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Berkeley, San Francisco CA, United States (1987 – 1989)
Operation Ivy was a highly influential ska/punk band that originated from the East Bay of San Francisco (in Berkeley) and was active from 1987 through 1989. They were credited as one of the first ska punk bands, influencing bands such as The Suicide Machines, Choking Victim and Authority Zero.
The band consisted of frontman Jesse Michaels (vocals), Tim Armstrong (Credited as “Lint”) (Vocals/Guitar), Matt Freeman (Credited as Matt McCall) (Bass/Backing Vocals), and Dave Mello (credited as Hujuku Girl) (Drums/Backing Vocals). Their name was derived from the Operation Ivy series of nuclear tests. Two of their members, Armstrong and Freeman, also perform(ed) with the bands Rancid (their current, and biggest project), Basic Radio, DownFall and Shaken 69.
Armstrong also went on to perform with The Transplants, and contribute to Dance Hall Crashers, P!nk and on solo work.
Additionally, Freeman has performed with Auntie Christ, Generator, MDC and Social Distortion.
Mello went on to perform with Schlong. There was a great deal of speculation regarding the fate of Michaels, with many fans believing that he had moved to Nicaragua or became a Buddhist monk. Michaels eventually resurfaced into the music world with a project band, Big Rig, and later with a more active band, Common Rider, which included bassist Mass Giorgini (of Screeching Weasel) and drummer Dan Lumley (of Squirtgun).
The band consisted of frontman Jesse Michaels (vocals), Tim Armstrong (Credited as “Lint”) (Vocals/Guitar), Matt Freeman (Credited as Matt McCall) (Bass/Backing Vocals), and Dave Mello (credited as Hujuku Girl) (Drums/Backing Vocals). Their name was derived from the Operation Ivy series of nuclear tests. Two of their members, Armstrong and Freeman, also perform(ed) with the bands Rancid (their current, and biggest project), Basic Radio, DownFall and Shaken 69.
Armstrong also went on to perform with The Transplants, and contribute to Dance Hall Crashers, P!nk and on solo work.
Additionally, Freeman has performed with Auntie Christ, Generator, MDC and Social Distortion.
Mello went on to perform with Schlong. There was a great deal of speculation regarding the fate of Michaels, with many fans believing that he had moved to Nicaragua or became a Buddhist monk. Michaels eventually resurfaced into the music world with a project band, Big Rig, and later with a more active band, Common Rider, which included bassist Mass Giorgini (of Screeching Weasel) and drummer Dan Lumley (of Squirtgun).
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chump86 wrote:
I could probably listen to nothing but Energy for the rest of my life. [2]
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nospr wrote:
PICK IT UP PICK IT UP PICK IT UP PICK IT UP PICK IT UP
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greg3064 wrote:
Agree with last 3 comments.
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Tribalfunk wrote:
What I would give to have been on the scene in the 80's and be able to see them live.
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ryanS732 wrote:
Operation Ivy, I think I love you.
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drankturpentine wrote:
I could probably listen to nothing but Energy for the rest of my life.
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BearsandLions wrote:
ain't nothing wrong with another UNITY song
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chump86 wrote:
leave this poor kid alone, he likes mgmt
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cockrocker69 wrote:
son you can short your obligations
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felipeteles wrote:
\/ ahahahahahaha, oh lord
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jcrash102 wrote:
#conditioned to self intrests with emotions locked away if that's what they call normal, I'd rather be INSANE!
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jcrash102 wrote:
No album comes close to energy! #greatest album ever
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nomoresorrow777 wrote:
Free Dowload! http://www.lastfm.it/music/ekidna+orgy
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marvthezombie wrote:
Energy = greatest album ever made. Sheer brilliance.
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Son-Of-Satan wrote:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/operationreunion
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Burymeinsmoke22 wrote:
'sound system gonna bring me back up, one thing that I can depend on'. Bloody great band.
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Jinxd wrote:
wow can't believe you guys fell for the troll.
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JerryZucchini wrote:
and sublime is a ska band. if anything, perhaps this band was an influence on THEM. you guys should really appreciate this music for what it is. nobody copied anyone.
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JerryZucchini wrote:
apparently it's possible to rip off a band that doesn't exist yet? how do you get the idea that op ivy "copied" sublime in your thick, damaged heads?
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DARK_MIDAS wrote:
All I know is that I don't know nothin'
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