike Ness we see in this video standing next to the scrawny young teenage Mike Ness we saw in the documentary 'Another State of Mind' sitting on his front steps playing an old acoustic guitar, awkwardly revealing his daily routine of watching bad TV-- and then shown later applying eyeliner whilst scrutinising himself in the mirror. Can you imagine the Mike Ness in this video, this big boxer, this serious looking masculine figure with such a calm demeanour interacting with THAT goofy kid? Imagine what young Mike would make of older Mike-- never mind how they'd react to each other. What a trip it would be. Just imagining what that footage would look like amuses me greatly.
Hit the nail in the head on this one... Cool vid...
Spent my 40th bday in a tiara in the pit, celebrating with one of my all time favorite artists!
That sounds fun. And your sexy
That's funny, he speaks nothing of the 1980's. It's a big part of his life that he leaves out. Glad he's sober and healthy though.
Yeah I mean another state of mind made him.
@avalanchesoul Agreed. And I'd say it's pretty well common knowledge by now that Mike is a sober junkie. In fact I'd say it's an integral part of his back story and part of what makes him such a badass! He's currently celebrating 30 years sober! That's a lifetime for most of the youngsters out there dying in the streets from the opiate epidemic.
My dad has a collection of old radios, and an old car. I bet Mike's place is full of cool stuff.
Sad that we now live in such a disposable, junk society. What he said about old, antique stuff is so truly spot on....a bygone era of true craftsmanship.
Awesome thanks for Sharing. 😎
I just fell in love again. In straight manly way.
Me too... Fell in love with this band 20 years ago... Mike is my hero.
Gayyyyyyyyy
@@jiujitsu94.your a dumbass
One of the coolest human being out there
He's the same like me. Cool
You are my inspiration for everything! and i just cant WAIT INTILL THE DAY I HAVE TE OPPORTUNITY TO SHAKE YOUR HAND! I WAS IN THE FRTONTLINE AT WEST COAST RIOT "2009" IN SWEDEN GOTHENBORG. AND MY BIGGEST WISH IN THE WORLD! Is to see you playing your sweet music at your home stage!! at your home plan, and hopefully i will get the overwhelming feeling shake your hand
Johan Berndtson he's such a nice guy. Hope you get to meet him.
Now we need a story on his car
A man who knows how to work, knows how to fix shit, and writes incredible music. What more could you ask for in a man
I know "born to be down"is by "Local H" not "Social Distortion" just saying I learned of both hands about the same time! I think they are both Fantastic bands!🙋😎
Very Interesting, inspirational and entertaining
So, he's into boxing? Hey Mike, if you ever make it to Tampa again...it would truly be an honor if you dropped in on my Rock Steady Boxing class!
Ben Johnson fought the french champ in front of both armies enormous proof in history that poets are also fighters thanks Mike for me for 30 yrs of music
What is the background song?
Congratulations Mike sweet ride too
This was well done
To be honest, I think that Mike Ness would have made a great character in Sons of Anarchy/Mayans.
A President of a distant California chapter, or at least Arizona, Nevada, or Oregon.
Out of all these things. I never imagined him on a tractor. :D
I can relate to the tractor therapy. I like that Massey Ferguson.
Its like heaering the inside of my head telling me. Youre doing the right thing son, fuck all them motherfuckers and just keep beeing you.
I really needed this.
Like you have a choice :)
Where in Northern California is that ranch that he's driving the tractor on?
Anybody who’s know what brand of this Sunglasses he wore. Please let’s me know and Thank you so much.
Which redkap pants are those and where can I get that shirt with patches
what is he plugged into? the green dial pedal......????? need info on this and i need to k ow where to get one lol
Didnt know he had property up north. I moved to the northern sticks and have an old tractor. Sold my 53 Chevy and started fresh. Still recording music and listening to old punk. The self sufficient greaser. 🇺🇸🐓🐖
I love you Mike! 🖤
Love this snippet
I love you mike ness . Your a fucking survivor!
Much love Mike!!
ticket for Denver in March!
Beautiful!
great special amazing quality
Hey Mike! Dude I have that same knife that's in your back pocket. Kershaw right! I think Kershaw make great knives, don't you?🤔🙋
My hero!
I like this Guy
This is just beautiful!
Mike Ness is the real deal