On the evening of July 5, 1976, the Ramones headlined their first concert on British soil. Gathered that night at Dingwalls, ...

Since their inception way back in 1978, Social Distortion have left a sizeable boot print on the rock landscape. Blasting out of the SoCal hardcore scene alongside the likes of Black Flag and Circle ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. There are luxuries Mike Ness is willing to pay for, and there are luxuries for which he’d rather find a workaround ...

“I write reflectively and autobiographically,” Mike Ness says. “‘Born to Kill,’ the song, could be our mission statement of the band and the band’s career.” Born to Kill is Social Distortions‘ first ...

Social Distortion appeared as the musical guest on May 8, 2026 on the late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live. The band performed their song “Born to Kill” off their album of the same name which came ...

It’s easy to say that now legendary Orange County band Social Distortion came out swinging on this, their very first album from 1983. That would be true, but it’s easy to overlook the fact that they ...

Some songs don’t just play; they create a feeling. California Love by 2Pac is one of those tracks that instantly brings a sense of energy and nostalgia. It reflects a moment in hip-hop when sound, ...

Bowie State University celebrated a historic milestone on May 22 as Maryland’s oldest HBCU graduated the largest class in ...

I remember the first time someone called me Hitler online. It was on Twitter in 2009, just after the Fort Hood terrorist attack. I politely suggested that the user read up on Islamist radicalism after ...

Two women hug during a remembrance ceremony outside of City Hall on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Highland Park, Ill. Taking a tough-on-crime stance, whether on the campaign trail or filing legislation, ...

The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, which had reduced benefits for those with non-covered pensions. Retroactive payments ...

You can start collecting Social Security at 62, but your monthly benefits will be permanently reduced. Waiting to claim benefits can increase payments by 8% annually until age 70. Social Security ...