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  Mike Vallely - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Vallely's World Industries Barnyard deck, from 1990, is credited for the evolution of the skateboard shape to the current popsicle-shaped deck ubiquitous today in street skating.
Mike Vallely is also the lead vocalist in his rock band Revolution Mother.
Vallely and Margera were later sued by two of the victims and the case was settled out of court.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mike_Vallely   (779 words)

  
 Skateboard legend spreads positive word Edison native Mike Vallely among pioneers of street skating BY BRYAN SABELLA ...
Mike V, as he is known, isn’t one to respond well to the notion that a professional skateboarder is a trained monkey, existing to fulfill some PlayStation 2 ideal of stuntman heroics.
Vallely comes from a different era, one in which there was no X Games, and Tony Hawk wasn’t a household name.
Mike V has always stood out as an individual in a sport that, for all of its counter-cultural cachet, can be just as rife with groupthink and conformity as anything else.
suburban.gmnews.com /news/2004/0520/Front_Page/049.html   (861 words)

  
 15 Things Mike Vallely
When Vallely quit Powell at a tradeshow in ’88, it was due, in part, to a T-shirt he chose to wear and one he chose not to.
Vallely was the first pro skater to endorse a street board with a double-kick shape.
Vallely was known as a longtime vegetarian and vegan through the ’90s.
www.skateboardermag.com /skateboarder-news-features/magazine/ftmv   (4029 words)

  
 Mike Vallely pro interview and pictures
Mike Vallely: Some people have been really mean to me about it, but for the most part everyone thought it was cool.
Mike Vallely: I was upset but I kind went into it knowing it would fail.
Mike Vallely: I think it is a soap opera, and I have played a major part of that soap opera for many years.
www.switchmagazine.com /skateboardinginterviews/mike_vallely.html   (864 words)

  
 Mike Vallely.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Skateboard legend and east coast rebel-punk-poet Mike Vallely changed the face of skateboarding in 1986 with his innovative and artistic approach to street skating.
Mike V is without a doubt one of a kind.
That summer, Mike V began a skateboarding career that has been one of the most long-standing and meaningful in the history of the sport.
www.mikevallely.com /bio.php   (1663 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Mike V's Greatest Hits: DVD: Mike Vallely   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Mike V grew up in a small town in New Jersey and has been fighting for skateboarding and skateboarders his entire professional career.
Mike V says that he has not been in a physical confrontation in two years now, and tells us why.
Despite the misconceptions, Mike V is not a war monger, not short tempered, and not needlessly aggressive.
www.amazon.com /Mike-Vs-Greatest-Hits-Vallely/dp/B0000A0WK0   (979 words)

  
 CD Baby: MIKE VALLELY: California Angel
New CD by Mike Vallely recorded in a studio with a full band and female backing vocals.
Professional skateboarder Mike Vallely has been writing and recording music since 2001.
His Rats releases are hard driving, metal laced hardcore punk screamers and now Mike Vallely has simultaneously released two new solo outings vastly different from yet as diverse as his previous outings.
cdbaby.com /cd/mikev4   (195 words)

  
 Real Skate Online Skateboard Magazine
Keeping it real is our motto here at Real Skate, and who is keepin it more realer these days than Mike V. With no intent of hurting anybody, his "call a spade a spade" attitude has and continues to win him the respect of many in the industry, but perhaps ruffling the feathers of others.
Mike Vallely is not only rad, he's a damn nice guy.
Mike had been turning down interviews due to time constraints, but he said he liked our questions, "I'm into it," he said.
www.realskate.com /mikev.htm   (1057 words)

  
 Urban Dictionary: Mike Shinoda
Mike Shinoda fort minor linkin park the rising tied chester bennington styles of beyond hip hop john legend rap rock awesome holly brook hot hybrid theory jay z jay-z linkin lp re animation re-animation reanimation the glue
Mike Shinoda and Chester Bennington are the vocalists for Linkin Park.
Mike Shinoda is one of the vocalist, emcee of the succesful rock band Linkin PArk.
www.urbandictionary.com /define.php?term=Mike+Shinoda   (689 words)

  
 SoBe Beverages - Press Release   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
"Mike's a legendary skater and a pioneer in skateboarding.
Vallely is a pioneer in the street skateboarding scene, spending more days on the road than any other skateboarder.
Vallely has a reputation as a "road warrior," spending at least 180 days a year on the road promoting skating and touring with demo teams.
www.sobebev.com /about/press/teamlizard/03/mikevallely.shtml   (345 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Drive: My Life In Skateboardin: DVD: Mark Jeremias,Mike Vallely   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Vallely may never be an ambassador of cheer, but he has the soul of an artist and prophet.
His story centers on a cross-country road trip exploring Mike's views on the current state of the skateboard world, with reflections on what's really important to Mike and why he skates, why he fights to keep his place in skating, and why he fights for skateboarding.
Mike Vallely is a true ambassador of good will for skateboarding, and this video proves it.
www.amazon.ca /Drive-Life-Skateboardin-Mark-Jeremias/dp/B00007L4NJ   (858 words)

  
 Coach Bio - sportskool
Vallely, or "Mike V" as he's known to some, started skateboarding as a 14-year-old in 1984.
Vallely turned professional in 1987, and the next year Powell Peralta released his first pro model board.
As skateboarding hit mainstream in the 1990s, Vallely was with it every step, competing in the inaugural X-Games in 1995 and traveling to China in 1997 to do the first-ever professional skateboard demonstrations in that country.
www.sportskool.com /coachBio.jsp?coachId=25   (280 words)

  
 SoCal UNCENSORED Forums - My Review : Mike V's (Vallely) Greatest Hits dvd.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Cover has Mike in a pair of boxing gloves, back of the case has him with a pro wrestling belt in one hand and a skateboard in the other.
Mike says- "He was just trying to free the Muska, and wasn't looking for a fight." Security gets a bloody lip.
Mike Vallely Check-up- Brief stuff about his band, playing in the NHL celebrity game, his new film Drive, and his own line / brand of skateboards.
socaluncensored.com /board/archive/index.php3/t-4212   (971 words)

  
 Anaheim Ducks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Mighty Ducks and Mike Vallely fans are invited to come out to the parking lot on the North side of the Arrowhead Pond and participate in skateboard hockey clinics beginning two hours prior to the opening faceoff of each Sunday contest at the Arrowhead Pond.
Mike Vallely has a long and decorated resume in the sport of skateboarding.
In the summer of 2001, Mike joined Tony Hawk on his Gigantic Skatepark Tour and would go on to be featured on many of Hawk’s tours and video games, including Pro Skater, Underground and American Wasteland.
www.mightyducks.com /press/release/article.php?dir=200602&id=1217   (449 words)

  
 Drive DVD Review - www.impulsegamer.com
Mike V is an odd one when it comes to skating as not everyone I've encountered likes his style whereas I think he is brilliant.
Mike's style of skating is an odd one and his skills lay in flatland primarily.
As Mike travels, he educates those he meets how to skate and how to be grateful for what they have in terms of skateparks and ramps.
www.impulsegamer.com /igversion01/dvd/dvddrive.htm   (433 words)

  
 blog.myspace.com/mikevallely   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Mike V and his band, Revolution Mother, were guests on FuelTV's Daily Habit talk show (presented by Snickers!) yesterday (Thursday Nov. 2, 2006).
Mike V's band, Revolution Mother are featured in the newest issue (November 2006, Issue 172) of Slap Magazine.
Mike V will be appearing at two Southern California Nordstrom locations this Friday, November 3rd helping to promote the new Powell Peralta Line from Pathway.
blog.myspace.com /index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.ListAll&friendID=67945109&MyToken=8c449353-1100-4f3c-9546-46cf4811632cML   (1523 words)

  
 Mike Vallely on The Skateboard Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Mike Vallely, also known as Mike V, will be on hand this week at The Black Pearl Skate Park on the Cayman Islands.
He is scheduled to be present at sessions * from Wednesday to Friday (19 - 21 April) from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, and on Saturday, 22 April, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Mike Vallely will be "skating and relating" as he goes on a tour of American skateboard locations with new company Sportskool.
skateboarddirectory.com /srch/?qt=Mike_Vallely   (1099 words)

  
 SkateboardDirectory.com: News : Mike Vallely To Sponsor Skateboard Scholarship
Mike Vallely joins a distinguished list of scholarship sponsors including The Tony Hawk Foundation *, Activision * Tony Hawk's Underground, Mountain Dew and Jones Soda.
Mike V on why he got involved: "This scholarship is really just about giving back to skateboarding.
Mike Vallely has been a skateboarder for 20 years, is the lead singer of the band Mike V. and the Rats, host of his own television show - Drive TV - and is featured in the Activision Tony Hawk's Underground video series.
skateboarddirectory.com /pm/mp/488656   (405 words)

  
 CD Baby: MIKE VALLELY: Alone
Mike Vallely, gets personal on these stripped down home recordings.
"Alone" is a collection of 11 new songs recorded by Mike at home and on the road on his laptop computer using Garageband.
Alone is a must have for any person who is a Mike V fan.
cdbaby.com /cd/mikev3   (269 words)

  
 Skatems.com - Skateboarding in Mississippi :: View topic - Mike Vallely, axle smash at Doc*36
Mike ollies out the really mellow Blind bank up onto the guard railing and pulls himself back in, otherwise known as the axle smash.
Had he gone over, no more Mike V and it would have put a damper on the demo.
Mike Vallely, axle smash at Doc*36 Skatepark in Jackson, Mississippi (1.69mbs, WMV)
www.skatems.com /board/viewtopic.php?t=1926   (335 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/mikevallely   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Larry is the person who deals with all the friend requests, approves the comments, moderates the fan group and posts all the comments, news and bulletins around these parts.
MIKE V whats up man i was at your last demo and i say THAT WAS SO FUCKING KICK ASS im getting your deck for Ex mas thanks man you and tony and rodney all fo you legands made get into skating so you guys are my idol peace out bye
Mike, I just want to say that "Above the Crawl" is one hot track and one energetic work of art.
www.myspace.com /mikevallely   (1360 words)

  
 SoBe Beverages - Team Lizard > Mike Vallely   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Mike plans to spend significant time on tour this year, and continues to play in his new band, Mother Revolution.
A day in my life of Mike V at his office goes something like this...
Keep your eyes open, Mike V will be cutting across the mid-western to western United States on a DRIVE TV production road trip between October 19 -- October 26.
www.sobebev.com /team_lizard/mvallely   (255 words)

  
 sportskool Presents National 'Man Vs. Skatepark' Tour With Skateboarding Pioneer Mike Vallely
In addition, Mike V will make in-store appearances to meet fans and sign autographs and present solo acoustic spoken word performances of his own music and poetry.
Mike V will kick-off the tour on November 5 at the annual "Light of Day Benefit Concert" in Sayreville, New Jersey to raise funds for Parkinson's Disease and A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's Disease) research.
When he is not skateboarding, Mike V is also the lead singer of a hard core punk band "Mike V and the Rats" who toured with Linkin Park, Snoop Dogg and Korn on the 2004 Projekt Revolution Tour.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/10-24-2005/0004193313&EDATE=   (901 words)

  
 411VM: Mike Vallely Stand Strong, Video Info Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
passionately committed to the idea that through skateboarding you can change the world, mike v has strayed off the beaten path of "extreme events" into the small towns and local skateparks to skate with and for the real skaters of the world and to spread his message of individuality and self expression.
Film maker, mark nisbet followed mike v as he made the rounds for 5 months.
stand strong, on the road with mike vallely also features kristian svitak, daewon song, stacy lowery and others.
www.411vm.com /video/Video96.html   (214 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Drive - My Life in Skateboarding: DVD: Mike Vallely   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Mike V & The Rats ~ Mike V & The Rats
Drive is the story of Mike Vallely, who in my opinion is the most original skaters on the scene today.
Drive is not only a demonstration of the incredible skating skills of Mike Vallely but an introduction to him as a person.
www.amazon.com /Drive-Life-Skateboarding-Mike-Vallely/dp/B00007L4NJ   (1448 words)

  
 YouTube - Mike Vallely from Scenic Drive (1995)
This is when Mike V wasn't really skating and was thinking of retiring.
Mike Vallely vs 4 jock - The True Story
mike v beats the crap out of a bunch of doodz
youtube.com /w/...?v=Oj8jUZWicJg&search=mike+vallely   (356 words)

  
 Skateboard Forums - Skateboarding Forums - mike vallely demo
Anyway, It was ****in pouring, like someone in the sky was taking a long piss, but it was clear, so i guess whoever was peeing used up all the vitamins in his urine, so it was clear.
Mike was supposed to do a demo at Edison Skatepark, which has metal ramps.
So at the end of the day, I could say that Mike Vallely, professional skateboarder, ollied over ME. The end of the day came pretty much right after that, as it REALLY started to rain.
www.ramprage.com /forums/showthread.php?t=4653   (553 words)

  
 Stand Strong (Video) from 411 Video Magazine
Passionately committed to the idea that through skateboarding you can change the world, Mike V. has set out on the road year after year to prove it.
Mike has strayed off the beaten path of "extreme events" into the small towns and local skate parks to skate with and for the real skaters of the world and to spread his message of individuality and self expression.
Captured and documented on film and video for the first time is Mike V.'s skating, philosophy and poetry where it matters most...on the road.
www.onlinesports.com /pages/I,VA-SK409.html   (212 words)

  
 EXPN.com - Story
Although he has been a pro for 17 years, he rarely competes, and he hasn't made an appearance at X since '96.
Mike has a unique style, and he is considered a rebel even by the skateboarding community.
Transworld Skateboarding Magazine, online, "A hundred years from now, Mike Vallely will be viewed as one of skateboarding's pioneers.
expn.go.com /athletes/bios/VALLELY_MIKE.html   (133 words)

  
 Projekt Revolution
Fronted by east coast rebel, punk, poet and professional skateboarder Mike Vallely, Mike V And The Rats have been knocking down doors and turning people onto their music at an accelerated pace.
Formed early in 2002 by guitarist Jason Hampton who's been in such Orange County defining acts as The Third Degree, Blackspot, Outspoken and The Suppression Swing and drummer PT Pugh from The Suppression Swing, The Rats were looking for a singer to help take their music to more ears, enter Mike Vallely.
"With Mike in the band people are going to have their opinions, good or bad about the band before seeing us or hearing us.
www.projektrevolution.com /mikevandtherats.php   (981 words)

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