Thrasher Magazine

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.

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.

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. 

A cabal of skaters and punks went out to the Bay to help Mofo kick off his 60s Skate Rock style. The photo legend had an art show with some of his most iconic prints along with two nights of unadulterated jams from the likes of JFA, The Faction, Clay Wheels, and Drunk Injuns. Happy birthday, Mofo!

This year’s Pool Party was even more festive than usual as it fell on Cinco De Mayo, and the opening ceremony was kicked off with a traditional mariachi band cranking out tunes next to the bowl.

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!

Cover: Bam Margera – Over Vert Grind Photo: OgdenInside This Mag: Interviews with Brian Childers and Brad Staba and the World Industries team hits France, Belgium and the NetherlandsAlso In This Issue: Reader photo submissions and a road trip with Jake Lewis, Julien Stranger, Bill Dunforth and more Music Articles: Arsonists and the Toy Dolls

Cover: Daniel Powell ESQ – Noseblunt Photo: Ortiz Inside This Mag: San Diego Shakedown and interviews with Jovontae Turner and Steve BerraAlso In This Issue: Pool skatingMusic Articles: KISS, Ministry, Das EFX, Swervedriver and Gang Starr