Common Sense is a name that has been used by at least three separate artists: Common Sense (1) Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972), better known by his stage name Common (and previously known as Common Sense), is an American hip hop artist and actor. Common Sense (2) (an American reggae/alternative rock band) Common Sense is an American reggae and alternative rock band from Orange County, California. They are known for playing in the Mercury Mariner commercial.