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'''Jesse Michaels''' is a songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, artist, and author from [[Berkeley, California]]. He is the son of the author [[Leonard Michaels]] and was married to producer [[Audrey Marrs]]. 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 (band)|Operation Ivy]].
'''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 (band)|Operation Ivy]] (1987–1989), as well as [[Classics of Love]] (2009–approx. 2012). In 2023 Michaels formed the band DOOM Regulator.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=DuShane|first=Tony|date=September 11, 2013|title=Author Jesse Michaels at Books Inc.|url=https://www.sfgate.com/books/article/Author-Jesse-Michaels-at-Books-Inc-4806750.php|access-date=2020-12-27|website=SFGATE|language=en-US}}</ref> He is the son of the author [[Leonard Michaels]], and was married to producer [[Audrey Marrs]].


==Musical overview==
==Early life==
Jesse Michaels was born in 1969 and he grew up in [[Berkeley, California|Berkeley]], California, his parents are professor Priscilla Older and professor and writer [[Leonard Michaels]].<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Hass|first1=Robert|last2=Paley|first2=Morton|date=2003|title=In Memoriam: Leonard Michaels, Professor of English, Emeritus, Berkeley|url=https://senate.universityofcalifornia.edu/_files/inmemoriam/html/leonardmichaels.htm|access-date=2020-12-27|website=University of California}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Martin|first=Douglas|date=May 13, 2003|title=Leonard Michaels, Writer, Is Dead at 70 (Published 2003)|language=en-US|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/05/13/books/leonard-michaels-writer-is-dead-at-70.html|access-date=2020-12-27|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref name=":1" />
Jesse Michaels grew up in Berkeley, California, where he became involved with the local punk and hardcore music scene in the early eighties. As a very young participant, he attended performances by many formative punk and hardcore bands. The Bay Area was also home to a small but enthusiastic [[2 tone (type of music)|second wave ska]] scene and Michaels was exposed to much [[2 tone (type of music)|two tone]] ska music, including performances by Berkeley's [[The Uptones]]. Michaels' early musical experimentation involved playing in garage bands including a primitive collaboration with [[Jeff Ott]] and [[Aaron Cometbus]] who would later go on to form the band [[Crimpshrine]]. Throughout the eighties he was involved with the publication of fanzines, including 1987's Kill Deal for 50 Cents. Later that year he formed [[Operation Ivy (band)|Operation Ivy]] with guitarist [[Tim Armstrong]], bassist [[Matt Freeman]], and drummer [[Dave Mello]].<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p13865|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Operation Ivy|last=Huey|first=Steve|publisher=[[All Media Guide|AMG]]|accessdate=May 12, 2010}}</ref> They quickly became a popular band especially at the Berkeley punk club [[924 Gilman Street]]. In 1987, the group released its debut extended play ''[[Hectic]]'' on which Michaels wrote all of the lyrics. It was followed with an American tour which brought the group's work all around the country, and made Operation Ivy a very well respected band. Operation Ivy recorded and released its only studio album ''[[Energy (Operation Ivy album)|Energy]]'' in 1989 and broke up the same year. Michaels also co-wrote the music to the [[Green Day]] song "2,000 Light Years Away" from their second album ''[[Kerplunk (Green Day album)|Kerplunk]]'' (1992). He later formed [[Big Rig (band)|Big Rig]] in 1994. Big Rig released one extended play and played several gigs around [[924 Gilman Street]] before breaking up. In 1999 after a long hiatus he formed [[Common Rider]]<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p370855|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Common Rider|last=Huey|first=Steve|publisher=[[All Media Guide|AMG]]|accessdate=May 12, 2010}}</ref> with [[Squirtgun]] bassist and renowned producer [[Mass Giorgini]]. They released two albums and toured around the country before breaking up in 2003. In August 2008, Jesse went on a short Southern California tour with long-time friend [[Jeff Ott]], playing new solo songs. In December 2008, he participated in a small Northern California tour with [[Mike Park]] and [[Kevin Seconds]], as well as formed a new band, [[Classics of Love]]. Michaels has stated in interviews and biographical material that the reason for his sporadic / intermittent involvement with music is that he does not consider himself a full-time musician, instead preferring to play music as an avocation (rather than a career).


In Berkeley he became involved with the local punk and hardcore music scene in the eighties.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=July 18, 2017|title=Jesse Michaels reflects on Operation Ivy and East Bay Punk 30 years later|url=https://www.altpress.com/features/jesse_michaels_op_ivy_east_bay_interview/|access-date=2020-12-27|website=Alternative Press (AltPress)|language=en-US}}</ref> As a very young participant, he attended performances by many formative punk and hardcore bands. The Bay Area was also home to a small but enthusiastic [[2 tone (type of music)|second wave ska]] scene and Michaels was exposed to much [[2 tone (type of music)|two tone]] ska music, including performances by Berkeley's [[The Uptones]]. Michaels' early musical experimentation involved playing in garage bands including a primitive collaboration with [[Jeff Ott]] and [[Aaron Cometbus]] who would later go on to form the band [[Crimpshrine]].
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Michaels collaborated with former Operation Ivy band mate [[Tim Armstrong]] for the 2013 original song "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YWLJlmBihI Living In A Dangerous Land]" as part of the [[Tim Timebomb]] And Friends series.


Throughout the eighties he was involved with the publication of fanzines, including 1987's Kill Deal for 50 Cents.{{Citation needed|date=December 2020}}
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Michaels has expressed an interest in writing. In a 2010 interview, he told [[Jewcy]], "I have written one book. It's a novella and I'm sort of shopping it around and it might get published this year."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jewcy.com/post/jewcy_interviews_jesse_michaels_operation_ivy|title=Jewcy Interviews: Jesse Michaels of Operation Ivy|last=Reiss|first=Jon|date=July 1, 2010|website=Jewcy|access-date=September 11, 2018}}</ref> The book was originally titled ''What The Dead Have To Say'' but just before self-publishing, Michaels received interest from [[Soft Skull Press]], an independent imprint which is known for bridging the gap between literary fiction and fringe cultural interests. Soft Skull agreed to publish Michaels' novel but the title was changed to ''Whispering Bodies: A Roy Belkin Disaster''. The book was released in September 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Whispering-Bodies-Roy-Belkin-Disaster/dp/1593765304|title=''Whispering Bodies: A Roy Belkin Disaster'' by Jesse Michaels|work=[[Amazon.com]]|accessdate=August 30, 2013}}</ref> ''Whispering Bodies'' is a comic novel about a recluse who is forced to enter the world at large in order to clear the name of a woman who he believes has been falsely accused of a crime. In 2015 Michaels graduated from UCLA where he received a BA in literature. He continues to write and is currently making short films with an eye to creating a feature. As part of his continued visual art practice, he recently created the movie poster for an upcoming documentary about East Bay punk music produced by Green Day and associated management entities.

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Although he is no longer an active musician, he cites punk music as a formative aesthetic influence and continues to direct his creative energies towards film, literature and visual art.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jessemichaelsblog.tumblr.com/post/129505352240/about-my-current-music-and-art-practice|title=About my current music and art practice|last=Michaels|first=Jesse|date=September 20, 2015|website=jessemichaelsblog.tumblr.com|access-date=September 11, 2018}}</ref>
He was married to [[Audrey Marrs]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2008|title=From Sundance to the Oscars|url=https://www.evergreen.edu/sites/default/files/magazine/2008spring/evergreen_spring2008.pdf|website=Evergreen State College|quote=She resides in Berkeley, Calif., with her husband Jesse Michaels.|access-date=December 27, 2020|archive-date=December 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201229083344/https://evergreen.edu/sites/default/files/magazine/2008spring/evergreen_spring2008.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Krentcil|first=Faran|date=June 6, 2016|title=Audrey Marrs Took the Riot Grrrl Road to the Oscars|url=https://www.elle.com/culture/movies-tv/news/a36868/audrey-marrs-interview/|access-date=2020-12-27|website=ELLE|language=en-US|quote=Before this film, I had two children.}}</ref>

== Music ==
In 1987 he formed the band Operation Ivy with guitarist [[Tim Armstrong]], bassist [[Matt Freeman]], and drummer [[Dave Mello]].<ref>{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p13865|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Operation Ivy|last=Huey|first=Steve|publisher=[[All Media Guide|AMG]]|access-date=May 12, 2010}}</ref> They quickly became a popular band especially at the Berkeley punk club [[924 Gilman Street]].<ref name=":0" /> In 1987, the group released its debut extended play ''[[Hectic]]'' on which Michaels wrote all of the lyrics. It was followed with an American tour which brought the group's work all around the country, and made Operation Ivy a very well respected band. Operation Ivy recorded and released its only studio album ''[[Energy (Operation Ivy album)|Energy]]'' in 1989 and broke up the same year. Michaels also co-wrote the music to the [[Green Day]] song "2,000 Light Years Away" from their second album ''[[Kerplunk (Green Day album)|Kerplunk]]'' (1992). He later formed [[Big Rig (band)|Big Rig]] in 1994. Big Rig released one extended play and played several gigs around [[924 Gilman Street]] before breaking up.

In 1999 after a long hiatus he formed [[Common Rider]]<ref>{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p370855|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Common Rider|last=Huey|first=Steve|publisher=[[All Media Guide|AMG]]|access-date=May 12, 2010}}</ref> with [[Squirtgun]] bassist and producer [[Mass Giorgini]]. They released two albums and toured around the country before breaking up in 2003. In August 2008, Jesse went on a short Southern California tour with long-time friend [[Jeff Ott]], playing new solo songs.

In December 2008, he participated in a small Northern California tour with [[Mike Park]] and [[Kevin Seconds]], as well as formed a new band, Classics of Love. Michaels has stated in interviews and biographical material that the reason for his sporadic / intermittent involvement with music is that he does not consider himself a full-time musician, instead preferring to play music as an avocation rather than a career.

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Michaels collaborated with former Operation Ivy bandmate [[Tim Armstrong]] for the 2013 original song, "Living In A Dangerous Land" as part of the [[Tim Timebomb]] And Friends series.

In March 2023, Michaels and Tim Armstrong along with [[Circle Jerks]] drummer [[Joey Castillo]] and [[Trash Talk (band)|Trash Talk]] bassist Spencer Pollard formed the band Bad Optix and released their first single called "Raid". Armstrong promised tons more songs to come.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 29, 2023 |title=Operation Ivy's Jesse Michaels and Tim Armstrong Form New Band|url=https://consequence.net/2023/03/operation-ivy-jesse-michaels-tim-armstrong-new-band-bad-otix/|access-date=2023-03-29 |website=Consequence of Sound |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 29, 2023 |title=BAD OPTIX – Raid New Single Out Now|url=https://badoptix.ffm.to/raid?fbclid=IwAR24yPlxtLux3PmCsaMxxiJ054-_lJWZtdzZuVvVwuC5AFNZ6LhxPBrGHOg |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=badoptix.ffm.to |language=en-US}}</ref> Less than a week after announcing the formation of the band, the band changed their name to DOOM Regulator due to a band from [[Seattle]] already being called Bad Optics.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 3, 2023 |title=DOOM REGULATOR (TIM ARMSTRONG AND JESSE MICHAELS OF OPERATION IVY) SHARE DEBUT SINGLE "RAID"|url=https://www.epitaph.com/news/article/bad-optix-tim-armstrong-and-jesse-michaels-of-operation-ivy-share-debut-sin |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=epitaph.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=April 4, 2023 |title=DOOM Regulator|url=https://www.facebook.com/doomregulator/ |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=facebook.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Visual artwork ==
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In 1996, Michaels graduated from [[University of California, Los Angeles]] (UCLA) where he received a BA degree in Literature. He is no longer an active musician, he cites punk music as a formative aesthetic influence and continues to direct his creative energies towards film, literature and visual art.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jessemichaelsblog.tumblr.com/post/129505352240/about-my-current-music-and-art-practice|title=About my current music and art practice|last=Michaels|first=Jesse|date=September 20, 2015|website=jessemichaelsblog.tumblr.com|access-date=September 11, 2018}}</ref>


Michaels is also regarded as a talented artist, responsible for designing Operation Ivy's well-known and widely recognized "Ska Man" logo as well as other artwork for the album. In addition to drawing logos, album covers and other assorted art for his own musical projects, his artwork has been used by bands such as [[Filth (band)|Filth]], [[Neurosis (band)|Neurosis]], [[Green Day]] (for the band's debut album ''[[39/Smooth]]'') and [[Against All Authority]].
Michaels is also regarded as a talented artist, responsible for designing Operation Ivy's well-known and widely recognized "Ska Man" logo as well as other artwork for the album. In addition to drawing logos, album covers and other assorted art for his own musical projects, his artwork has been used by bands such as [[Filth (band)|Filth]], [[Neurosis (band)|Neurosis]], [[Green Day]] (for the band's debut album ''[[39/Smooth]]'') and [[Against All Authority]].
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In 2005, Jesse collaborated with [[Chris Appelgren]] of [[Lookout Records|Lookout! Records]] to launch Dynaformer, an art/design collective dedicated to showcasing the artwork of both individuals, as well as offering their artistic talents for hire. Although Dynaformer was short-lived, Michaels and Apelgren continue to collaborate. In 2013 the pair teamed up to produce the cover of Michaels' debut novel as well as creating an EP design for a solo record by [[The Murder City Devils|Murder City Devils]]' Spencer Moody. In 2015, Jesse sang on the track "System Fucked" featured on the Leftöver Crack album ''Constructs of the State''.
In 2005, Jesse collaborated with [[Chris Appelgren]] of [[Lookout Records|Lookout! Records]] to launch Dynaformer, an art/design collective dedicated to showcasing the artwork of both individuals, as well as offering their artistic talents for hire. Although Dynaformer was short-lived, Michaels and Apelgren continue to collaborate. In 2013 the pair teamed up to produce the cover of Michaels' debut novel as well as creating an EP design for a solo record by [[The Murder City Devils|Murder City Devils]]' Spencer Moody. In 2015, Jesse sang on the track "System Fucked" featured on the Leftöver Crack album ''Constructs of the State''.

== Publications ==

* {{Cite book|last=Michaels|first=Jesse|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=IidyAgAAQBAJ|title=Whispering Bodies: A Roy Belkin Disaster|publisher=Soft Skull Press|year=2013|isbn=978-1593765309|location=New York City}}

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Michaels has expressed an interest in writing. In a 2010 interview, he told [[Jewcy]] magazine, "I have written one book. It's a novella and I'm sort of shopping it around and it might get published this year."<ref>{{cite web|last=Reiss|first=Jon|date=July 1, 2010|title=Jewcy Interviews: Jesse Michaels of Operation Ivy|url=http://www.jewcy.com/post/jewcy_interviews_jesse_michaels_operation_ivy|access-date=September 11, 2018|website=Jewcy}}</ref> The book was originally titled ''What The Dead Have To Say'' but Michaels received interest from [[Soft Skull Press]], an independent imprint which is known for bridging the gap between literary fiction and fringe cultural interests. Soft Skull agreed to publish Michaels' novel but the title was changed to, ''Whispering Bodies: A Roy Belkin Disaster''. The book was released in September 2013.<ref>{{cite book|title=''Whispering Bodies: A Roy Belkin Disaster'' by Jesse Michaels|isbn=978-1593765309|last1=Michaels|first1=Jesse|year=2013|publisher=Counterpoint }}</ref> ''Whispering Bodies'' is a comic novel about a recluse who is forced to enter the world at large to clear the name of a woman who he believes has been falsely accused of a crime.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://softskull.com/dd-product/whispering-bodies/|title=Whispering Bodies by Jesse Michaels|date=November 2, 2015}}</ref>


==References==
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Jesse Michaels
Born (1969-04-01) April 1, 1969 (age 55)
Berkeley, California, US
Alma materUniversity of California, Los Angeles
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, painter, illustrator, musician, author
Years active1982–present
Known forOperation Ivy
Common Rider
Big Rig
Classics of Love
DOOM Regulator
Red Dons
Crimpshrine
Leftöver Crack
The Bruce Lee Band
SpouseAudrey Marrs
FatherLeonard Michaels
Musical career
GenresPunk 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.

Early life

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Jesse Michaels was born in 1969 and he grew up in Berkeley, California, his parents are professor Priscilla Older and professor and writer Leonard Michaels.[2][3][1]

In Berkeley he became involved with the local punk and hardcore music scene in the eighties.[4] As a very young participant, he attended performances by many formative punk and hardcore bands. The Bay Area was also home to a small but enthusiastic second wave ska scene and Michaels was exposed to much two tone ska music, including performances by Berkeley's The Uptones. Michaels' early musical experimentation involved playing in garage bands including a primitive collaboration with Jeff Ott and Aaron Cometbus who would later go on to form the band Crimpshrine.

Throughout the eighties he was involved with the publication of fanzines, including 1987's Kill Deal for 50 Cents.[citation needed]

He was married to Audrey Marrs.[5][6]

Music

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In 1987 he formed the band Operation Ivy with guitarist Tim Armstrong, bassist Matt Freeman, and drummer Dave Mello.[7] They quickly became a popular band especially at the Berkeley punk club 924 Gilman Street.[4] In 1987, the group released its debut extended play Hectic on which Michaels wrote all of the lyrics. It was followed with an American tour which brought the group's work all around the country, and made Operation Ivy a very well respected band. Operation Ivy recorded and released its only studio album Energy in 1989 and broke up the same year. Michaels also co-wrote the music to the Green Day song "2,000 Light Years Away" from their second album Kerplunk (1992). He later formed Big Rig in 1994. Big Rig released one extended play and played several gigs around 924 Gilman Street before breaking up.

In 1999 after a long hiatus he formed Common Rider[8] with Squirtgun bassist and producer Mass Giorgini. They released two albums and toured around the country before breaking up in 2003. In August 2008, Jesse went on a short Southern California tour with long-time friend Jeff Ott, playing new solo songs.

In December 2008, he participated in a small Northern California tour with Mike Park and Kevin Seconds, as well as formed a new band, Classics of Love. Michaels has stated in interviews and biographical material that the reason for his sporadic / intermittent involvement with music is that he does not consider himself a full-time musician, instead preferring to play music as an avocation rather than a career.

Michaels collaborated with former Operation Ivy bandmate Tim Armstrong for the 2013 original song, "Living In A Dangerous Land" as part of the Tim Timebomb And Friends series.

In March 2023, Michaels and Tim Armstrong along with Circle Jerks drummer Joey Castillo and Trash Talk bassist Spencer Pollard formed the band Bad Optix and released their first single called "Raid". Armstrong promised tons more songs to come.[9][10] Less than a week after announcing the formation of the band, the band changed their name to DOOM Regulator due to a band from Seattle already being called Bad Optics.[11][12]

Visual artwork

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In 1996, Michaels graduated from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) where he received a BA degree in Literature. He is no longer an active musician, he cites punk music as a formative aesthetic influence and continues to direct his creative energies towards film, literature and visual art.[13]

Michaels is also regarded as a talented artist, responsible for designing Operation Ivy's well-known and widely recognized "Ska Man" logo as well as other artwork for the album. In addition to drawing logos, album covers and other assorted art for his own musical projects, his artwork has been used by bands such as Filth, Neurosis, Green Day (for the band's debut album 39/Smooth) and Against All Authority.

Michaels has recently been making reprints of sketches and other art available for sale on eBay on a limited basis. As an oil painter, Michaels has exhibited his work around the West Coast.

In 2005, Jesse collaborated with Chris Appelgren of Lookout! Records to launch Dynaformer, an art/design collective dedicated to showcasing the artwork of both individuals, as well as offering their artistic talents for hire. Although Dynaformer was short-lived, Michaels and Apelgren continue to collaborate. In 2013 the pair teamed up to produce the cover of Michaels' debut novel as well as creating an EP design for a solo record by Murder City Devils' Spencer Moody. In 2015, Jesse sang on the track "System Fucked" featured on the Leftöver Crack album Constructs of the State.

Publications

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  • Michaels, Jesse (2013). Whispering Bodies: A Roy Belkin Disaster. New York City: Soft Skull Press. ISBN 978-1593765309.

Michaels has expressed an interest in writing. In a 2010 interview, he told Jewcy magazine, "I have written one book. It's a novella and I'm sort of shopping it around and it might get published this year."[14] The book was originally titled What The Dead Have To Say but Michaels received interest from Soft Skull Press, an independent imprint which is known for bridging the gap between literary fiction and fringe cultural interests. Soft Skull agreed to publish Michaels' novel but the title was changed to, Whispering Bodies: A Roy Belkin Disaster. The book was released in September 2013.[15] Whispering Bodies is a comic novel about a recluse who is forced to enter the world at large to clear the name of a woman who he believes has been falsely accused of a crime.[16]

References

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  1. ^ a b DuShane, Tony (September 11, 2013). "Author Jesse Michaels at Books Inc". SFGATE. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  2. ^ Hass, Robert; Paley, Morton (2003). "In Memoriam: Leonard Michaels, Professor of English, Emeritus, Berkeley". University of California. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  3. ^ Martin, Douglas (May 13, 2003). "Leonard Michaels, Writer, Is Dead at 70 (Published 2003)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Jesse Michaels reflects on Operation Ivy and East Bay Punk 30 years later". Alternative Press (AltPress). July 18, 2017. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  5. ^ "From Sundance to the Oscars" (PDF). Evergreen State College. 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 29, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2020. She resides in Berkeley, Calif., with her husband Jesse Michaels.
  6. ^ Krentcil, Faran (June 6, 2016). "Audrey Marrs Took the Riot Grrrl Road to the Oscars". ELLE. Retrieved December 27, 2020. Before this film, I had two children.
  7. ^ Huey, Steve. "Biography: Operation Ivy". AMG. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
  8. ^ Huey, Steve. "Biography: Common Rider". AMG. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
  9. ^ "Operation Ivy's Jesse Michaels and Tim Armstrong Form New Band". Consequence of Sound. March 29, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  10. ^ "BAD OPTIX – Raid New Single Out Now". badoptix.ffm.to. March 29, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  11. ^ "DOOM REGULATOR (TIM ARMSTRONG AND JESSE MICHAELS OF OPERATION IVY) SHARE DEBUT SINGLE "RAID"". epitaph.com. April 3, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  12. ^ "DOOM Regulator". facebook.com. April 4, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  13. ^ Michaels, Jesse (September 20, 2015). "About my current music and art practice". jessemichaelsblog.tumblr.com. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  14. ^ Reiss, Jon (July 1, 2010). "Jewcy Interviews: Jesse Michaels of Operation Ivy". Jewcy. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  15. ^ Michaels, Jesse (2013). Whispering Bodies: A Roy Belkin Disaster by Jesse Michaels. Counterpoint. ISBN 978-1593765309.
  16. ^ "Whispering Bodies by Jesse Michaels". November 2, 2015.
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