Jesse Michaels | |
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Born | |
Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, painter, illustrator, musician, author |
Years active | 1982–present |
Known for | Operation Ivy Common Rider Big Rig Classics of Love DOOM Regulator Red Dons Crimpshrine Leftöver Crack The Bruce Lee Band |
Spouse | Audrey Marrs |
Father | Leonard Michaels |
Musical career | |
Genres | Punk rock, ska punk, hardcore punk, reggae |
Jesse Michaels (born April 1, 1969) is an American songwriter, painter, illustrator, musician, singer, and author from Berkeley, California. His lyrics deal with politics, racism, and general social issues. He is most well known as the vocalist for the ska punk band Operation Ivy (1987–1989), as well as Classics of Love (2009–approx. 2012). In 2023 Michaels formed the band DOOM Regulator.[1] He is the son of the author Leonard Michaels, and was married to producer Audrey Marrs.