Jesse Michaels

Jesse Michaels (born April 2, 1969) is a songwriter, guitarist and artist from Berkeley, California's East Bay. He is the son of the late author Leonard Michaels. His lyrics deal with politics, racism, and general social issues. Bands he has been in include Operation Ivy, Big Rig, Common Rider, and Classics of Love. 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.