Thrasher back issues from July 2002:
Mail Drop.(Review)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Discuss Gs in the hood, Betties misunderstood and Nate Sherwood at: Mail Drop c/o THRASHER PO Box 884570 San Francisco, CA 94188-4570 Oh the irony Well, again I find myself writing a letter to a skate magazine. The last one was five years ago when your gracious staff ...
Swellbow #6. (Zine Thing).
Jul 01, 2002; Lundry, Wez ... Another 'zine that is consistently quality Good photos, a bunch of different spots, road trips, commentary ("Pansy freestylers run the industry and multinational corporations have hijacked the skate and surf media"), Colorado coverage, a ...
Bull Sheet #7. (Zine Thing).
Jul 01, 2002; Lundry, Wez ... Bull Sheet is outta Abbotsford, BC Canada, and covers mostly the local punk scene. This one's got interviews with the Blamed, the Colemans, the guy behind the 'zine Sod Awf!, some reviews, and the all-too-scenesterish "gossip ...
Travelin man #1. (Zine Thing).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; Lundry, Wez ... On the artistic side of 'zines usually come personally produced and time-intensive layouts, covers, etc. This one sways a little in that direction with a silk-screened cover, good photos, and minimal commentary. It's a ...
Smelly Curb #34. (Zine Thing).
Jul 01, 2002; Lundry, Wez ... Fuck yeah, Smelly Curb, back from the grave! This one hasn't been around for years, but is back with a vengeance: Ohio never seemed so cool, but you gotta remember Ohio is home to Dodge Skatepark. (Check Chaz above.) This one's got all kindsa skate coverage and some park reviews (Donny, ...
Drop Out # 5. (Zine Thing).(Brief Article)(Editorial)
Jul 01, 2002; Lundry, Wez ... Drop Out is a collaborative effort that comes via all over the world through Oakland, CA. Allan's the editor and he's got submissions from a bunch of his friends. It covers a lot of ground here, an interview with a a guy who makes a BMX 'zine, some great photos by Sandy Carson, Tobin ...
Remy's day in the dirt.(camp day)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; Stratton, Steve ... Forget strip clubs, hookers, and anything normal about bachelor parties. Remy's was not anything traditional in relation to "most" parties like this. It was an event that took place nestled deep within the desert valleys of California. Dumont Dunes was the destination, and pure mayhem is ...
Mongo intervention: how to save your friends from a lifetime of stank foot.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; Hocking, Justin ... STATISTICS SHOW THAT ONE OUT OF THREE SKATERS IS ACQUAINTED WITH someone who, tragically, uses their front foot to push, a mongo-pusher. Although we see their problem, they cannot. We offer help, they refuse. When we talk to them about it, they blame us or pretend not to hear. It feels ...
Columbus discovered Ohio: Mark Gonzales poetry reading, Wexner Center, Columbus, Oh.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; O'Dell, Patrick ... THE WEXNER CENTER IS THIS BIG MUSEUM IN COLUMBUS, OHIO. Les Wexner is the guy that owns every store in the mall. Tino Razo, Bobby Puleo, Leo Fitzpatrick, Ryan Weibust, Bobby Puleo and myself all headed to Ohio to check out this bowl and see a little Mark Gonzales poetry reading. Dude, it ...
California skateboarding is in serious danger.(parks in danger of going the way of the Dodo bird)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Jim Fitzpatrick of the International Association of Skateboard Companies C IASC) is leading an effort to lobby legislators promoting SB 994. It is a new law in California, now being considered by California politicos that will allow California cities to keep open the parks they've already ...
Thom Lessner. (Canvas).(skating and apinting)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; O'Dell, Patrick ... THOM AND I WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL TOGETHER. Our school was an upper-class suburban jock nightmare. We were about the only two skaters in the school--I know this is a cliched sentiment to the skaters of my generation, but I mention it in order to give better insight into Thom's ...
Prime cuts: Dublin, Oh.(skateparks)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; O'Dell, Patrick ... I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY; THIS IS THE WORST PARK EVER. I mean, it's sick if you're from out of town and looking for something crazy, or if you found it on the side of the road in Nevada, but as an intentionally-built park it sucks. There are a lot of crappy parks across this ...
Prime cuts: Ceres, Ca.(skateparks)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; Jones, Aaron ... HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT to yourself, when going to a new skatepark, what kind of interesting street set-up might be there? Or wonder if outta all these parks being built that one of them would be all street obstacles? Not a majority of bowls, but a majority of ledges in different set-ups ...
Fringe elements.
Jul 01, 2002; Burnett, Michael ... FOR THOSE LIVING IN THE MARGINS, the desert is a perfect place to blend in and make a claim. What better locale for the fringe elements to thrive than in an area never even meant for humans to live--especially the pink and obese, floating in pockets of refrigerated air from food source to ...
Barneys by the bay.(skating)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; Vitus, E Clampus ... In the days before fire, primal man found ways to keep warm by wiggling on skinny boards. The gyrations kept them fit and warm. Now, with the advent of smooth wheels and loose trucks, the dinosaurs actually get ...
Tony Manfre: "you have to use your imagination". (Heads_Manfre).(skaters)(Interview)
Jul 01, 2002; Olsen, Eric ... How old are you? Thirteen. I've been skating for two and a half years, you know, rippin' it up. Chillin'. No, I'm 20. Skating for nine years. That's scary. Who do you ride for? I ride for Powell and Bones Swiss. Clif Bar hooks it up. Tell me ...
Mike Peterson: "all your kids get beat". (Heads_Peterson).(upfront)(Interview)
Jul 01, 2002; Burnett, Michael ... Who's the best skater to ever come out of Florida? The best skateboarder to ever come out of Florida would have to be Doug Smith. Correct. I would have also accepted Chris Baucum. Who's that? He rode for Walker. I've never heard of ...
Bust or bail.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002; Randall, Steve ... The idea of a best trick contest is wonderful. Bust or bail-that's about it. Volcom threw a shindig where they had some bands, some kegs, and some skaters. Sounds great. They rigged up some janky shit in their warehouse loading dock and got down to business. Basically there was a rail and ...
Texas Dan's coping round-up.(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... If you're content farting around beneath the coping, not hitting tile (or even clearing the light!), then read no further. But if you're down with the crunch then let OI' Texas Dan school you on the science of pool coping. ANTHONY Anthony is a big lip--real fat like ...
Kevin Spanky Long.(upfront)(Interview)
Jul 01, 2002; Burnett, Michael ... In addition to bringing a much-needed non-destruction-oriented nickname to skateboarding, Kevin "Spanky" Long's friendly and sincere demeanor stands out like shorts in a contest, what with all the sour attitudes, freakiness and out-and-out cluelessness among today's teens. But being a ...
Over the back.(skaters)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Snot-nosed nobodies are always trying to look "over the back" of people trying to handle business. When somebody applies this big brother technique on you, be assured that they have nothing interesting unfolding in their life; however, if we're talking about skating, better hope the shit ...
The melvins.(music beat)(Interview)
Jul 01, 2002; Velasco, Alan ... THEY'VE BEEN AROUND FOR ABOUT 18 YEARS AND they're still cool. Most bands can't even go on tour more than once without breaking up, and if they do stick around, they start sounding like whatever radio station gives away the most free bumper stickers. This interview was done at my house and ...
Cub Country: "rednecks in their trucks trying to kill me".(Jeremy Chatelain, bass player)(Interview)
Jul 01, 2002; Epstein, Joseph ... JEREMY CHATELAIN SAYS THAT HE doesn't have band. Sure he's in a band, playing bass for indie rock thoroughbreds Jets to Brazil. But as the strum and twang Cub Country, he's a lone wolf-a singer/songwriter in the classic auteur tradition. That is, except when he's not. In front of a packed ...
RKL, rock group.(Jason Sears, lead singer for the band)(Interview)
Jul 01, 2002 ... WHILE A LOT OF EARLY PUNK BANDS ARE DOING reunion tours to cash in on some of the money that has been injected into the so-called "new scene," RKL has decided to go for what's rightfully theirs. This is no reunion show, this is for keeps. RKL is back with a vengeance, and lead singer Jason ...
Filthy Thieving Bastards.(music)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... ALTHOUGH I MADE IT SAFELY HOME FROM THE MAD DOG IN THE FOG THAT January night, the tape of my conversation with Johnny and Darius did not. Johnny says he stole it but I don't believe him. I distinctly remember handing some form of recorded medium to Thrasher's copy queen the next morning ...
Capleton.(musicians)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... IT WAS EARLY, BUT THERE WERE ALREADY HUNDREDS of people there. Everyone was waiting patiently, smoking the greeny green and knocking back a few drinks. The DJ was bumping all the classic reggae and dancehall anthems pumping the crowd up for the man known as the "ProPhet." Finally the ...
"Focusing on the most influential--and at the same time, underrated--of independent music's last stand". (Notes from the Underground).
Jul 01, 2002; Lundry, Wez ... BAD BRAINS' ROCK FOR LIGHT IS ESSENTIAL LISTENING, no two ways about it. They were (well, maybe "are" if you think the Soul Brains count) DC rastapunks who 20-odd years ago combined some of the most explosive, speedy hardcore and then took it down several notches to play reggae every ...
Our Band Could Be Your Life. (Notes from the Underground).
Jul 01, 2002; Henry, Ryan ... Michael Azerrad Little, Brown If you're the least bit into Black Flag, The Minutemen, Mission of Burma, Minor Threat, Husker Du, The Replacements, Sonic Youth, Butthole Surfers, Big Black, Dinosaur Jr, Fugazi, Mudhoney, or Beat Happening, you will read this. Focusing ...
Five. (On Board).(skaters)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Bling-blingers 1. 'Reem 2. Philly D. Williams 3. Dyrdek 4. Wu Welsh 5. Ja Biebel --Crystal Solomon, San Jose, CA ...
Trash.
Jul 01, 2002 ... Body count TOY MACHINE KEEPS CRANKING WITH CHICAGO-TRANSPLANT-turned-IE hot shoe Josh Harmony frontside crooking onto the am roster along with ex-Firm bad boy Billy Marks. Rounding out the new recruits is Houston hellion Nate "Not the Bruiser" Broussard. Flip took another ...
Firing line: Jim Gagne. (On Board).(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2002 ... Age: Old enough Years skating: 15 Sponsors: Black Label, Ruckus, Split, Duffs Favorite coast: East Skateparks: Kool First board: Alva, Fish Car: 1989 I-ROC, 305-Tune Port, Pro chip, Springs, Flowmaster exhaust and header, ...
Funbox. (On Board).
Jul 01, 2002 ... What did the Deadheads say when they ran out of drugs? "This music sucks." --Jake Franklin, ...
