Social Distortion's Mike Ness - An Insider's Look Into The Man Behind The Music

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  • Опубликовано: 27 окт 2014
  • Social Distortion's Mike Ness talks about the process of songwriting, his love of boxing and classic cars, and his Northern California ranch.
    “Music is, and has always been, such a big part of my life. My passions and influences off stage have such a huge impact on my music and my songwriting. So when coming up with the concept for this video, I wanted to give people a snapshot inside of my world - a look at what is going on in my life when the music is not playing. I also wanted my most diehard fan to see this and learn something about me that they didn’t already know,” says Ness.
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  • @xziolpsyxe9573
    @xziolpsyxe9573 5 лет назад +110

    "Having to fight for acceptance makes you find ways to express yourself."
    - Mike Ness

  • @VegasViking420
    @VegasViking420 6 лет назад +64

    Takes notes everyone, this man knows a thing or two about a thing or two.

  • @m.steinfeld8802
    @m.steinfeld8802 7 лет назад +192

    damn I could listen to that man talk about life for hours. such a legend

    • @13Clicks
      @13Clicks 7 лет назад +3

      M. Steinfeld same here

    • @bflo1000
      @bflo1000 7 лет назад +9

      Anyone who lives life their way & doesn't care about anything else is an inspiration. Living free to me is doing what you want. He was damn lucky to do want he wants to do, rock on with music, instead of just the 9 to 5 ball & chain.

    • @ninamasfina
      @ninamasfina 8 месяцев назад

      Such a Solid Guy!!

  • @Cinemadaptation
    @Cinemadaptation 9 лет назад +246

    this man deserves a whole film document...

    • @Max1dollar
      @Max1dollar 6 лет назад +3

      Cinemadaptation theres one out by Ernie ball, but I haven’t been able to find it on the internet, only trailers

    • @preciousmetalhead5155
      @preciousmetalhead5155 6 лет назад +6

      It’s called another state of mind

    • @MrRlltide
      @MrRlltide 5 лет назад +1

      Cinemadaptation you are exactly right or even a docudrama like walk the line

    • @spkoftdvl
      @spkoftdvl 5 лет назад +2

      ruclips.net/video/yx43BTch5Uw/видео.html

    • @derekv275
      @derekv275 5 лет назад +1

      I'd be all over that! The man is a legend and extremely underrated

  • @daufhinthorndike1061
    @daufhinthorndike1061 5 лет назад +20

    I want an entire two hour documentary about Mike Ness.

  • @monyetgila1321
    @monyetgila1321 6 лет назад +49

    "I like hard work. And I like creating something better. Its in my blood"
    Mike ness is such a good guy

  • @richardrademaker4280
    @richardrademaker4280 6 лет назад +46

    Love ya brother. Thanks for writing the soundtrack to my life.

  • @DanielAlvarezBicycleGarage
    @DanielAlvarezBicycleGarage 5 лет назад +52

    You don´t wanna mess with Mike Ness! Awesome guy!

  • @jimmythesaint9146
    @jimmythesaint9146 6 лет назад +19

    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.

  • @Peacekpr4
    @Peacekpr4 9 лет назад +32

    The boxing, the tractor, the music. I totally respect it. I relate to all of it

  • @shawnwhalen8314
    @shawnwhalen8314 5 лет назад +21

    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.

    • @bdyhblue
      @bdyhblue 5 лет назад

      Nor*Cal my home sweet home.

  • @keith_vapes
    @keith_vapes Год назад +3

    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.

  • @Sassymama7040
    @Sassymama7040 9 лет назад +98

    And I thought it was impossible to adore this man any more than I already did...

    • @tonif74
      @tonif74 9 лет назад +6

      `Right!!! He just gets better and better..

    • @michaelpieseeno8076
      @michaelpieseeno8076 5 лет назад

      He's just a POS now since he's a salty snowflake with TDS. 😂😂😂

    • @johnking3341
      @johnking3341 4 года назад +2

      @@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.

    • @Eldritch-1
      @Eldritch-1 3 года назад

      He really is the best of us.

  • @ironheadforge5382
    @ironheadforge5382 6 лет назад +41

    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

  • @sharronclark7485
    @sharronclark7485 3 года назад +5

    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! 😎🙋

    • @LespaulStrat
      @LespaulStrat 2 месяца назад

      “So far away”, for me.

  • @RetroSoulGirl
    @RetroSoulGirl 9 лет назад +38

    THANK YOU for posting this FANTASTIC video! The close ups and the things he says are excellent!
    I will always love Mike Ness!

  • @ingrimmarliuhtan563
    @ingrimmarliuhtan563 9 лет назад +13

    A living Legend, many many Thanks for this Video!!

  • @tylerhorne2125
    @tylerhorne2125 6 лет назад +4

    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

  • @jrocket092887
    @jrocket092887 3 года назад +1

    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.

  • @ShogunateDaimyo
    @ShogunateDaimyo Год назад +1

    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!

    • @LespaulStrat
      @LespaulStrat 2 месяца назад

      Kick ass guitarist, check!!

  • @Joseisjose280
    @Joseisjose280 4 года назад +1

    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.

  • @ctpreda
    @ctpreda 7 лет назад +2

    What a great mini-doc! I had no idea about the layers that made up Mike Ness. Excellent!

  • @beerinoculum
    @beerinoculum 7 лет назад +2

    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

  • @warwicksmiley3731
    @warwicksmiley3731 9 лет назад +67

    This Man is my Inspiration for not quitting when it became tough

  • @waynegagnon474
    @waynegagnon474 5 лет назад +1

    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.

  • @TheVVildHunt
    @TheVVildHunt 4 года назад +1

    So many negative comments. This is such a genuine human being that influenced so many people in different ways. We all got our own story to tell, but I think the beauty is everyone can relate to Ness in one way or another. Proud and honored to have someone such as Mike Ness have roots that are in MA.

  • @filo5930
    @filo5930 Год назад +1

    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 ✊

  • @interpolagent9
    @interpolagent9 4 года назад +3

    I could spend days just talking with him about things. About life. Love their music.

    • @tommykokotinis9248
      @tommykokotinis9248 4 года назад

      Hello Scott Travis I race motorcycles against you golden eagles I used to be Steven archers roommate and Social Distortion my favorite band

    • @tommykokotinis9248
      @tommykokotinis9248 4 года назад

      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

  • @NitaFretwell
    @NitaFretwell 9 лет назад +3

    lyrics were just written on his heart!My favorite songwriter,just real!

  • @misfitdanzig8152
    @misfitdanzig8152 4 года назад +1

    What a MAN a legend singer and friend thank you so much for your music MR. NESS ,!.

  • @donjuan8668
    @donjuan8668 5 лет назад +2

    Hey Mike you inspire me to out live myself towards life... REBEL LIFE & I THANK YOU !

  • @jayclark7155
    @jayclark7155 9 лет назад +1

    Love it, give us more Mike!

  • @coresev344
    @coresev344 5 лет назад +4

    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

  • @LespaulStrat
    @LespaulStrat 2 месяца назад

    This tour going on right now is amazing, Mike and the band sound better than ever!!

  • @briannag.3208
    @briannag.3208 7 лет назад +1

    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!

  • @jimwalker3808
    @jimwalker3808 4 года назад +3

    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

  • @ginaambrosiobarnes6758
    @ginaambrosiobarnes6758 6 лет назад +2

    I can jam to that man! What an inspiration for me! You rule! ♡ ☆ ♡

  • @thomasjohnsonjohnson8122
    @thomasjohnsonjohnson8122 3 года назад +1

    Mike ness has been a great leader in my life for the rest of my life

  • @TheRyanMackfall
    @TheRyanMackfall 9 лет назад +2

    This is incredible. So well made. Thumbs up!

  • @robertcoe5003
    @robertcoe5003 6 лет назад +10

    Met him at maxwell's in NJ nicest guy stop and took pics got them on my wall

  • @EZking1227
    @EZking1227 9 лет назад

    Much love Mike!!

  • @MultiJpad
    @MultiJpad 5 лет назад +2

    I knew there was a reason I liked their music, Man music rocks!!!

  • @carmenpicardi7039
    @carmenpicardi7039 9 лет назад

    What can i say that hasn't been said!!! Mr.Ness is a god.Most respect.Keep making this world a better place.

  • @kimshlongpoon3995
    @kimshlongpoon3995 7 лет назад +7

    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!

  • @shannalae3907
    @shannalae3907 5 лет назад +2

    He's a country boy at heart!!!🥰

  • @123dslaz
    @123dslaz 2 года назад

    Makin the hopeless hopeful since forever. Thank you Mike.

  • @MrDmurphy13
    @MrDmurphy13 9 лет назад

    Hit the nail in the head on this one... Cool vid...

  • @DavidSmith-ke1xb
    @DavidSmith-ke1xb 4 года назад

    Ya bra that's really cool. Thanks I like punk & metal also your music good to hear
    Happy New Year

  • @johntoughlove479
    @johntoughlove479 4 года назад

    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.

  • @TokyoBlue587
    @TokyoBlue587 4 года назад +1

    Keep rockin' Mike you're awesome

  • @pjwettel33
    @pjwettel33 8 лет назад

    This is just beautiful!

  • @marcuslau5287
    @marcuslau5287 5 лет назад

    Beautiful!

  • @Freiheit1232
    @Freiheit1232 6 лет назад +1

    This was well done

  • @chilidog73
    @chilidog73 4 года назад

    Love this snippet

  • @Guenter34
    @Guenter34 5 лет назад +3

    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.

  • @elguapo7298
    @elguapo7298 9 лет назад

    this was a great clip

  • @MHG01ful
    @MHG01ful 9 лет назад

    Great man!

  • @TimDecker989
    @TimDecker989 6 лет назад +4

    This is awesome for a commerical! Mike seems like the kind of guy I could hang with and it would be awesome!

  • @alann5003
    @alann5003 7 месяцев назад

    One of the most respectable rock stars ever.

  • @bobshoroskyjr8528
    @bobshoroskyjr8528 9 лет назад +21

    Green Day in the HOF and how are these guys not?

    • @newking70
      @newking70 5 лет назад

      No fucking shit.

    • @gherrera74gh
      @gherrera74gh 5 лет назад

      Really no shit!!

    • @danielbaugher826
      @danielbaugher826 4 года назад

      bob shorosky jr I agree it's bullshit

    • @erichramone7812
      @erichramone7812 4 года назад

      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...

    • @juanc1328
      @juanc1328 4 года назад

      Because Green Day rocks and the best punk band there is!

  • @vanderleiIntruso
    @vanderleiIntruso 3 года назад +1

    Muito bom o vídeo, parabéns!
    Abraço aqui do Brasil.

  • @theunexpectedlymournfulsou7581

    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.

  • @free_melie
    @free_melie 9 лет назад

    Amazing. I love Mike.

  • @onefeistymomma
    @onefeistymomma 5 лет назад

    Spent my 40th bday in a tiara in the pit, celebrating with one of my all time favorite artists!

  • @ninamasfina
    @ninamasfina 8 месяцев назад +1

    Cool Red Cap!! Nice Work Mike

  • @navyskaterdude
    @navyskaterdude 7 лет назад

    Love Ya Mike!

  • @ryandeanlindgren9054
    @ryandeanlindgren9054 Год назад

    Awesome thanks for Sharing. 😎

  • @czyjinx
    @czyjinx 6 лет назад +1

    I love you Mike! 🖤

  • @kennethyoung2570
    @kennethyoung2570 8 лет назад

    great special amazing quality

  • @hfm2374
    @hfm2374 3 года назад +1

    Mike Ness is one rad dude

  • @v0ltax
    @v0ltax 9 лет назад

    Un tipazo Miguel!

  • @korderinnn
    @korderinnn 5 лет назад +2

    Larga vida a Mike Ness

  • @yankeehater714
    @yankeehater714 7 лет назад +1

    Mike Ness is the coolest MF'er you could ever meet, there music is one of a kind. Rock ON S.Distortion !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @mrffej66
    @mrffej66 Месяц назад

    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

  • @MasterGaryFan
    @MasterGaryFan 5 лет назад +2

    His normal speaking voice is nothing like his singing voice. Pretty unexpected to be honest. I figured it’d be deep and growly.

  • @lillbesse666
    @lillbesse666 8 лет назад

    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

    • @Hi.Im.Levi.
      @Hi.Im.Levi. 7 лет назад

      Johan Berndtson he's such a nice guy. Hope you get to meet him.

  • @503i.d.tyrantsexsposed9
    @503i.d.tyrantsexsposed9 5 лет назад

    Mike ness I give u so much love honor and respect for life reach for the sky bud cause tomorrow may never come

  • @JJones-nf9ce
    @JJones-nf9ce 2 года назад

    Very Interesting, inspirational and entertaining

  • @ninja63639
    @ninja63639 5 лет назад +1

    Now we need a story on his car

  • @GrupoPatronTV
    @GrupoPatronTV 3 месяца назад

    My hero!

  • @matiascarabajal9902
    @matiascarabajal9902 9 лет назад

    Mi idolo ! jajaj

  • @Rawkwilder
    @Rawkwilder 6 лет назад +2

    Out of all these things. I never imagined him on a tractor. :D

  • @XxMantequillasxX
    @XxMantequillasxX 3 года назад

    Congratulations Mike sweet ride too

  • @artlover5798
    @artlover5798 3 года назад

    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.

  • @MissChelle857
    @MissChelle857 6 лет назад +1

    So authentically gorgeous 😍😍

  • @ollieroks
    @ollieroks 9 лет назад +30

    I just fell in love again. In straight manly way.

    • @Jeffp24NM
      @Jeffp24NM 9 лет назад +2

      Me too... Fell in love with this band 20 years ago... Mike is my hero.

    • @jiujitsu94
      @jiujitsu94 6 лет назад

      Gayyyyyyyyy

    • @TheHillcityhobo
      @TheHillcityhobo 5 лет назад

      @@jiujitsu94.your a dumbass

  • @Mission2Transition641
    @Mission2Transition641 9 лет назад

    great video!

  • @idnintel
    @idnintel 9 месяцев назад

    beautiful

  • @Roman-rz3qj
    @Roman-rz3qj 2 года назад

    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. 🇺🇸🐓🐖

  • @nwjones1
    @nwjones1 9 лет назад

    I can relate to the tractor therapy. I like that Massey Ferguson.

  • @jessekulbe1855
    @jessekulbe1855 8 лет назад +2

    What is the background song?

  • @ottomatic3123
    @ottomatic3123 Год назад

    My dad has a collection of old radios, and an old car. I bet Mike's place is full of cool stuff.

    • @blaineedwards8078
      @blaineedwards8078 Год назад

      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.

  • @nomdeguerre13
    @nomdeguerre13 9 лет назад

    Mike Ness= Legend and Americana Icon

  • @MrMeAndMyDogs
    @MrMeAndMyDogs 8 лет назад +2

    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.

    • @rayg3116
      @rayg3116 7 лет назад

      Like you have a choice :)

  • @ericmunson3510
    @ericmunson3510 6 лет назад

    what is he plugged into? the green dial pedal......????? need info on this and i need to k ow where to get one lol

  • @kathleen2021
    @kathleen2021 7 лет назад

    ticket for Denver in March!

  • @Polecat-qz5om
    @Polecat-qz5om 6 лет назад

    I love you mike ness . Your a fucking survivor!

  • @cllamas111685
    @cllamas111685 6 лет назад

    Which redkap pants are those and where can I get that shirt with patches

  • @grimreaper2773
    @grimreaper2773 6 лет назад +2

    Whats the anchor under the eye for is that how many ships he sunk?

  • @janski1982
    @janski1982 2 года назад

    What a cool guy!