I’m joined by one of THE all time greats this week: Tommy Guerrero, legendary skateboarder and musician; and one of those select few to have shaped the way we collectively view this entire sideways culture.
Tommy was, of course, part of the original Bone Brigade crew, alongside Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, Mike McGill, Lance Mountain and Rodney Mullen.
His parts in Future Primitive, Ban This and Public Domain basically helped define the concept of modern street skating. In tandem, he also established a career as a hugely influential musician, which continues to this day.
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In short, Tommy well and truly justifies the ‘legend’ epithet. And yet, as is so often the case when I’ve been fortunate enough to chat to these heroes, I found him on wry, reflective and generous form: as happy to geek out on Sudanese jazz as he was to discuss those legendary video parts; and ruminate on how growing up without a father influenced his life and career.
Sometimes this gig is a total privilege and delight, and this was one of those occasions. Thanks to Tommy for taking the time, and to our mutual pal Thomas Campbell for the intro.
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