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Bam Margera narrated an extremely personal family story that was about his parents meeting Priscilla Presley and his father Phil’s lifelong dedication to Elvis Presley which was quite a strong bond till the end. The once Jackass’ star shared the touching happening with his fans via his posts and how his dad’s musical obsession finally turned into a dream meeting through the father-son bond.
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It is a very rare thing indeed to see your parents’ dream realized. This was actually the case with Bam Margera when Priscilla Presley transferred the family of Phil and April to him. It was through one of Bam’s closest friends, Nava Rone, who happens to be Priscilla’s son, that the connection was made. Bam’s post was so genuine that it was almost unbelievable that he was referring to his father’s fandom. ‘Since the day I was born my dad would only play Elvis and only Elvis, and he still does that,’ Bam wrote. He talked about the basement being full of Elvis collectibles and also said that the only person besides Elvis his dad sometimes listened to was CKY, the band whose front man is his other son, but just for a few spins.
The image of Phil Margera, a man who was always associated with “chaotic” and “comedy” through his roles in shows like ‘Viva La Bam,’ and the graceful Priscilla Presley standing together is highly touching. It was a serene and happy moment that was a far cry from the skateboard ramps and television pranks they did in their day. The comments section came alive instantly with a mixture of nostalgia and sheer joy for the Margeras. One person commented, ‘Phil n Ape lookin good!!’ Another one said, ‘April hasn’t aged at all!’ The concern for Bam’s parents was very obvious; it was just like a collective memory of those who grew up watching the family on-screen that they had taken to their hearts.
One of the major features of the discussion, and a lovely acknowledgment of the past, was Phil’s clothing. One user remarked, ‘Look at Phil he still has his BAM merch on!! He is so proud!’ This very innocent remark turned into a warm and cheerful memory sharing. Someone commented, ‘I came here to say this. Love it,’ while another was sad, ‘I miss not seeing a cheeseburger on his shirt pocket,’ and this could go on with one more sharing, ‘You know you’re getting old when there are no burgers left on Phil’s wardrobe.’ These comments formed a picture of a universally loved father figure whose gear was like a time marker for a certain period of MTV programming.
However, the farthest on the post emotional center was dream fulfillment. ‘I’m so happy for Phil!!’ was one user who spoke for the majority. Another thought, ‘Phil looking that happy is super cool.’ The event was undoubtedly more than just a celebrity meet-and-greet, it was a son who made a deep personal joy happen for his father. A person even shared that the post had such an effect on them that they were already planning a trip to Graceland, to which they said, ‘My mom is the biggest Elvis fan… this was a sign to start planning a trip to take my mama to Graceland.’
Naturally, some internet users were intrigued and questioned the family connection’s details. “that’s not even Elvis’s kid,” one user openly stated while another inquired about past issues, “Didn’t Nava Rone recently ban Bam from his house because it was not true that he and Priscilla gave him a robe from Elvis?” These doubtful tones were, however, mostly outweighed by the many positive and supportive reactions that followed. The predominant feeling was shared happiness for a family that had endured public troubles, who were now just experiencing a simple, beautiful moment together. ‘Making your parents dreams come true is amazing,’ was an apt summary by one. For one brief afternoon, the King’s music and legacy were nothing but a source of joy for the Margera family.
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Bam has also been active in the skateboarding scene, while he recently enjoyed a surprise night out with Steel Panther. Margera also delivered a classic Rocky wake-up call at a convention, and he announced his final day at NYC Comic Con with a 5 pm bounce.