CKY's Jess Margera’s Take on Music, Life, and Creative Freedom
This week, I’m bringing you a special interview with one of my best friends, longtime confidants, and all-around incredible humans—Jess Margera. You might know him as the powerhouse drummer behind CKY, The Company Band, and Viking Skull, or from his appearances in the Jackass movies.
I’ve been wanting to have Jess on the podcast for a while now, and for good reason. He’s built an unconventional career but remains one of the most grounded people I know, even in the unpredictable world of music. He’s always had this effortless way of staying true to his path, and I’ve admired that about him for as long as we’ve been friends.
In this episode, we cover a range of topics—from his musical journey to some great stories from over the years. The audio has a few spotty moments (I’m still getting the hang of remote interviews!), but I’m embracing my own advice: dive in and do the thing instead of waiting for perfection. Jess will definitely be back for future episodes, so if you have any questions for him, drop them in the comments, and I’ll save them for next time!
I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Here are a few links to some of the things we mention in the episode:
John Bonham - Isolated Drum Track - Fool In The Rain
https://youtu.be/lWnhz1ZcF74?si=Bi8U2OTrgu91Ucna
Thoughts and Prayers Album
https://filthynoterecords.bandcamp.com/album/thoughts-prayers
Spin Me Round Cover featuring Jess Margera and Tyler & Joel Stroetzel
https://open.spotify.com/track/5ZI54ZxZt7y0SNaZAs3hzB?si=0d2b697952114286
Bohead Designs
https://bohead.art
IG: @thought_experiment_called_life / @altarviolet
TikTok: @thoughtexperimentcalled / @altarvioletmusic
Song: 'Spin Me Round' cover by yours truly 'aka' ALTARVIOLET, Jess Margera, Tyler & Joel Stroetzel
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