Common Rider

The Profile

Common Rider is an American ska-punk band formed in 1999 by Jesse Michaels (ex-Operation Ivy) with Mass Giorgini and Dan Lumley. Active until 2003, they released the albums Last Wave Rockers and This Is Unity Music, plus the EP Thief in a Sleeping Town.

Formed in 1999 by Jesse Michaels (formerly of Operation Ivy) with Mass Giorgini and Dan Lumley; American ska-punk/punk rock with reggae influences; name inspired by the Japanese TV show Kamen Rider; released two albums and an EP; active until 2003.

Common Rider, the American ska-punk outfit led by Jesse Michaels, blends ska, reggae, and punk with clean, melodic songwriting. Our lone review lauds the debut Last Wave Rockers for its simplicity, singalong hooks, and rock-first spirit. Publicly known: formed in 1999 with Mass Giorgini and Dan Lumley; active until 2003; name inspired by the Japanese TV show Kamen Rider; released two albums and an EP.