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Jesse Michaels (born April 1, 1969) is an American songwriter, painter, illustrator, musician, singer, and author from Berkeley, California. His lyrics deal with politics, racism, and general social issues. He is most well known as the vocalist for the ska punk band Operation Ivy (1987–1989), as well as Classics of Love (2009–approx. 2012).
Jesse Michaels was born in Berkeley, California April 25, 1968. He is most known for his role as the front-man for the revolutionary ska-punk band, Operation Ivy. After Operation Ivy was...
May 22, 2017 · The singer of the legendary Bay Area punk band talks about the song's meaning, influence and legacy. He reveals how he wrote it, what it means to him now and how Green Day's cover changed its impact.
The band consisted of Jesse Michaels (lead vocals), Tim "Lint" Armstrong (guitar, vocals), Matt "McCall" Freeman (bass, vocals), and Dave Mello . Prior to the formation of Operation Ivy, Armstrong and Freeman had played together in the Berkeley ska punk band Basic Radio.
Oct 20, 2023 · Jesse Michaels, the singer of Operation Ivy, performed "Take Warning" with Tim Armstrong of Rancid at a Musack charity event in LA. The event also featured The Specials, Tom Morello and other punk legends.
Feb 8, 2022 · The reunion of Operation Ivy’s Tim Armstrong and Jesse Michaels has long been an elusive bucket list booking for music fans and festival talent buyers hoping to reconnect the band after their...
Jan 7, 2022 · The singer of the influential punk band Operation Ivy says he wouldn't object to a reunion, but it involves other factors and legal matters. The group, which also includes Rancid's Tim Armstrong, have been inactive since 1989.
