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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Vincent Alvarez's "The Work" Dickies Video
Vincent's never been shy to get dirty for a clip, but this built out barrier goes beyond. Check the process and the payoff from his newest Dickies ad in tha mag. -
Magenta's "Fleur Bleue" Video
Jeremy Jones and the Blue Flowers homies from the UK bounced to Bordeaux for some cutty, quick-footed lines with their friends at Magenta. -
Gone Cemental "Prospects of a Suburban Wasteland" Video
GT, J-Worth, Tristan Rennie and more fire it up for a full hour of pure pool mayhem. -
Titi Gormit's "Hideout" Part
Blending tack-sharp precision with a classic vision, Titi climbs the ranks of world-class ledge technicians with a flood of clips that’ll bend your brain. -
Neckface's "How to Quit Skateboarding" Article
Most kids call it quits after their first slam. That first sip of booze is also a doozy. If those didn’t stop you dead in your tracks and you’re still looking for a quick out, these are some healthy options to help you finally quit skateboarding. As seen in our January '25 issue.
In The Mag
T-Funk on the tree trunk. Tristan Funkhouser barks hard with a wrong-way tree transfer at a classic Natas spot. In this issue we have Blake Carpenter and Tom Schaar interviews, Chris Joslin's 5 Greats, a behind-the-scenes look at "War Cry," and a Monster mission to Europe. Get yours.