It is time to say farewell to three people who have meant a lot to me over the last couple of years. Wrex, Kim and Mike are heading to ColoRADo for a new life in beautiful weather, surrounded by skateparks. Luchaskate wishes them all the best.
Thank you for your contributions to Memphis, Luchaskate, and my life.
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Showing posts with label Mississippi. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mississippi. Show all posts
Friday, June 28, 2013
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Duane Peters, Skate Rock, Me
As I mentioned in a post earlier this week, Thrasher Magazine's Skate Rock Tour came through Memphis on Wednesday, and I loved it. To see that many top notch pros at a local spot was awesome. Heck, to see that many people at a local spot was awesome. The skating was great, and the envelope was pushed to new levels (see video).
It seems that as they moved south toward Jackson (their next official stop) they picked up an impromptu music gig at a place in Oxford. From what I understand, things didn't go so smoothly in Oxford. In fact, there was quite a bit of online noise about the gig. Negative things have been said about both the skate/music crew coming through town, and about the Mississippi natives.
I'm not going to join up with either side on this. I just have something I'd like to point out:
The skater in the video below is Duane Peters. His nickname is the Master of Disaster. He has fronted tons of punk bands including "The Exploding Fuck Dolls" and "U.S. Bombs." It is rumored that he is the person who first came up with the term Thrasher that was adopted both in name and theme by the magazine.
Part of me would love to see skateboarding be a squeaky clean activity that I could go out on weekends and do with my son. And, in fact, it can be just that. I think of a good friend of mine who has brought so much positive media to the local scene by being himself: a father, a skater, a caring citizen. However, we can't ignore the history of skating. Skateboarding was and is a sport for the misfit that doesn't fit in with the team mentality. It is an individual sport that smears the line between sport and art. It has reveled in a rebel image since the first young skaters were banned from riding the first skateboards. It continued through the punk rock heyday when the name Thrasher was born. It was the refuge of the small town weirdo kids in the 80's.
And finally, the rest of the world caught on that skating is amazing.
But we're still the misfits.
I'm not condoning behavior. I'm just pointing out history, and let's just say the name "Bad Shit" might just be a clue that this ain't gonna be Rodney Mullen doing a freestyle demo in short shorts and knee pads.
It seems that as they moved south toward Jackson (their next official stop) they picked up an impromptu music gig at a place in Oxford. From what I understand, things didn't go so smoothly in Oxford. In fact, there was quite a bit of online noise about the gig. Negative things have been said about both the skate/music crew coming through town, and about the Mississippi natives.
I'm not going to join up with either side on this. I just have something I'd like to point out:
The skater in the video below is Duane Peters. His nickname is the Master of Disaster. He has fronted tons of punk bands including "The Exploding Fuck Dolls" and "U.S. Bombs." It is rumored that he is the person who first came up with the term Thrasher that was adopted both in name and theme by the magazine.
Part of me would love to see skateboarding be a squeaky clean activity that I could go out on weekends and do with my son. And, in fact, it can be just that. I think of a good friend of mine who has brought so much positive media to the local scene by being himself: a father, a skater, a caring citizen. However, we can't ignore the history of skating. Skateboarding was and is a sport for the misfit that doesn't fit in with the team mentality. It is an individual sport that smears the line between sport and art. It has reveled in a rebel image since the first young skaters were banned from riding the first skateboards. It continued through the punk rock heyday when the name Thrasher was born. It was the refuge of the small town weirdo kids in the 80's.
And finally, the rest of the world caught on that skating is amazing.
But we're still the misfits.
I'm not condoning behavior. I'm just pointing out history, and let's just say the name "Bad Shit" might just be a clue that this ain't gonna be Rodney Mullen doing a freestyle demo in short shorts and knee pads.
Friday, February 1, 2013
been a while
Here is the deal. I haven't been blogging because I've been too busy skating and working on Common Criminals the book (anthology) we have coming out just around the corner.
Hit up West Point, MS last weekend.
This week I've been really into curb/street skating. No comply tricks and slappys and kickflips etc etc etc...
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| Write for the damn thing. |
Hit up West Point, MS last weekend.
| This is an old picture of me at West Point. I've grown my beard back (thank God), and I've retired the worn out Outlaw El Bandito deck. I'm now rocking the fickle punk point 8.5 Believe it or not...I googled West Point MS skatepark and this was the first image that popped up. Stoked. |
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Hernando Skates Fundraiser
Hernando Skates hosted an art auction Saturday night. It was a fun evening with some good artwork by skaters and non-skaters alike. Below are some of my favorite pieces. I ended up buying a painting of a truck by Wrex Cook, and I was stoked to find out that the wood used as a canvas was from a ramp. Perfect. The fund raiser pocketed over 1,500.00 toward the Hernando Skate Park project. I was very happy to be a part of the event both as an artist and art buyer.
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| Paintings by W. Cook |
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| I donated one of my Rothko inspired big pieces |
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| Middle painting by Jon Willingham |
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| Glad it sold, but is it okay to admit I don't get this? Bean plant over the ocean? |
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| Lemmy. Forever cool. |
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| Light switch cover?! Rad. |
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| A little something from Ron Marion with frame by Shove-It designs |
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| Lino block print by Charles Andy Jimmy Walker |
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| One of Lindsey Rowland's contributions |
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Sunday Funday
Good people to skate with, a fun Sunday session, and cupcakes. What more could a guy ask for? A little belated birthday celebration for me? I was stoked. Even got a new shirt (thanks Wrex and Kim!)! I probably didn't show my gratitude well enough. I was a little embarrassed with the attention. Thank you everyone for coming out today and skating with me.
I'm still addicted to learning kickflips on banks. Next deck, I'm going with an 8.5 to see if it helps out. Just about have 'em figured out. I was never good at flip tricks. I guess I'm learning to be patient. Ha! Flat ground, I got 'em. On a bank? One out over every 5 right now.
I had to leave a little earlier than I wanted. Old man wasn't feeling too well, but I had a blast as always.
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| My new Old Man Army t-shirt |
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| Last three cupcakes swimming in a sea of ciggie butts. You can just see my truck hanger in the bottom right of the screen. |
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| Miranda and Kris |
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| Ed, Kim and Wrex (Mike is hidden) |
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| Jonathan acting a fool. |
I had to leave a little earlier than I wanted. Old man wasn't feeling too well, but I had a blast as always.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
West Point Grand Opening
This day was a blast despite a few minor setbacks.
1. It suddenly became fall (for real) this weekend producing a rainy pre-opening Friday with temperatures dropping down into the 40's. If you were sittin' you were cold. Get up and skate!
2. We got pulled over and Kris (I wasn't driving) got a speeding ticket right at Tupelo.
3. Somehow I got dog crap on my grip tape.
4. For some reason the people at the bbq joint we all went to after the opening didn't want me to eat which pissed me off (more than) a little bit. Of course, as soon as I gave up, and walked away they had my food ready. It was good. Worth the wait? If I weren't starving, yeah, it probably would've been.
Set backs aside, what a blast. Little Rock was well represented, and Matt Clark hooked me up with the new issue of their 'zine, Chaos Ninja, which features a little somethin' somethin' I wrote about the bros over at Fickle (who also sponsored the grand opening, thanks Lew).
Some of the highlights of the contest portion was seeing old dog Mike Lasiter grinding 13 pool blocks to win the longest grind contest, all the groms who learn so quickly, Zach Galinas backside tail slide revert in the deep end of the bowl (& his 10 pool block grind), and the trophies that Catfish Chad made with his own two hands. However, I think my stoke of the day was (and I could kick myself for not getting a pic) was when Zach gave the deck he won for best trick to one of the groms who needed one. Good job, Zach. The stoke spreads.
Special thanks to all the sponsors (I know I'm gonna leave somebody out, my apologies): Silly Girl, Fickle, Assault, Dream at En Joy, Tork Trucks, Iron Horse, ATM Click, Old Man Army, Chaos Ninja and anyone else that my tired brain can't think of...
Also: Special Thanks to the people at West Point Parks and Rec, Kim Cook for her tireless efforts, Wrex Cook who donated decks from his own collection, Catfish Chad for making the trophies (why don't I have a picture of those!!!!), and everyone who came out to make the day special.
1. It suddenly became fall (for real) this weekend producing a rainy pre-opening Friday with temperatures dropping down into the 40's. If you were sittin' you were cold. Get up and skate!
2. We got pulled over and Kris (I wasn't driving) got a speeding ticket right at Tupelo.
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| Busted!!! |
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| Dog Crap on my beloved Outlaw El Bandito |
Set backs aside, what a blast. Little Rock was well represented, and Matt Clark hooked me up with the new issue of their 'zine, Chaos Ninja, which features a little somethin' somethin' I wrote about the bros over at Fickle (who also sponsored the grand opening, thanks Lew).
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| Chaos Ninja Skate 'Zine |
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| The smile says it all. Mike Lasiter. Long grind king. |
Also: Special Thanks to the people at West Point Parks and Rec, Kim Cook for her tireless efforts, Wrex Cook who donated decks from his own collection, Catfish Chad for making the trophies (why don't I have a picture of those!!!!), and everyone who came out to make the day special.
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| Pat "The Rake" Rakestraw killing some Tedder's Pool Coping |
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