CKY is an American rock band from West Chester, Pennsylvania. Formed in 1998 by vocalist and guitarist Deron Miller, guitarist Chad I Ginsburg and drummer Jess Margera, the group currently features Margera, Ginsburg, and bassist Ronnie Elvis James. CKY found initial recognition through its contributions to the CKY video series and Jackass TV series, both of which featured Margera's brother Bam.
CKY in 2017. Left to right: Jess Margera, Chad I Ginsburg, and Matt Deis
CKY gained exposure by contributing music to videos produced by Bam Margera, brother of drummer Jess.
Matt Deis joined CKY as the band's first full-time bassist in July 2005, performing with the band until May 2010.
Chad Ginsburg (left) and former frontman Deron Miller during a tour in support of Carver City in 2009
Deron John Miller is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the former lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of the rock band CKY, which he co-founded in 1998. Other bands Miller fronts include the progressive metal band Foreign Objects, the melodic death metal band World Under Blood, the death metal band Malevolent Creation, and the alternative metal band 96 Bitter Beings.
Miller performing with CKY in 2009
Miller and James Murphy (pictured) worked together on a Death tribute album and the second Foreign Objects release.
Miller performing in 2009