Basic Radio
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| Basic Radio | |
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| Origin | Berkeley, California, United States |
| Genre(s) | Ska punk |
| Years active | 1985–1987 |
| Associated acts | Operation Ivy, Downfall, Crimpshrine |
| Former members | |
| Michael Valladares Tim Armstrong Jeff Kamalian Matt Freeman John Healy Vincent Camacho |
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Basic Radio was a ska band, formed in 1985 in Berkeley, CA, mainly from members of Urban Noise, and played shows in the San Francisco Bay area with other East Bay bands such as The Uptones, Freaky Executives and Primus. Members of Basic Radio went on to form Operation Ivy, Rancid, Critical Mass, Elephant Men and Tilt.
[edit] Members
Main lineup
- Michael Valladares - vocals
- Tim Armstrong - guitar
- Jeff Kamalian - guitar
- Matt Freeman - bass
- Vincent Camacho - drums
