INDIVIDUAL MUSICIAN & ZINE ARTIST PAGE
JESSE MICHAELS
Operation Ivy Founding Vocalist, Lyricist & Cover Artist • Berkeley / East Bay, CA • Since 1987
Founding vocalist, lyricist, and visual artist of Operation Ivy (1987–1989), later fronting Common Rider and Classics of Love. Jesse drew the iconic 'Ska Man' logo and penned generation-defining East Bay anthems ('Knowledge', 'Sound System', 'Take Warning', 'Unity') performed on the floor of 924 Gilman Street.
“Sound system gonna bring me back up—yeah, one thing that I can depend on!”
STAGE AMP, INSTRUMENT & PEDAL RIG:
MAIN INSTRUMENTShure SM58 Vocal Mic + Sketchbook & India Ink Pens
AMP HEAD & CABINET924 Gilman Street Floor PA System
PEDALBOARD / FXRaw Vocal Skank & Rapid-Fire Ska-Core Delivery
DIY ZINE / PRINT CRAFTOriginal Operation Ivy Ska-Man Ink Artwork & Lyric Booklets
JESSE MICHAELS'S PIT VIDEOS, FLYERS & RELEASES (1)
02:15 PIT REEL