Operation Ivy

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. Members [a=Tim Armstrong] and [a=Matt Freeman (2)] went on to form [a=Downfall (6)], and later [a=Rancid]. Singer [a=Jesse Michaels] went on to [a=Big Rig], [a=Common Rider], and [a=Classics Of Love]. Original Lineup: Jesse Michaels - Vocals, Lint (Tim Armstrong) - Guitar, Matt McCall (Matt Freeman) - Bass, Dave Mello - Drums, Paul Bae - Saxophone (on selected recordings).