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The Social Distortion Pre-Party is a preshow VIP experience available at select venues, offering fans early access, exclusive moments, and a closer pre-show experience before the main event. Below you’ll find a concise history of Social Distortion, highlights from their discography, and what to expect from upcoming performances in the city and beyond.

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Social Distortion formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California, and became a cornerstone in blending punk energy with country and roots influences. Their sound helped shape the late-80s to early-90s punk-rock landscape, earning them a dedicated fanbase and critical recognition alike.

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About the artist

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  • Formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California, Social Distortion fused punk with country/roots influences, influencing a generation of rock and punk musicians.
  • RIAA Gold-certified albums: Social Distortion (1990) and Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell (1992).
  • White Light, White Heat, White Trash (1996) peaked at #27 on the Billboard 200—the band’s highest chart position to date.
  • After an eight-year gap, Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes (2011) marked a return with the single “Machine Gun Blues.”
  • The Social Distortion Pre-Party is a preshow VIP option offered at select venues, designed to enhance the fan experience without changing the main show format.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Upcoming tour info

The essentials

Quick Facts About Social Distortion Pre-Party

  • Formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California, Social Distortion fused punk with country/roots influences and helped shape the late-80s to early-90s punk-rock sound.
  • RIAA Gold certifications: Social Distortion (1990) and Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell (1992) are Gold-certified in the United States.
  • The band’s 1996 album White Light, White Heat, White Trash peaked at #27 on the Billboard 200, marking their highest chart position to date.
  • Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes (2011) was the band’s first new material in eight years, featuring the single Machine Gun Blues.
  • Social Distortion Pre-Party is a preshow VIP option offered by venues/ticket brokers around some shows, not a separate performer.

The records

Social Distortion Pre-Party Discography

  • Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes
    2011 · Epitaph
  • Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll
    2004 · Time Bomb
  • White Light, White Heat, White Trash
    1996 · Epic
  • Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell
    1992 · Epic
  • Social Distortion
    1990 · Epic
  • Prison Bound
    1988 · Restless
  • Mommy's Little Monster
    1983 · 13th Floor

The hits

Top Social Distortion Pre-Party Songs

  • Machine Gun Blues
    2010 · US Alternative Airplay: 10; US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: 20
  • Far Behind
    2007 · US Modern Rock: 19
  • Reach for the Sky
    2004 · Modern Rock Tracks: 27
  • I Was Wrong
    1996 · US Alternative: 4; US Main: 12
  • Bad Luck
    1992 · US Alternative: 2; US Main: 44
  • Let It Be Me
    1990 · US Alternative: 11
  • Ball and Chain
    1990 · US Main: 13
  • Ring of Fire
    1990 · US Alternative: 25

About the artist

  • Formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California, Social Distortion fused punk with country/roots influences, influencing a generation of rock and punk musicians.
  • RIAA Gold-certified albums: Social Distortion (1990) and Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell (1992).
  • White Light, White Heat, White Trash (1996) peaked at #27 on the Billboard 200—the band’s highest chart position to date.
  • After an eight-year gap, Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes (2011) marked a return with the single “Machine Gun Blues.”
  • The Social Distortion Pre-Party is a preshow VIP option offered at select venues, designed to enhance the fan experience without changing the main show format.

Upcoming tour info

  • Locations: Various venues in the city and select markets, with the Pre-Party option available where listed.
  • Note: Dates and availability for the Pre-Party VIP experience are determined by the venue and may vary by show. Date to be announced for some future events.
  • To secure your seats and see current availability, check the event pages for soon show listings and the Social Distortion Pre-Party option.

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