Dirt Bike Annie
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Founder | Adam Rabuck |
| Defunct | 2005 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | Music (pop punk, power pop) |
Dirt Bike Annie was a rock ensemble originating from New York City, known for their focus on the pop punk and power pop styles.
Band history
Established in 1993 by Adam Rabuck while attending New York University, the group’s principal members consisted of bassist and vocalist Dan Paquin alongside guitarist and vocalist Jeanie Lee. Throughout their tenure, the drummer position was held by several musicians including Mike Yannich, Heth Weinstein (also known as "Dirt Bike Deano"), Tommy Vinton from Too Much Joy, and Dennis Donaghy.
In early 1996, Dirt Bike Annie independently released their initial 7" record through their own Richie Records label.
Additionally, the band functioned as the backing musicians for rapper MC Chris, performing under the pseudonym The Lee Majors during his formative years.
By 2003, Dirt Bike Annie expanded their reach into multimedia by contributing two songs to the soundtrack of Project Gotham Racing 2.
Following more than ten years of touring and producing music, the band dissolved in 2005 after Lee and Paquin exited. Their concluding live appearance was as the opening act for MC Chris on May 3 at the Continental venue in New York City. The remaining members subsequently decided to end the project permanently.
After disbanding
Adam Rabuck, founder, guitarist, and lead vocalist, went on to create The Impulse International and also established Rock University at Pennridge High School. Drummer Yannich, also known as "Mikey Erg," continued his involvement in punk music as a songwriter, solo performer, and drummer for The Ergs! among other groups.
In 2010, Rabuck, Paquin, and Yannich reunited for a 90-minute performance at Baltimore’s Insubordination Fest.
On June 10, 2023, Rabuck, Lee, Paquin, and Yannich appeared together at Bloated Kat Records’ Bloated Fest in Queens, NY—marking their first concert with this lineup in nearly two decades.
The band also participated in the Whimsyland album by Chadd Derkins, which was released through Bloated Kat Records.
CDs
- Hit The Rock — Mutant Pop Records, 1999
- Live Jersey City 2000: Sweatin' to the Oldies — Mutant Pop Records, 2000
- It Ain't Easy Bein' Single (Vinyl EPs and Rarities) — Dirt Nap Records, 2001
- The Ellis Island Rendezvous — Stardumb Records, 2002 Split with The Popsters.
- Show Us Your Demons — Dirt Nap Records, 2003
Vinyl
- It Ain't Easy Bein' Stupid EP — Released by Richie Records in 1996
- Choco-Berri Sugar Pops EP — Issued through Mutant Pop Records
- Night of the Living Rock and Roll Creation EP — Published by Knock Knock Records
- The Wedding EP — Distributed by Whoa Oh Records; a split double EP featuring the Kung Fu Monkeys