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DAVE MELLO
MUSICIAN & ZINE ARTIST

DAVE MELLO

Founding Member & Original Architect of RANCID • Berkeley / East Bay, CA • Since 1991

DAVE MELLO (Dave Mello (Founding Drums — 1987–1989)) is a documented founding member and original architect of RANCID and OPERATION IVY. Emerging from the Berkeley / East Bay, CA scene around 1991, DAVE MELLO contributed to RANCID's classic releases, DIY all-ages shows, and high-energy pit history.

“Keep the spirit of 924 Gilman alive: volunteer collective ethics, street level storytelling, fierce dual vocals, and lightning bass solos that honor our working-class roots.”
STAGE AMP, INSTRUMENT & PEDAL RIG:
MAIN INSTRUMENTGibson Les Paul Junior / Fender Precision Bass
AMP HEAD & CABINETMarshall JCM800 2203 Full Stack / Ampeg SVT-CL 8x10
PEDALBOARD / FXProCo RAT Distortion → Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner
DIY ZINE / PRINT CRAFTCut-and-Paste Xerox Gig Flyers & Independent 7" Vinyl Pressing
LIVE PIT REELS & ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE

DAVE MELLO'S STAGE HIGHLIGHTS (4)

DAVE MELLO ARCHIVE (01 / 04)Street Punk & Oi! • 1995
924 GILMAN STREET BERKELEY // 'MAXWELL MURDER' BASS SOLO & CIRCLE PIT
CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO924 Gilman St Live Reel (VHS Soundboard Capture)
188 BPM01:42 PIT REEL
🎸 [RANCID]★ MATT FREEMAN• Berkeley, CA

924 GILMAN STREET BERKELEY // 'MAXWELL MURDER' BASS SOLO & CIRCLE PIT

Iconic floor-cam capture of Matt Freeman executing his blistering 16th-note bass solo on 'Maxwell Murder' while the Gilman circle pit kicks into overdrive.

Track: Maxwell MurderTrack: Roots RadicalsGear: 1977 Fender Precision BassGallien-Krueger 800RB
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DAVE MELLO REEL DECK (4)
16:9 HD PIT VIDEO
#01
924 GILMAN STREET BERKELEY // 'MAXWELL MURDER' BASS SOLO & CIRCLE PIT
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924 GILMAN STREET BERKELEY // 'MAXWELL MURDER' BASS SOLO & CIRCLE PIT

MATT FREEMAN • 924 Gilman St Live Reel (VHS Soundboard Capture) (1995)

#02
EAST BAY PUNK XEROX GIG POSTER // OPERATION IVY & RANCID AT GILMAN
RANCID

EAST BAY PUNK XEROX GIG POSTER // OPERATION IVY & RANCID AT GILMAN

TIM ARMSTRONG • 924 Gilman Street Collective Gig Poster (Risograph Print) (1993)

#03
EAST BAY STREET-PUNK ANTHEM // 'RUBY SOHO' & 'TIME BOMB' SINGALONG PIT
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EAST BAY STREET-PUNK ANTHEM // 'RUBY SOHO' & 'TIME BOMB' SINGALONG PIT

TIM ARMSTRONG • 924 Gilman Street / East Bay All-Ages Soundboard Film (1995)

#04
924 GILMAN STREET SKA-CORE // 'SOUND SYSTEM' & 'KNOWLEDGE' LIVE 1988
OPERATION IVY

924 GILMAN STREET SKA-CORE // 'SOUND SYSTEM' & 'KNOWLEDGE' LIVE 1988

JESSE MICHAELS • 924 Gilman Street All-Ages Collective VHS Archive (1988)

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