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Jesse Michaels is a songwriter, guitarist and artist from Berkeley, California's East Bay. He is the son of the late author Leonard Michaels.

He performed with Operation Ivy from 1987 to 1989, Big Rig in 1994 and Common Rider from 1999 to 2003. He also published a fanzine called "Kill Deal for Fifty Cents," which released its first issue in February 1987. Jesse is 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 and Against All Authority.

When he quit Operation Ivy he was rumoured to say "I quit; you're rancid", which gave the new band their name (Rancid).

He is currently not performing, though he has stated that he will continue to make music. Michaels is also now an avid painter.

It was rumored that during his hiatus in the early to mid 90's he became a Buddhist monk. According to a 2004 interview with Michaels by , a Montreal-based underground radio show, he indeed was a monk for about a year.

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.

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