After ten amazing years behind the drum kit for Social Distortion,
Charlie “Chalo” Quintana has announced he’s moving on to explore other
musical opportunities. Charlie had this to say about his departure,
“Playing with Social D for ten years was a good time in my life. I was
lucky to play on two Social D records and the second solo album, and I
am proud to have been part of the band. We hit some spectacular heights
which I will never forget – adios amigos!”
Filling Charlie’s
big shoes is none other than Atom Willard. You’ve probably seen Atom
wailing on the skins with Rocket From The Crypt, The Offspring, or his
most recent band Angels & Airwaves. We couldn’t be more thrilled to
welcome such a great talent and individual into the band. Atom’s first
show with Social D will be the Jay Thomas benefit on May 18 at the
House Of Blues Anaheim.