Jesse Margera is an American musician. He is best known as the drummer of the rock band CKY, which he co-founded in 1998. Prior to CKY, Margera performed in the band Foreign Objects with former CKY vocalist and guitarist Deron Miller, and he has since worked with Gnarkill, Viking Skull, The Company Band, Fuckface Unstoppable, and Sovereign Eagle. Margera has also appeared in the CKY video series and the Viva La Bam and Jackass television series alongside his brother Bam.
Margera in 2010
Margera (second from left) formed The Company Band in 2007 with Neil Fallon and James Rota
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