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Operation Ivy

Real Name:
Jesse Michaels, Tim Armstrong, Matt Freeman, Dave Mello
Profile:
Defunct ska-punk band from Berkeley, California. Formed in May 1987, the band was only together for two years, breaking up in 1989 after being offered a major label deal by EMI. The band remained a legendary and enduring influence on the punk underground for years to come. Members Tim Armstrong & Matt Freeman went on to form Rancid. Singer Jesse Michaels went on to sing in Big Rig before leaving music. Original Lineup: Jesse Michaels - Vocals, Lint (Tim Armstrong) - Guitar, Matt McCall (Matt Freeman) - Bass, Dave Mello - Drums, Paul Bae - Saxophone (on selected recordings).
Sites:
operationivy.com
Members:
Dave Mello, Jesse Michaels, Matt Freeman (2), Tim Armstrong
Variations:
All | Operation Ivy | Op. IV
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Releases:
Hectic E.P. (EP) ◄ (2 versions)   Lookout! Records 1988
Energy ◄ (2 versions)   Lookout! Records ... 1989
Operation Ivy (Comp, Album) ◄ (3 versions)   Lookout! Records ... 1989
Lint: The King Of Ska (7")   SqUAMOSAL Records 1993
Seedy (CD)   Karma Kredit 1993
Energy (LP)   Lookout Records 1995
Rancid Vs. Operation Ivy (12", Whi)   Punk 2009
Unity: The Complete Collection (12")   Not On Label 2009
Plea For Peace (7")   Not On Label  
Ramones EP (LP)   Metröpolis Records  
Appears On:
Slappy E.P. (7", EP, Gre) Knowledge Lookout! Records 1990
1,039/Smoothed Out Slappy Hours (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Knowledge Lookout! Records ... 1991
Keep Your Receipt (CD, EP, Enh) Unity Mojo Records 1997
Don't You Realize What The Problem Is... (CDr, EP) The Crowd Not On Label (¡Gora! Self-released) 2002
For God & Government (CD, Album) Bombshell Triple Crown Records 2002
Run For Cover (CD, Album) The Crowd Spitfire Records 2003
What We Hold Dear (CD, Album) Knowledge Rebellion Records 2004
Green Day Present Generation Punk (CD, Comp) Knowledge New Musical Express 2005
Tracks Appear On:
Turn It Around! ◄ (2 versions) I Got No, Officer Maximumrocknroll ... 1987
The Thing That Ate Floyd (Comp) ◄ (2 versions) Hangin' Out Lookout! Records 1988
Rock Against Bush, Vol 2 (CD, Comp + DVD, Comp) Unity Fat Wreck Chords 2004
Green Day Present Generation Punk (CD, Comp) Knowledge New Musical Express 2005
Then Is The New Now (CD, Promo) Sound system Lookout! Records 2005
Blue Sunrise Summer Bash 2007 Vol. 2 (CD) Bad Town Vicious Recordings (2), Pirata Records 2007
World War III CD (3xCDr, Comp) Unity Not On Label  
Unofficial Releases:
Plea For Peace (7")   Mom's Records (2) 1992
'69 Newport (7")   Very Small Records 1993
Live At Gilman, 6/4/88 (7")   Berkeley Archive Records 1994
Lint Rides Again (CD)   Slashout! Records  
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