CKY Crew
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The Camp Kill Yourself Crew (referred to as The CKY Crew) are a group of friends and relatives centered around Bam Margera
, many of whom are from or located in and around West Chester, Pennsylvania
. Some members of the crew are skateboarders, while others are involved either on-camera or behind-the scenes in Margera's various projects such as the CKY Videos, Jackass
, Viva La Bam
, Haggard: The Movie
, Bam's Unholy Union
and Radio Bam
.
The CKY Crew is closely linked to the band CKY
, which features Bam's brother, Jess Margera, on drums. Music by the band is often featured in video projects members of the crew are involved with.
Bam Margera
Brandon Cole "Bam" Margera is an American professional skateboarder, television and radio personality, actor and daredevil. He released a series of videos under the CKY banner and came to prominence after being drafted into MTV's Jackass crew...
, many of whom are from or located in and around West Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania
The Borough of West Chester is the county seat of Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 18,461 at the 2010 census.Valley Forge, the Brandywine Battlefield, Longwood Gardens, Marsh Creek State Park, and other historical attractions are near West Chester...
. Some members of the crew are skateboarders, while others are involved either on-camera or behind-the scenes in Margera's various projects such as the CKY Videos, Jackass
Jackass (TV series)
jackass is an American reality series, originally shown on MTV from 2000 to 2002, featuring people performing various dangerous, crude, ridiculous, self-injuring stunts and pranks...
, Viva La Bam
Viva La Bam
Viva La Bam is an American reality television series that stars Bam Margera and his friends and family. The show was a spin-off from MTV's Jackass, in which Margera and most of the main cast had appeared...
, Haggard: The Movie
Haggard: The Movie
Haggard: The Movie is a 2003 American independent comedy film based on the true story of how reality television personality Ryan Dunn's promiscuous girlfriend cheated on him. The film was financed, directed and produced by Bam Margera.- Plot :...
, Bam's Unholy Union
Bam's Unholy Union
Bam's Unholy Union is an American reality series that aired on MTV and MTV Canada. It follows Bam Margera and his fiancee Missy Rothstein as they plan their wedding...
and Radio Bam
Radio Bam
Radio Bam is a Sirius Radio Station that is aired on Mondays at 7pm, straight after The Jason Ellis Show. On each episode, Bam Margera and his friends tell stories about past times and play music...
.
The CKY Crew is closely linked to the band CKY
CKY (band)
CKY is an American alternative metal band that formed in West Chester, Pennsylvania in 1998. Centred around core members Deron Miller , Chad I Ginsburg and Jess Margera , the band shares its name with a skateboarding and stunt video series produced by Bam Margera, brother of drummer Jess...
, which features Bam's brother, Jess Margera, on drums. Music by the band is often featured in video projects members of the crew are involved with.
Main crew
- Brandon "Bam" MargeraBam MargeraBrandon Cole "Bam" Margera is an American professional skateboarder, television and radio personality, actor and daredevil. He released a series of videos under the CKY banner and came to prominence after being drafted into MTV's Jackass crew...
- Ryan DunnRyan DunnRyan Matthew Dunn was an American reality television personality and daredevil best known for being a member of the Jackass and Viva La Bam crew. He hosted Homewrecker and Proving Ground...
- Dunn was part of the CKY and JackassJackass (TV series)jackass is an American reality series, originally shown on MTV from 2000 to 2002, featuring people performing various dangerous, crude, ridiculous, self-injuring stunts and pranks...
crew. He and Margera participated in the Gumball RallyGumball 3000The Gumball 3000 is an annual international road rally which takes place on public roads, with a different route around the world each year. Founded in 1999 by Maximillion Cooper, it sees an annual entry of 120 cars, which are mostly exotic and powerful sports cars. However, more unusual entries ...
three times in the year 2005, 2006 and 2008. Dunn also starred in Margera's directorial debut, Haggard: The MovieHaggard: The MovieHaggard: The Movie is a 2003 American independent comedy film based on the true story of how reality television personality Ryan Dunn's promiscuous girlfriend cheated on him. The film was financed, directed and produced by Bam Margera.- Plot :...
. Dunn died in a car accident on June 20, 2011. - Brandon DiCamilloBrandon DiCamilloBrandon Ralph DiCamillo is an American actor, stuntman and screenwriter. He was a founding member of the CKY Crew and rose to fame through appearances in the CKY video series and MTV's Jackass, Viva La Bam and Bam's Unholy Union.-Personal life:He previously worked for Neiman-Marcus, and is the...
- He is responsible for the Shopping Carts skit and wrote all the skits and stunts with Bam while making the CKY videos. DiCamillo is known for playing various characters in movies and in the CKY videos. He was one of the groomsmen in Bam's wedding. He and Yohn hosted the show BlastazoidBlastazoidBlastazoid is a video game themed MTV show starring CKY Crew members Brandon DiCamillo, Rake Yohn and Joe Frantz. The show featured pranks and set-ups reminiscent of predecessor Bam Margera, and showcased user-created gaming footage found on the internet....
and they both appear in Raab's movie Hotdog Casserole with Dave Battaro. - Rake YohnRake YohnRake Yohn is a member of the CKY Crew and a regular in the CKY Videos, MTV's Viva La Bam and Jackass.-Life and career:Yohn was born in West Chester, Pennsylvania...
(real name Edward Webb) - He is known for his long hair, love for metal, and strong dislike of mustardMustard (condiment)Mustard is a condiment made from the seeds of a mustard plant...
. He got his BS at Penn State and is now a chemist. He and DiCamillo hosted the show BlastazoidBlastazoidBlastazoid is a video game themed MTV show starring CKY Crew members Brandon DiCamillo, Rake Yohn and Joe Frantz. The show featured pranks and set-ups reminiscent of predecessor Bam Margera, and showcased user-created gaming footage found on the internet....
and they both appear in Raab's movie Hotdog Casserole with Dave Battaro. - Raab HimselfChris RaabChristian Joseph Raab, , better known by his stage name Raab Himself, is an American television personality, known as a former member of the CKY Crew featured in the MTV series Viva La Bam and Jackass ....
(real name Chris Raab) - He has appeared in all of the CKY videos. He released his movie Hotdog Casserole In 2008.
The Margeras
- April MargeraApril MargeraApril Margera is an American reality television personality, best known for her appearances on MTV's Viva La Bam, Jackass, the CKY videos, Minghags: The Movie and Bam's Unholy Union....
- Bam's mother - Phil MargeraPhil MargeraPhillip "Phil" Margera is an American reality television personality, best known for appearing on Viva La Bam, the CKY Videos and the Jackass television series and movies...
- Bam's father - Vincent MargeraVincent MargeraVincent Roy Margera , more commonly known as Don Vito, is an American former reality television personality known for his appearances in Viva La Bam, Jackass, Haggard and the CKY videos alongside his nephew Bam...
- a.k.a. "Don Vito". Bam's uncle. - Jess MargeraJess MargeraJesse Phillip Margera is the drummer in the band CKY, its predecessor Oil and Foreign Objects, Viking Skull, and The Company Band.-Life and career:...
- Bam's brother. Plays drums for CKYCKY (band)CKY is an American alternative metal band that formed in West Chester, Pennsylvania in 1998. Centred around core members Deron Miller , Chad I Ginsburg and Jess Margera , the band shares its name with a skateboarding and stunt video series produced by Bam Margera, brother of drummer Jess...
, GnarkillGnarkillGnarkill is an American parody band that formed in West Chester, Pennsylvania in 2002 and comprises vocalist Brandon DiCamillo, guitarist Rich Vose, keyboardist Bam Margera, drummer Jess Margera and mixer Matt Cole. The band has released two albums: Gnarkill and Gnarkill vs...
, Viking SkullViking SkullViking Skull is a 5-piece heavy metal band, originating in the UK.-History:Viking Skull was formed in 2002, by Raging Speedhorn members Gordon Morison, Darren Smith and Frank Regan, along with their Guitar Tech, Roddy Stone, and Merchandiser, Waldie....
, and The Company BandThe Company BandThe Company Band is a rock supergroup featuring Clutch frontman Neil Fallon, Fireball Ministry frontman James Rota, CKY drummer Jess Margera, Guitarist Dave Bone, and Fu Manchu bassist Brad Davis.-Formation And Sign Here, Here and Here:...
. Jess was Bam's best manGroomsmanA groomsman is one of the male attendants to the groom in a wedding ceremony. The term usher is more common in the UK while the term 'groomsman' is considered somewhat lower-middle- class and used by those who have adopted the term from America. Usually the groom selects his closest friends and...
at his wedding. - Darlene Margera - a.k.a. "Mum-Mum" or "Mom-Mom". She is Phil and Vincent's mother, April's mother-in-law and the grandmother of Jess and Bam Margera. She made a few appearances on Viva La Bam, Bam's Unholy Union and in the CKY Videos. Died in 2007.
- Phillip "Pop-Pop" Margera Sr. - The father of Phil Margera and Don Vito. Appeared in Viva La Bam, Bam's Unholy Union, Haggard: The Movie and Minghags: The Movie. He is credited for giving Brandon Margera the "Bam" nickname.
Others
- Dave Battaro - a.k.a. Lord Battaro. He and DiCamillo roomed together before. He played the "Mustard Man" in CKY4.
- Matt Cole - a.k.a. "Shitbird". Bam's uncle on April's side. Plays guitar for GnarkillGnarkillGnarkill is an American parody band that formed in West Chester, Pennsylvania in 2002 and comprises vocalist Brandon DiCamillo, guitarist Rich Vose, keyboardist Bam Margera, drummer Jess Margera and mixer Matt Cole. The band has released two albums: Gnarkill and Gnarkill vs...
. Has appeared in Bam's Unholy UnionBam's Unholy UnionBam's Unholy Union is an American reality series that aired on MTV and MTV Canada. It follows Bam Margera and his fiancee Missy Rothstein as they plan their wedding...
. Is on Radio BamRadio BamRadio Bam is a Sirius Radio Station that is aired on Mondays at 7pm, straight after The Jason Ellis Show. On each episode, Bam Margera and his friends tell stories about past times and play music...
regularly. He was one of the groomsmen in Bam's wedding. He also appeared in "Where The #$&% is Santa?" - Dave Decurtis - a.k.a. Naked Dave. He appears in Margera's works naked (hence the nickname). A stunt of him running naked in front of a van was featured on Jackass and originally appeared on CKY. He usually has clothes on only when not filiming, he is often compared to Nudie Novak.
- Jason EllisJason EllisJason Ellis is an Australian professional skateboarder, mixed martial artist, radio host, and actor. Ellis hosts The Jason Ellis Show weekdays on Sirius XM Radio channel Faction...
- Pro-skater. He has appeared in Viva La BamViva La BamViva La Bam is an American reality television series that stars Bam Margera and his friends and family. The show was a spin-off from MTV's Jackass, in which Margera and most of the main cast had appeared...
and Haggard: The MovieHaggard: The MovieHaggard: The Movie is a 2003 American independent comedy film based on the true story of how reality television personality Ryan Dunn's promiscuous girlfriend cheated on him. The film was financed, directed and produced by Bam Margera.- Plot :...
. He had a show on SpikeTV called The Wild World of Spike, currently the host of the Jason Ellis Show. - Joe FrantzJoe FrantzJoseph "Joe" Frantz is an American film maker, a director, producer, cinematographer, author, and member of Bam Margera's CKY Crew. His body of works, which has had influence on pop music, reality entertainment, and independent film, includes the CKY Video Series, Haggard The Movie, MTV reality...
- Under Bam's direction, Joe FrantzJoe FrantzJoseph "Joe" Frantz is an American film maker, a director, producer, cinematographer, author, and member of Bam Margera's CKY Crew. His body of works, which has had influence on pop music, reality entertainment, and independent film, includes the CKY Video Series, Haggard The Movie, MTV reality...
has served multiple roles as Producer and Director Of Photography on the independent films HaggardHaggardHaggard means worn out and exhausted because of suffering.Haggard may also refer to:* Haggard * Haggard , a German symphonic metal group* Haggard , a British comedy television series...
and Minghags, the CKYCKYCKY may refer to:*CKY , a rock band from Pennsylvania; CKY referring to "Camp Kill Yourself".**CKY , a series of videos released by Bam Margera, named after his brother's band...
Video Series (CKY3CKY3CKY3 may refer to:* The third of the CKY videos , a series of videos by Bam Margera* Norway House Water Aerodrome, the ICAO airport code for the airport in Canada...
and CKY4), and music videos for HIM, CKYCKYCKY may refer to:*CKY , a rock band from Pennsylvania; CKY referring to "Camp Kill Yourself".**CKY , a series of videos released by Bam Margera, named after his brother's band...
, The 69 EyesThe 69 EyesThe 69 Eyes are a multi-platinum selling Finnish gothic rock band. They are currently signed to EMI Finland. The band's albums are now distributed worldwide. The End Records acts as the band's official North American distributor, as Nuclear Blast Records provides distribution in Mainland Europe,...
(as well as other popular bands). Joe Frantz is also noted for being one of the cameramen behind Jackass 2, Jackass 2.5, and Jackass 3DJackass 3DJackass 3D is a 2010 American 3D comedy film and the fourth film in the Jackass series. It was released on October 15, 2010 by Paramount Pictures and MTV Films to American theaters and marked the 10th anniversary of the franchise, which started in 2000...
. He was also in the show BlastazoidBlastazoidBlastazoid is a video game themed MTV show starring CKY Crew members Brandon DiCamillo, Rake Yohn and Joe Frantz. The show featured pranks and set-ups reminiscent of predecessor Bam Margera, and showcased user-created gaming footage found on the internet....
with Rake Yohn and Brandon DiCamillo. Frantz is known for the on-screen appearances he has made in the works he produces, in television shows and films such as MTVMTVMTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
's Viva La BamViva La BamViva La Bam is an American reality television series that stars Bam Margera and his friends and family. The show was a spin-off from MTV's Jackass, in which Margera and most of the main cast had appeared...
, Bam's Unholy UnionBam's Unholy UnionBam's Unholy Union is an American reality series that aired on MTV and MTV Canada. It follows Bam Margera and his fiancee Missy Rothstein as they plan their wedding...
, the CKYCKYCKY may refer to:*CKY , a rock band from Pennsylvania; CKY referring to "Camp Kill Yourself".**CKY , a series of videos released by Bam Margera, named after his brother's band...
Video Series, and Bam Margera Presents: Where the#$&% Is Santa?. Joe Frantz is a collaborative coauthor of the book Dreamseller, which he wrote with MTVMTVMTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
/ Jackass personality Brandon NovakBrandon NovakBrandon Novak is a professional skateboarder, actor, stuntman, and friend of Bam Margera and is a prominent member of the CKY Crew...
. - Ryan Gee - a.k.a. "Shitgoose", "The Gill". He is a professional photographer, he photographs pictures of Bam for magazines, and his projects. He did the behind the scenes for "Minghags". regularly appears on Radio Bam
- Kerry GetzKerry GetzKerry 'Hockey Temper' Getz is an American professional skateboarder.Getz was born in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. He medaled in the 2000 and 2001 X Games and received a gold medal in the first street skateboarding X-Games event....
- Pro-skater. Known for his tantrums while skateboarding, which is why on the first CKY video he is nicknamed ' Hockey Temper'. - Chad I. Ginsburg- CKY's guitarist. He was one of the groomsmen at Bam's wedding. Operates the soundboard on Radio BamRadio BamRadio Bam is a Sirius Radio Station that is aired on Mondays at 7pm, straight after The Jason Ellis Show. On each episode, Bam Margera and his friends tell stories about past times and play music...
. - Chris and Mark Hanna - Brothers. Chris is involved with Bam's work and managed CKYCKY (band)CKY is an American alternative metal band that formed in West Chester, Pennsylvania in 1998. Centred around core members Deron Miller , Chad I Ginsburg and Jess Margera , the band shares its name with a skateboarding and stunt video series produced by Bam Margera, brother of drummer Jess...
on the Viva La Bands tour. They both used to be neighbors with the Margera's. Mark is good friends with Bam and appears in CKY 3, the CKY Documentary, Haggard: The Movie, Viva La Bam, Minghags and Where the #$&% is Santa" - Tony HawkTony HawkAnthony Frank "Tony" Hawk , nicknamed "The Birdman" is an American retired professional skateboarder and actor. Hawk gained significant fame for completing the first 900 as well as his licensed video game titles distributed by Activision...
- a.k.a Birdman. Professional skateboarding legend. Has made several appearances on Viva La Bam. - Terry KennedyTerry Kennedy (skateboarder)Terry Kennedy , commonly known as "Compton Ass Terry" or TK, is a professional skateboarder. He rides his skateboard with a regular footed stance...
- a.k.a. Compton Ass Terry. Professional skateboarder. He appeared on Viva la Bam and will appear in Minghags. - Mike Maldonado -Professional skater who has appeared in the CKY videos.
- Deron MillerDeron MillerDeron John Miller is the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for World Under Blood and CKY , which has been through various incarnations since being founded in 1998. CKY's most recent release was 2009's Carver City....
- CKY's singer / guitarist. - Tim Glomb - A skilled carpenter and construction worker with a knack for skateboard park building. He made several appearances in the first few seasons of Viva la Bam and towards the end had become a regular. During Viva la Bam in the first episode he built skateboarding ramps all over the interior and exterior of Bam's house. He is credited on "Where The #$&% is Santa" for helping with the story. He now splits his time between Denver, ColoradoColoradoColorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
and Pennsylvania. - Brandon NovakBrandon NovakBrandon Novak is a professional skateboarder, actor, stuntman, and friend of Bam Margera and is a prominent member of the CKY Crew...
- Former pro-skater & Bam's childhood friend. - Tim o'Connor - He has appeared in many episodes of Viva La Bam. He has also appeared in the CKY videos. Tim was a MADE coach on MTV's MadeMade (TV series)MTV's MADE is a self-improvement reality television series broadcast on MTV. The series follows teens who have a goal and want to be "made" into things like singers, athletes, dancers, skateboarders, etc. The teens are joined by a "Made Coach", an expert in their chosen field, who tries to help...
. - Mike VallelyMike VallelyMike Vallely , also known as Mike V, is a professional skateboarder. Mike is also a musician, actor, television personality, stuntman, professional wrestler and FHL hockey player.-Early life:...
- Professional skateboarder. He appeared in a several CKY movies and Viva La Bam episodes. - Art Webb - Rake Yohn's brother. He is credited as "Art Webb 1986" because of his love for music in that particular year. Art's longest known speaking part comes in an unscripted tirade in the documentary in the Haggard: The MovieHaggard: The MovieHaggard: The Movie is a 2003 American independent comedy film based on the true story of how reality television personality Ryan Dunn's promiscuous girlfriend cheated on him. The film was financed, directed and produced by Bam Margera.- Plot :...
bonus features when he professes his willingness to act as Tony HawkTony HawkAnthony Frank "Tony" Hawk , nicknamed "The Birdman" is an American retired professional skateboarder and actor. Hawk gained significant fame for completing the first 900 as well as his licensed video game titles distributed by Activision...
's bodyguard. He now runs a podcast called "Gamecasa".