Fat Mike

Fat Mike is a musician and producer known for his extensive career as the bassist and lead vocalist of NOFX, co-founder of Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, and founder of Fat Wreck Chords. After co-founding NOFX in 1983, Fat Mike quickly became a defining voice in punk rock as the band’s bassist and lead vocalist. His extensive musical career began in 1982 with the band False Alarm, before he co-founded NOFX, which would become an influential force in the genre. He further solidified his impact by co-founding Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, a punk rock supergroup where he also played bass.

Recognizing the need for an independent platform, Fat Mike established Fat Wreck Chords, his own record label, which has since fostered numerous artists within the punk and melodic hardcore scenes. Fat Mike’s artistic reach extends beyond his core bands, having made guest vocal appearances on tracks for notable bands including Screeching Weasel, Randy, and Lagwagon. In 2019, he further explored his creative range through his alter ego, Cokie the Clown, releasing the solo album ‘You’re Welcome.’ This project featured collaborations with acclaimed musicians Dizzy Reed and Travis Barker, showcasing a different facet of his songwriting and performance. In 2021, Fat Mike continued to push musical boundaries by forming Codefendants, a new band dedicated to blending hip hop, new wave, and punk rock.

Through these diverse endeavors, Fat Mike continues to demonstrate his multifaceted talent as a musician, producer, label owner, and activist.