Fat Mike is the stage name of Michael Burkett, an American musician and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and bassist of the punk rock band NOFX. Born on January 31, 1967, in San Francisco, California, he has been a prominent figure in the punk music scene since the 1980s. In addition to his work with NOFX, Fat Mike is also involved in various side projects, including the band Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. He is known for his humorous and often controversial lyrics, as well as his outspoken personality within the punk community.