Displaying items by tag: Kevin Thatcher
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This Old Ledge: Brooklyn Banks
Few plazas loom as large as The Banks. From the Bones Brigade to Harold Hunter, the sessions that sparked these clips are seared into our minds. Ted Barrow's back to highlight its significance. -
5 Greats: Tony Hawk
Who does Tony Hawk pick as the greatest skater of all time? What about the time he got bullied by Thrasher, or was summoned to Tom Cruise's house? On the eve of his "final video part" we pick his brain on these topics and much more in this career-spanning piece from our January '24 mag. -
RIP IN PEACE: Thomas Taylor
Thomas Taylor was a giant in the Atlanta scene and provided a blueprint for how to live the fullest life as a skateboarder. From his pro career to building a family and fostering the community through his Stratosphere shop, he is remembered by everyone he touched. Read closely as his loved ones reflect on his incredible ride. -
Talking Ed: Kevin Thatcher Interview
Thrasher founding editor Kevin Thatcher set the stage for everything that has come since. This 40-year ride we have all been a part of could never have happened without him. We caught up with the humble, elusive legend. As seen in the Jan. 2021 issue. -
The Ray Barbee Interview
Sage Elsesser talks with Ray about black culture, the birth of street skating and why the party life was not for him. Dig into some timeless wisdom from the Sept '20 issue. -
Jake Phelps Lifetime Retrospective
It’s been a year but the love keeps flowing. We’ve added new testimonials to this retrospective page. Take a few moments and soak up more stories from the life and times of Jake Phelps. -
NHS Museum Opening Photos
NHS opened their museum to a select group of family, friends, and rippers. From Steve Olson to Eric Koston, we all gathered to revisit history and share skateboarding stories in all its glory. Great job Novak and congrats on 40 plus years! -
January 1993
Cover: Tim Brauch – Nosegrind Photo: KanightsInside This Mag: The history of skateboarding and other crimes part four and an interview with Josh BeagleAlso In This Issue: How to take a good skate photoMusic Articles: Mudhoney, Jesus Lizard, Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. and Rocket From The Crypt -
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January 1981
Cover: artwork by Kevin Thatcher Inside This Mag: Upland Gold Cup Finale, downhill racing at in Capitola and at the Laguna Seca Raceway and semi-secret spots revealedAlso In This Issue: Street shredding and modern skate comics
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SK8Mafia's "Micro 3" Video
Small boards and big brains, Alexis, Tyler, Wes and the Mafia keep pushing the Micro program to new heights. -
Butter Goods "Miles Davis" Video
Dougie George, Adilson Pedro, Ben Gore and more masters of the urban environment link lightning-quick lines and impressive ledge work with a timeless score. -
Anton Arratia for Bones Bearings
Anton swerves through LA with a bag of tricks all his own for Bones Bearings. -
Chandler Burton's "April Fool" THERE Part
April just started but Chandler ain't foolin'. His new part for THERE is packed with all the wild stunts and frenetic editing that makes him a true original. -
RIP IN PEACE: Josh Marlowe
Skateboarding lost a legend with the passing of Josh "The Bomb King" Marlowe, one of the most powerful skaters to come out of Ocean City, MD and the East Coast vertical scene of the 1980s. His grinds were long, his airs soaring and his handplants tweaked as all hell. Josh Marlowe paved the way. Race City Jam Event:
Mooresville, NC - April 11, 2025 - April 12, 2025Plus Skateshop's "King of the Kicker" Contest:
Orlando, FL - April 12, 2025Flying Low's "Thrasher Covers Project" Opening:
Monona, WI - April 25, 2025DFW.SKATE'S It's a Beautiful Day to Skate" Premiere:
Dallas, TX - May 03, 2025The "4DWN Experience 2025" Announcement:
Dallas, TX - May 17, 2025
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The 2X SOTY keeps raising the bar. Frontside half-Cab to backside overcrooks? We're gonna need to see the footy. Congrats again, Jamie! This issue is filled with SOTY material, from Leo Romero reflecting on his title to Miles passing the torch. Plus a lot more! Get your copy now.