Operation Ivy
Operation Ivy was formed in Berkeley, California in May, 1997. Although they
only lasted two years, their influence on the Bay Area punk scene is undeniable.
Comprised of vocalist Jesse Michaels, guitarist Tim ‘Lint’ Armstrong, bassist
Matt ‘McCall’ Freeman, and drummer Dave Mello, Operation Ivy was a pioneering
force in the ska-punk genre, ushering in the ‘East Bay Sound’ and becoming one
of the key bands that helped establish the Lookout Records label. Operation
Ivy’s first released studio recording was “Turn It Around”, released on a
Maximumrocknroll Magazine compilation in Oc...
