Basic Radio

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Basic Radio
Origin Berkeley, California, United States
Genres Ska punk
Years active 1985–1987
Associated acts Operation Ivy, Downfall, Crimpshrine
Past members
Michael Valladares
Tim Armstrong
Jeff Kamalian
Matt Freeman
John Healy
Vincent Camacho
Cliff Smith

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.

Members

Main lineup

  • Michael Valladares - vocals
  • Tim Armstrong - guitar
  • Jeff Kamalian - guitar
  • Matt Freeman - bass
  • Vincent Camacho - drums
  • John Healy - vocals, percussion
  • Cliff Smith - keyboards

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