Jesse Michaels Talks Operation Ivy Reunion

2012 has been a huge year for reunions already, which has lead most to wonder who else will come out of the woodwork with a new tour, festival appearance, album, etc. in the coming months. AlternativePress went beyond just thinking about possibilities and decided to ask simply ask one of punk fans’ most desired, Operation Ivy, and now the world has an answer many have wanted for years.

In a new interview with Jesse Michaels, frontman of Classics Of Love, the topic of an Operation Ivy reunion arises. Michaels’ response is as follows:

“Operation Ivy had kind of an unblemished record, as far as staying underground goes. It’s not because we were super-super-uptight about anything; it’s because we were a garage band. We didn’t get big till after we broke up. It feels to me that it would be kind of a shame to take that very pure thing and subject it to booking agents, cuts at the door for merchandise and all that bullshit that goes along with being in a bigger band.

While it’s tempting-I’m not exactly made of money; I’m doing okay, but… [Laughs.] Money is a nice thing, and I know a lot of people would enjoy it, so while it’s tempting, I think it’s a little more classy to leave it alone. That being said, I wouldn’t completely rule it out, but the short answer is no, there won’t be a reunion. It’s very unlikely there will be a reunion, because it would be in poor taste. I’m very happy that people are still interested in that music and that it still has an appeal to younger kids.”

You can read the full interview here.

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