Artist description Four friends from Muncie, IN committed to making catchy and memorable pop music hallmarked by tight rhythms, loud guitars and memorable vocal hooks.

Music Style Original rock that spans from power pop to psychedelic to SoCal punk

Musical Influences The Who, CCR, REM, The Replacements, The Beatles

Similar Artists The Who, REM, Weezer, Foo Fighters

Artist History Together since 1995, The Common have made their mark through their reputation for high-energy performances as well as documenting their work on two top-notch CD releases -- Forget About Tomorrow in 1996 and A Liar's Dozen in 2000.

Group Members Mike Hayes -- Vox/Guitar Steven Harold Hayes -- Bass/Vox Ryan Roberts -- Drums/Vox Jim Sizemore -- Vox/Guitars

Instruments Guitars, bass, drums, organ, harmonica

Albums Forget About Tomorrow -- 1996; A Liar's Dozen -- 2000; New release -- 2002

Press Reviews "one of the best pop bands in America." -- Flipside, April 1997"Catchy, mainstream tunes -- raucous and raw enough to appeal to a broader audience" -- Renegade Newsletter, April 1998"A must see if you like fast-paced guitar-driven original music" -- The Muncie Star-Press, April 1996

Location Muncie, IN - USA

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