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'''Mike Burkett''', better known as "Fat Mike", is the front man and [[Bass guitar|bass]] player of the [[United States|American]] [[punk rock]] band [[NOFX]] as well as bassist for the [[all-star]] cover band [[Me First and the Gimme Gimmes]].
'''Mike Burkett''', better known as "Fat Mike", is the front man and [[Bass guitar|bass]] player of the [[United States|American]] [[punk rock]] band [[NOFX]] as well as bassist for the [[all-star]] cover band [[Me First and the Gimme Gimmes]]. Fat mike is well known for being a fat ugly man who likes penis in his anus. Most people hate fat mike due to his lack of talent and his obvious lack of hygiene.


The moniker "Fat Mike" was given to Mike by friends after he returned from [[college]] and it was evident that he had gained some "extra pounds". While attending [[Fairfax High School (Los Angeles) |Fairfax High School]] , Mike began his musical journey, and his first band was called False Alarm. They split up in [[1983]], and that same year he met [[Eric Melvin]] and [[Erik Sandin]] to form original line-up of [[NOFX]]. Both of them recall Mike as a huge fan of [[The Misfits]].
The moniker "Fat Mike" was given to Mike by friends after he returned from [[college]] and it was evident that he had gained some "extra pounds". It was also shocking to his friends that he had managed to actually go to college. Fat Mikes friends are well aware of the fact that he has not the skill or knowledge required when one attends college. While attending [[Fairfax High School (Los Angeles) |Fairfax High School]] , Mike began his musical journey, and his first band was called False Alarm, they sucked like the rest of his bands. They split up in [[1983]], and that same year he met [[Eric Melvin]] and [[Erik Sandin]] to form original line-up of [[NOFX]]. Both of them recall Mike as a huge fan of [[The Misfits]]. It is shocking that Fat Mike could have like such a good band seeing that everything he does is terrible.


Mike's play style is very melodic, and sometimes aggressive. His sound has a slight distortion, but very warm and round. His [[trademark (disambiguation)|trademark]] instrument is a [[Danelectro]] DC bass.
Mike's play style is very melodic, and sometimes aggressive. His sound has a slight distortion, but very warm and round. His [[trademark (disambiguation)|trademark]] instrument is a [[Danelectro]] DC bass.


He lives in [[San Francisco]], [[California]] with his wife Erin and their daughter Darla. The couple has been married since 1993.
He lives in [[San Francisco]], [[California]] with his wife Erin and their daughter Darla. His wife as made statements that she only married him because she engaged in sexual intercourse with him while she was intoxicated and became pregnant. The couple has been married since for fifteen years and were faithful for half of one of those years.


For many years Mike has been a [[vegetarian]] and supporter of the animal rights organization, [[PETA]]. Ironically, he once wrote songs that mocked vegetarianism.
For many years Mike has been a [[vegetarian]] and supporter of the animal rights organization, [[PETA]]. Ironically, he once wrote songs that mocked vegetarianism. This proves that Fat Mike is a hypocritical penis muncher.


Mike is the owner of [[Fat Wreck Chords]], one of the biggest labels for punk rock bands in the United States. He was also the founder of the [[Rock Against Bush]] tour. The purpose was to encourage young Americans to vote against [[George W. Bush]].
Mike is the owner of [[Fat Wreck Chords]], one of the biggest labels for punk rock bands in the United States. He was also the founder of the [[Rock Against Bush]] tour. The purpose was to encourage young Americans to vote against [[George W. Bush]]. This is the only thing that the man ever did right.


== Discography ==
== Discography ==

Revision as of 18:42, 9 September 2008

Fat Mike

Mike Burkett, better known as "Fat Mike", is the front man and bass player of the American punk rock band NOFX as well as bassist for the all-star cover band Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. Fat mike is well known for being a fat ugly man who likes penis in his anus. Most people hate fat mike due to his lack of talent and his obvious lack of hygiene.

The moniker "Fat Mike" was given to Mike by friends after he returned from college and it was evident that he had gained some "extra pounds". It was also shocking to his friends that he had managed to actually go to college. Fat Mikes friends are well aware of the fact that he has not the skill or knowledge required when one attends college. While attending Fairfax High School , Mike began his musical journey, and his first band was called False Alarm, they sucked like the rest of his bands. They split up in 1983, and that same year he met Eric Melvin and Erik Sandin to form original line-up of NOFX. Both of them recall Mike as a huge fan of The Misfits. It is shocking that Fat Mike could have like such a good band seeing that everything he does is terrible.

Mike's play style is very melodic, and sometimes aggressive. His sound has a slight distortion, but very warm and round. His trademark instrument is a Danelectro DC bass.

He lives in San Francisco, California with his wife Erin and their daughter Darla. His wife as made statements that she only married him because she engaged in sexual intercourse with him while she was intoxicated and became pregnant. The couple has been married since for fifteen years and were faithful for half of one of those years.

For many years Mike has been a vegetarian and supporter of the animal rights organization, PETA. Ironically, he once wrote songs that mocked vegetarianism. This proves that Fat Mike is a hypocritical penis muncher.

Mike is the owner of Fat Wreck Chords, one of the biggest labels for punk rock bands in the United States. He was also the founder of the Rock Against Bush tour. The purpose was to encourage young Americans to vote against George W. Bush. This is the only thing that the man ever did right.

Discography

See NOFX Discography
See Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Discography


References

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