Love this edit. @williamstrobeck Such a heavy cast of the greats. Mark Gonzales, Julien Stranger, John Cardiel, Brian Anderson, Kader Sylla and Tyshan Jones. 2 hall of famers 2 that will be inducted tomorrow, congrats Julian and Brian and 2 that will be. Awesome thnx for posting @faithfullrippers
Just now getting hip to this cover of the smiths “hand in glove” by sandie shaw backed by the band (johnny marr, mike joyce and andy rourke )Love how they approached it with her. There’s so much more energy.
This is a hot one. Not sure if it’s an ad or a press shot of sorts. My first board sponsor was Alva skates back in 86. I remember getting an offer from Santa Cruz to get on the team but I turned it down because I dreamed about being one of the Alva boys. They were tight with each other family style. My friends Randy Smith and Ricky Windsor who I skated with and looked up to were on the team. They were huge influences on my skating. We also knew that Gonz used to ride for Alva also. I’ll never forget taking the greyhound from San Jose to Venice beach with my buddy Robert Torres to stay with Jef Hartsel and skate with the team. John Thomas, Chris Cook, Jef Hartsel and T.A. There was a contest in San Diego we all went to. I couldn’t enter because it was sponsored ams only but I got to skate the course in between heats. When we were hoping in the van to leave TA said we all have been talking and want you to be on the team. It was the best day of this little 15 year old groms life. Love you @thetonyalva1957 thank you for seeing something in this little nappy headed kid from San Jose!!!
One of those full-circle days today.
Had the absolute honor of working on a song with the legend @r.barbee here at our apartment at @onnieastvillage in #LongBeach.
Ray is one of those rare humans who’s been inspiring people forever — skateboarding Hall of Famer, photographer, musician… and honestly just one of the kindest and most genuine people out there.
He’s been supporting me literally since day one of my musical journey. Someone I’ve looked up to for as long as I can remember. So having him come by today to track guitars and synths — and even jump on vocals for the song — felt pretty surreal.
Total legend.
Ray also recently released a beautiful record called Beautiful Postcards From Home. If you haven’t heard it yet, it’s absolutely worth checking out.
Feeling very grateful for moments like this. 🙏
One of the best to ever do it. Allen Losi, so creative. Always felt he was so ahead of his time with his approach. This run is a classic from one of the Del Mar skate ranch contest. Love you Allen
Herbie Hancock’s composition “Chameleon.”
Played by this All Star cast of incredible musicians:
Herbie Hancock - keyboards
George Benson - guitar
Roy Ayers - vibes
John Klemmer - saxophone
Jean-Luc Ponty - violin
Phil Upchurch - bass
Harvey Mason - drums
Vibraphone is one of my favorite instruments. Mr. Ayers is a big time hero of mine. Got super excited hearing him play on this tune.
Playing with my friends @lancemountain@ryanmaddox and
@paul.wittman in Billy Ruben tonight at the Sardine in San Pedro. We hit at 10:30. Let’s have some fun!!!
Would always hear Mike Watt saying there’s nothing new only thing new is you finding out about it. I’ve met Alice a couple times through mutual friends. Super sweet person, had no idea the depth of her history in the LA punk scene. Glad I came across this on here!!!
