"Ball and Chain" is a song by Southern California punk rock band

Social Distortion Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness (lead vocals, lead guitar), Jonny Wickersham (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Brent Harding (bass, backing voca ...

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Mike Ness Michael Daniel Ness (born April 3, 1962) is an American musician who is the lead guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the punk rock band Social Distortion, which was formed in 1978. Early life Ness was born in Lynn, Massachusetts on April ...

in 1987, it is featured on their self-titled album released in 1990, as well as on '' Live at the Roxy'' (1998). In the words of Ness, "Ball and Chain" is "a hard luck story," a forceful cry, a lament, a plea, a "folk prayer."Mike Ness, Liner Notes, ''Live at the Roxy'' The music video was directed by Tony van den Ende and edited by Scott C. Wilson.

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1990 songs Social Distortion songs Epic Records singles Songs written by Mike Ness Songs about alcohol Songs about drugs Songs about prison {{1990s-rock-song-stub