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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).
May 22, 2017 · On May 28, 1989, during Operation Ivy's last show at the legendary Gilman St, vocalist Jesse Michaels addressed the packed venue. "This song is called "Knowledge", and it's about growing up,"...
Oct 8, 2020 · The singer of Operation Ivy and Classics of Love talks about his new music, his struggles with depression, and his views on the world. Read the interview with New Noise Magazine and learn more about his latest release on Bandcamp.
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.
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.
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.
Jul 18, 2017 · Michaels continued making music and art with Big Rig, Common Rider and, most recently, Classics Of Love; and while he has performed Op Ivy tracks and collaborated with Armstrong, he says a...
