Name - Bam Margera DOB - 9-28-79 Hometown - West Chester,Pa Current Location - Still Live There Sponsors - Element Skateboards, Electric Eyewear, Destructo Trucks, Speed Metal Bearings, Rockstar Energy
What is your most absolute favorite thing in the world to do? Favorite thing to do I think would be to see a good concert, and now that I have my own theatre called "The Note" that basically happens a lot!
How often do you skate? I have been out of commission for 6 weeks with pulled muscles, but I skated for the 1st time yesterday. I usually skate 2 hours a day at my house with Kerry Getz and a bunch of other locals.
What types of things do you do when your off your skateboard? When I’m not skating I'm usually editing, filming stupid shit, golfing or at The Note discussing upcoming projects.
Do people think you've fallen out of the skate scene? Do I think I have fallen out of the skate scene, maybe yes, because I don’t really care who does what. I just like the skaters that influenced me when I was coming up.
What is your greatest accomplishment in skateboarding? I think the thing I'm most proud of is doing the loop.
How would your friends describe you? Friends would describe me as a pile of shit. but a funny pile.
Could you describe the Gumball 3000 Rally and what is was like to be in it? The gumball is basically driving real fast all day in a cool car, seeing cool sights and ending the day with a cool party.
Top 5 favorite songs? 1 - HIM - Dead lovers lane 2 - The Kooks - Always where I need to be 3 - CKY - Boardwalk body 4 - Cradle of Filth - Byronic man 5 - The 69 Eyes - Feel Berlin
How's the radio show on Faction going? The faction radio is the best, I talk with my friends and play my favorite songs, and then get paid for it!
Favorite obstacle to skate? Favorite obstacle to skate is just transitions of any kind.
In your opinion, what's the hardest trick in skateboarding? Hardest trick I would say is an Inward Heelflip, I never could do that.
How was growing up in West Chester? Growing up in West Chester, hmmm. its just what iv been used to, I have been with all my friends since middle school, and they all work for me.
Are you filming for anything at the moment? At the moment we just finished Bams or Bust! with Element and now I'm gonna film a movie in Italy which basically entails finding my ancestors.
Is there anything new going on with you? I guess operating a theatre is a pretty new experience.
What is your favorite car that you've owned so far? My favorite car is by far the blue Lamborghini convertible Mercialago, or the purple one.
Where would you like to see the direction of skateboarding going in the next year? I would like to see skateboarding get more creative and less Lipslides down 20 stairs.
Who is your favorite skateboarder to watch and why? I like Tom Penny, his tricks look effortless!
Who are your 3 biggest influences? 1 - Ville Valo 2 - Andy Macoy 3 - Iggy Pop
Where would you like to be in another year? I want to be where I'm at, I have no complaints.
What's your favorite skate trip and why? Favorite skate trip would maybe be New Zealand, lots of spots and beautiful scenery. I was with some Adio guys at the time. I’m sure you can see it on you tube.
Do you have anyone you would like to thank? I would like to thank Ryan Dunn for fixing my flat tire today, and Dom Deluise just cause he’s funny and fat!
