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 appeared in the independent documentary, Meditate and Destroy, that focuses on Dharma Punx author Noah Levine.

[4] Particularly with Good Riddance, he has participated in benefit concerts, donated a portion of their records sales and distributed animal rights literature at their live shows.

[7] According to Buddhist teacher and author Noah Levine, Rankin "spends most of his time these days touring internationally and spreading political and spiritual awareness through his lyrics.

[citation needed] He has contributed writing to magazines such as AMP, New Noise, Alternative Press,[9] Razorcake, and The Washington Times.