Jonny Wickersham
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Jonny "2 Bags" Wickersham (born May 26, 1968 ) is the current guitarist for the Californian punk rock
band Social Distortion
. He joined Social Distortion after the death of founding member and longtime friend, Dennis Danell
, in February 2000. Previously, he had been a guitarist for U.S. Bombs
, The Cadillac Tramps, and Youth Brigade
from Southern California
.
He has been touring with Social Distortion since the When the Angel's Sing Memorial Concert held in June 2000, which was held to benefit Dennis Danell's family. Wickersham also co-wrote "Angel's Wings", "Faithless" and "Nickels and Dimes" along with Mike Ness
for Social Distortion's 2004 release Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll
as well as "Machine Gun Blues", "Far Side of Nowhere" and "Take Care of Yourself" with Mike Ness
on Social Distortion's latest release Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes
.
In 2008, Wickersham was on tour with Mike Ness' solo band along with Social Distortion
.
The Vandals
wrote a song about him.
Jonny uses an assortment of Gibson guitars and a Fender Telecaster. He has five Les Paul Juniors (a '55 sunburst, '57 TV, a double cut '59 cherry red and two Gibson VOS Les Paul Juniors with Luther Lee P-90s), a '54 Gibson Les Paul goldtop and a '52 Fender Blackguard Telecaster.
Wickersham uses Satellite Atom 36 amps through Marshall 1960TV 4x12s with Celestian speakers. He has been seen using many effects over the years including a Tubescreamer, a MXR GT-OD, a MXR Smart Gate and a MXR Micro Amp. Currently Jonny uses a Boss TU-2 Tuner and a Tone Freak Naked OD.
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band Social Distortion
Social Distortion
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness , Jonny Wickersham , Brent Harding and David Hidalgo, Jr...
. He joined Social Distortion after the death of founding member and longtime friend, Dennis Danell
Dennis Danell
Dennis Eric Danell was the founding guitarist for the Southern California punk rock band Social Distortion.Danell formed Social Distortion in 1979 with frontman Mike Ness while attending high school together...
, in February 2000. Previously, he had been a guitarist for U.S. Bombs
U.S. Bombs
U.S. Bombs are an American punk rock band, formed in 1993 in Orange County, CA. U.S. Bombs consist of vocalist Duane Peters, guitarists Kerry Martinez and Jonny "Two Bags" Wickersham, bass guitarist Wade Walston and drummer Chip Hanna. Vocalist Duane Peters is a legendary professional...
, The Cadillac Tramps, and Youth Brigade
Youth Brigade (band)
Youth Brigade is a Southern California punk music trio formed in 1980 by brothers Mark Stern, Adam Stern, and Shawn Stern. The band subsequently founded BYO , which served both as their record label and as a statement of their attitude toward the young people involved in the punk subculture, which...
from Southern California
Southern California
Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
.
He has been touring with Social Distortion since the When the Angel's Sing Memorial Concert held in June 2000, which was held to benefit Dennis Danell's family. Wickersham also co-wrote "Angel's Wings", "Faithless" and "Nickels and Dimes" along with Mike Ness
Mike Ness
Mike Ness is an American guitarist, vocalist, and chief songwriter for the punk rock band Social Distortion, which was formed in 1978. As of Dennis Danell's death in 2000, he is now the only original member of the band...
for Social Distortion's 2004 release Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll
Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll
Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll is the sixth album by American punk rock band Social Distortion. It is their first studio album in eight years, since the release of White Light, White Heat, White Trash in 1996, the longest gap between Social Distortion's studio albums to date...
as well as "Machine Gun Blues", "Far Side of Nowhere" and "Take Care of Yourself" with Mike Ness
Mike Ness
Mike Ness is an American guitarist, vocalist, and chief songwriter for the punk rock band Social Distortion, which was formed in 1978. As of Dennis Danell's death in 2000, he is now the only original member of the band...
on Social Distortion's latest release Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes
Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes
Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes is the seventh studio album by the American punk rock band Social Distortion, released on January 18, 2011. It is the band's first album recorded with bassist Brent Harding, their first album of new material since 2004's Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll, and their first...
.
In 2008, Wickersham was on tour with Mike Ness' solo band along with Social Distortion
Social Distortion
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness , Jonny Wickersham , Brent Harding and David Hidalgo, Jr...
.
The Vandals
The Vandals
The Vandals are an American rock band established in 1980 in Huntington Beach, California. They have released ten full-length studio albums and two live albums and have toured the world extensively, including performances on the Vans Warped Tour...
wrote a song about him.
Jonny uses an assortment of Gibson guitars and a Fender Telecaster. He has five Les Paul Juniors (a '55 sunburst, '57 TV, a double cut '59 cherry red and two Gibson VOS Les Paul Juniors with Luther Lee P-90s), a '54 Gibson Les Paul goldtop and a '52 Fender Blackguard Telecaster.
Wickersham uses Satellite Atom 36 amps through Marshall 1960TV 4x12s with Celestian speakers. He has been seen using many effects over the years including a Tubescreamer, a MXR GT-OD, a MXR Smart Gate and a MXR Micro Amp. Currently Jonny uses a Boss TU-2 Tuner and a Tone Freak Naked OD.
Selected discography
| Year | Artist/Band | Album | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 1993 in music This is a summary of significant events in music in 1993.-January–February:*January 8 – The U.S. Postal Service issues an Elvis Presley stamp. The design was voted on in February 1992.... |
The Cadillac Tramps | Tombstone Radio | Guitars, Vocals, Producer |
| 1994 1994 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1994.-January–February:*January 25 – Alice in Chains release their Jar of Flies album which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming the first ever EP to do so.... |
The Cadillac Tramps | It's Allright | Guitars |
| 1995 1995 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1995.- January–February :*January 18 – Jerry Garcia crashes his rented BMW into a guard rail near Mill Valley, California, USA, but is not injured in the accident.... |
The Cadillac Tramps | Cadillac Hearse | Guitars, Vocals |
| 1996 1996 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996.-January:* January – At the trial of two American teenagers, Nicholaus McDonald and Brian Bassett, for the murder of Bassett's parents and young brother, defense lawyers attempt to lay the blame for the murders on the fact... |
Youth Brigade Youth Brigade (band) Youth Brigade is a Southern California punk music trio formed in 1980 by brothers Mark Stern, Adam Stern, and Shawn Stern. The band subsequently founded BYO , which served both as their record label and as a statement of their attitude toward the young people involved in the punk subculture, which... |
To Sell the Truth To Sell the Truth To Sell the Truth is a studio album by the American punk rock band Youth Brigade, released in 1996. This was the band's only album so far recorded as a four piece, adding future Social Distortion member Jonny "2 Bags" Wickersham as the second guitarist... |
Guitar |
| 1999 1999 in music -Events:*January 7**After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation.**Paul McCartney attends the first of his stepdaughter Heather's first housewares collection in Georgia.... |
U.S. Bombs U.S. Bombs U.S. Bombs are an American punk rock band, formed in 1993 in Orange County, CA. U.S. Bombs consist of vocalist Duane Peters, guitarists Kerry Martinez and Jonny "Two Bags" Wickersham, bass guitarist Wade Walston and drummer Chip Hanna. Vocalist Duane Peters is a legendary professional... |
The World The World (US Bombs album) - Track listing :# The World# Goin' Out# Yanks And Rebs# Bombs Not Food# Isolated Ones# Skater Dater# Hobroken Dreams# Don't Take It Back# New Approach# Billy Club# Checkpoint# '76ixties# Nothin' On Us# Joe's Tune# In Fuck With You# Salute The Dead... |
Guitar, back up vocals |
| 2004 2004 in music See also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol.... |
Social Distortion Social Distortion Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness , Jonny Wickersham , Brent Harding and David Hidalgo, Jr... |
Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll is the sixth album by American punk rock band Social Distortion. It is their first studio album in eight years, since the release of White Light, White Heat, White Trash in 1996, the longest gap between Social Distortion's studio albums to date... |
Guitars, Vocals |
| 2007 2007 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.-January:*January 1 - George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame... |
Social Distortion Social Distortion Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness , Jonny Wickersham , Brent Harding and David Hidalgo, Jr... |
Greatest Hits Greatest Hits (Social Distortion album) -Personnel:* Mike Ness - vocals, guitar* Dennis Danell - guitar * Brent Liles - bass guitar * Derek O'Brien - drums * John Maurer - bass guitar * Christopher Reece - drums... |
Guitars, Vocals |
| 2011 | Social Distortion Social Distortion Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness , Jonny Wickersham , Brent Harding and David Hidalgo, Jr... |
Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes is the seventh studio album by the American punk rock band Social Distortion, released on January 18, 2011. It is the band's first album recorded with bassist Brent Harding, their first album of new material since 2004's Sex, Love and Rock 'n' Roll, and their first... |
Guitars, Vocals |