Professional skater and Revolution Mother frontman Mike Vallely has been one of my heroes for a long time. As a young teenager, I idolized him. He is an individual who rises in the face of adversity, speaks his mind and is not afraid to be himself in the fickle world of skateboarding. Moreover, Vallely is a guy that you really, really do not want to fuck with. Weve all seen that video from Bam Margeras CKY3 where Vallely beats up four guys at once, but you'd be mistaken to think he was just some...
Don't act a brainless, offensive fucktard and they'll be no reason to fight. People purposely started shit with him for a long time. Oh well, they probably needed a good ass kicking anyway.
That guy is 100% himself, 100% of the time, and very few people can say that. What's more, his skating is bad ass, balls out (thanks AMD), and unique in a world filled with people trying to do what the other guy is doing. Catch him at a demo if you ever get the chance. You can still feel the raw power in his skating. Mike V is the shit, forever!
love the interview I remember having a pic of him and his gfriend from thrasher like in 89'. always one of the guys I tried to emulate when I skated, oh and I like the fact he doesnt put up with shit, no one should have to.
erin_broadley
Los Angeles, CA
October 2006
DEC 17, 2007 06:00 AM