Common Rider
Common Rider was an American ska punk band from Berkeley, California, formed in
1999 by Jesse Michaels, Mass Giorgini, and Dan Lumley. The group's name was
taken from a Japanese TV show, Kamen Rider. Michaels was previously the lead
vocalist for Operation Ivy from 1987 to 1989. Common Rider released their debut
album, Last Wave Rockers (1999). Their second album was This Is Unity Music
(2002), which featured contributions from Phillip Hill and Joe Mizzi. In 2002,
the band embarked on a US tour, including the Plea For Peace tour. The band’s
final release was a split album with Aga...
