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There is no doubt that Operation Ivy is one of the best ska bands of all time. This week, In defense of ska The team is excited and proud to sit down with the legendary punk band's drummer, Dave Mello, to chat about the band's history and legacy. Listen above or Wherever you get your podcasts.
For such a highly respected band, Operation Ivy's life was surprisingly short. The band split up just two years after forming in 1987 and, to date, there has been no reunion. Despite that, their only album, Energyhas remained a staple of the genre.
Dave Mello talks about the band's early days, what made the group so special and why they decided to call it quits. He recalls their first shows, their only American tour and the long process of recording EnergyHe also talks about playing with bands like Fugazi and The Dead Milkmen, as well as Operation Ivy's ultimate impact on ska culture. That includes inspiring Green Day, and Mello shares his reaction to Billie Joe Armstrong naming him during his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
Listen to Dave Mello of Operation Ivy talk about all this and more above, and be sure to like, comment, and follow the article. Series wherever you get your podcastSka fans can also get early, ad-free episodes of the show by joining the GONE Sponsorand don't forget to check out the entire Consequence Podcast Network series here.
In addition, you can support the In defence Presenter Aaron Carnes purchasing a copy of his book, In defense of ska. The second expanded edition will be released in October 2024. Co-host Adam Davis also has a band called Omnigone, whose latest album, Against the restwas released earlier this year.
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