Russ Rankin
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Santa Cruz, California, U.S.
Russ Rankin | |
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.jpg) Rankin in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Russell Chapin Rankin |
| Born | May 25, 1968 Santa Cruz, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Punk rock, pop punk, melodic hardcore, skate punk, hardcore punk, heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer, scout, writer |
| Years active | 1990–present |
Russ Rankin (born May 25, 1968)[1] is an American musician, best known as the singer for the punk rock bands Good Riddance and Only Crime.
Rankin is the lead vocalist for melodic hardcore band Only Crime, Creep Division, and punk rock band Good Riddance. Both bands were signed to Fat Wreck Chords until Good Riddance announced their breakup on April 3, 2007. However, as of February 2012, Good Riddance has reformed.[2] Rankin was also a member of Fury 66 and State of Grace. He has also lent his voice to songs by Rise Against, Ensign, Comeback Kid. Additionally, Rankin spends time producing bands.[3] Most recently, he performed a cover of the Johnny Cash song "Walk the Line" for a punk rock tribute album entitled All Aboard: A Tribute to Johnny Cash. Rankin appeared in the independent documentary, Meditate and Destroy, that focuses on Dharma Punx author Noah Levine. Along with his band Good Riddance, they can be seen in the film performing at the Catalyst club in Santa Cruz, California.
In 2012, Rankin released his debut solo album Farewell Catalonia on Paper + Plastick Records.
