Classics Of Love
Classics of Love is an American punk rock band from the San Francisco Bay Area, formed in 2008. The band was together until 2012 and originally featured singer Jesse Michaels (formerly of Operation Ivy, Big Rig, and Common Rider), guitarist Mike Huguenor, bassist Morgan Herrell, and drummer Max Feshbach (of San Jose punk trio Hard Girls). Signed to Asian Man Records, they released the Walking in Shadows EP in 2009, a single in 2010, and a self-titled album in 2012.
History
While doing solo acoustic shows, Michaels was approached by Mike Park of Asian Man Records about recording his songs in a studio. Opting to work with a full band, he recruited Feshbach, Herrell, and Huguenor, and the group named themselves Classics of Love; a name derived from the opening track of Last Wave Rockers, recorded by Michaels’ band Common Rider. They recorded a six-song EP titled “Walking in Shadows”.
After playing initial shows in California, the band toured Europe in the spring of 2009. During a show in Southampton, UK, their equipment was stolen, prompting plans to begin writing a full-length album upon their return.
Their self-titled debut album was released on February 14, 2012, featuring the same lineup as their EP. The band later became less active due to Michaels attending school in Los Angeles, and for a period, he referred to the band in the past tense.
In July 2020, Michaels released a new EP, World of Burning Hate, under the Classics of Love name; with permission from the other members. This release featured Sharif Dumani (from Alice Bag, Exploding Flowers) on guitar and bass, and Peter John Fontes (from Los Nauticals) on drums, showcasing a shift toward a more straight hardcore style than the punk-ska of their self-titled album.
Members
Current
- Jesse Michaels – vocals
- Sharif Dumani – guitar, bass
- Peter John Fontes – drums
Former
- Mike Huguenor – guitar
- Morgan Herrell – bass
- Max Feshbach – drums
Discography
- Walking in Shadows EP (2009)
- “World of the Known” / “Line Through Your Name” (2010)
- Classics of Love (2012)
- World of Burning Hate (2020)
