His bandmates Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman were also influenced by the Uptones , having opened for them in their earlier band , Basic Radio .
Jesse Michaels of Operation Ivy has cited the Uptones as a key influence .
His bandmates Tim Armstrong and Matt Freeman were also influenced by the Uptones , having opened for Uptones in Uptones ' earlier band , Basic Radio .
Jesse Michaels of Operation Ivy has cited the Uptones as a key influence .