Tag: OPERATION IVY
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Operation Ivy: How “Energy” Changed The Course Of Ska Music
In March 1989, Operation Ivy released “Energy,” an album that would become a cornerstone of the ska punk genre. While it initially flew under the mainstream radar, “Energy” has since garnered a cult following and is now revered as a seminal work that fundamentally reshaped the musical landscape. By blending the raw aggression of punk…
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Operation Ivy Re-Released “Energy” On Tape
To celebrate the 35th anniversary since the initial release of “Energy” of Operation Ivy, Hellcat Records collaborated with Tapehead City for a cassette reissue. You can order it HERE
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Bad Optix: Rancid, Operation Ivy, Circle Jerks, The Bronx, Trash Talk Members Formed New Band; Listen To Debut Single
Tim Armstrong (Rancid), Jesse Michales (Operation Ivy), Joey Castillo (Circle Jerks, The Bronx, Danzig), and Spencer Pollard (Trash Talk) have formed a new band called Bad Optix. They also shared a new single called Raid. You can check out the track below.
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Watch Tony Hawk, Fat Mike, Tim Armstrong, Bouncing Souls, The Interrupters, Etc. Cover Jaded/The Crowd By Operation Ivy
The MIKEY AND HIS UKE series has had many incredible guests, from Belinda Carlisle of The Go-Go’s, CJ Ramone, Frank Turner, Noodles of The Offspring, J Mascis of Dinosaur Jr, Milo of the Descendents, Tim Mcllrath from Rise Against, Moby, as well as members of the Goo Goo Dolls, Bad Religion, No Doubt, 7 Seconds, Dead Kennedys,…
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Watch The Operation Ivy’s Final Show At 924 Gilman, Berkeley, CA
Excellent full-set video footage of Operation Ivy’s last show at 924 Gilman, Berkeley, CA, recently popped up on the web. Judging by the impressions in the comment section below the video, many watchers claimed this is probably the best video by Operation Ivy’s gig on the web so far. You can check it out below.