I grew up Skateboarder magazine in the 70's but I never saw the Dogtown skaters actually skate until RUclips. Back in the 70's you just had their photos and your imagination.
When life just gets me down, I dredge up some old Jay Adams and things get a little better. I feel like Divinity, whatever it is, shows itself in Jay’s skating. Lots of people succeed in making you want to be like them… Jay made you want to BE him. RIP you beautiful bastard.
The Dogtown boyz influenced my skateboarding so much I could never explain, but Jay was my inspiration to push it to the limit. I'd see him in the magazines and I'd work on what he was doing and try to do it more. He was a legend. He was the spark.
Like the music in the background (The late, great Magic Sam) Jay was one of a kind. I had the pleasure to see him skate a couple of times back in the day. He was a true original.
I agree 100%! Jay( and the other Z Boys) inspired my skating back in the 70's and still inspire my skating ( and infrequent surfing) today. He was a true soul skater/surfer.
Any one studying Stoicism or just wanting to give less fucks about what others say, do, think, can learn a lot from learning about Jay Adams as a young man.
Jay Adams 1st Skateboarder Magazine cover December 1976 shot bunny hopping out of a bowl @ Carlsbad the first skateboard park, my first skateboard magazine. I still have it today. That image is permanently imprinted on. my mind as part of the birth of modern skateboarding, Jay exploding the boundaries of what was possible into what is possible. He was my favorite skateboarder then and always will be. Ripping in heaven, the as Stacy Peralta said Jay Adams the original seed!
Cameras cameras cameras made jay famous LARRY BERTLEMAN was the origanal influence of ALL modern skating the WHOLE worldwide surfing and skating way before photo shoots and magazine coverage
I remember two things if we are discussing TransWorld. One, a body double. I mean feeling how a shorter stature feels. And, two -- the power of the sun. That one is uplifting and you almost want to dedicate the rest of your life outside. That was my experience.
Sup Jay. I am TomHill cannabis born in Inglewood and dad slung H to v13 on main n rose out of a hat shop. My life is a mess too. But we got heart and you get up with me anytime you feeling they ain't got your back brother.
What was Lance saying? Is it that Jay was the one that was starting the low to the ground surf style skating ? What did he mean by "they were emulating surfers we were emulating them emulating surfers"
I grew up Skateboarder magazine in the 70's but I never saw the Dogtown skaters actually skate until RUclips. Back in the 70's you just had their photos and your imagination.
All the falling down 😂
When life just gets me down, I dredge up some old Jay Adams and things get a little better. I feel like Divinity, whatever it is, shows itself in Jay’s skating. Lots of people succeed in making you want to be like them… Jay made you want to BE him. RIP you beautiful bastard.
The Dogtown boyz influenced my skateboarding so much I could never explain, but Jay was my inspiration to push it to the limit. I'd see him in the magazines and I'd work on what he was doing and try to do it more. He was a legend. He was the spark.
A legend! Someone that people still talk about and hold in reverence decades later.
💪
Wow, that's the first time I heard Tonk Hawk say the F word.
When talking about Jay and skateboarding, he had to be real.
Thought the same thing.
I'm a 49 year old Metal head from Connecticut and people like Jay made me who I am.
God bless you my western brother!!
R.I.P. One of the original Z-Boys. The original seed.
Like the music in the background (The late, great Magic Sam) Jay was one of a kind. I had the pleasure to see him skate a couple of times back in the day. He was a true original.
I agree 100%! Jay( and the other Z Boys) inspired my skating back in the 70's and still inspire my skating ( and infrequent surfing) today. He was a true soul skater/surfer.
R.I.P. Jay Adams.
Jay-Boy Adams.. My idol.
Skate in Peace my brotha..
Holy crap.. I've never heard Tony Hawk cuss before.. It was weird..lol !!
Everlasting memories Jay , from the Leeds crew , England R.I.P.⭐
I don't think skaters under age of about 50 realise the state of the boards they were skating pools in! Just amazing!
💯🖤
R.I.P JAY BOY
HE WAS ABSOLUTELY SEXY I ADORED JAY ADAMS. GODFATHER OF SKATING HE IS THE ONE I FOLLOW
A true legend and pioneer of skateboarding. You will be missed Jay.
Meh, was a piece of shit who murdered someone in the 80s
2nd that emotion..
Jay was definitely one of the Godfathers of modern skateboarding.
@3:59 really this picture says it all! mid 70s aerial off a driveway with a grab...pre-ollie, pre vert skating, pre every modern trick !! amazing!
Jay Adams Mr.surfing and skateboarding. Glad he did it for us
Rest in power jayboy 🖤🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Any one studying Stoicism or just wanting to give less fucks about what others say, do, think, can learn a lot from learning about Jay Adams as a young man.
@Yang Mojo ?
It's the Energy and Creativity... Anything can be a trick and anything can be turned Skatable with the right eyes, heart & mind
R.I.P. Jay, one of a kind.
Jay Adams 1st Skateboarder Magazine cover December 1976 shot bunny hopping out of a bowl @ Carlsbad the first skateboard park, my first skateboard magazine. I still have it today. That image is permanently imprinted on.
my mind as part of the birth of modern skateboarding, Jay exploding the boundaries of what was possible into what is possible. He was my favorite skateboarder then and always will be. Ripping in heaven, the as Stacy Peralta said Jay Adams the original seed!
r.i.p and still rip
R.I.P Jay Boy 🤙
Absolute legend
Keep shredding heaven! RIP Jay Adams
R.I.P my boy =(
We surf and skate everyday.We get to do what we want, when we want.
Style For Days Jay.
Cameras cameras cameras made jay famous LARRY BERTLEMAN was the origanal influence of ALL modern skating the WHOLE worldwide surfing and skating way before photo shoots and magazine coverage
Ride in peace jay boy !
God bless Jay Adams.... Wherever it may be.
Surfers only skateboarded in Jay's time now skateboarding has skaters that skate not just surfers.
Love Lance's laugh 2:31. Always a kid at heart. Rocking the earbrows even.
His style and attitude is what inspired me to skate in the first place
R.I.P JAY BOY REST IN PARIDISE ❤️❤️
Jay was the first ever skate rat...🤘🏻💀🤘🏻
Dude had Style. Can't learn that.
RIL JAY THE ORIGINAL SEED
I remember two things if we are discussing TransWorld. One, a body double. I mean feeling how a shorter stature feels. And, two -- the power of the sun. That one is uplifting and you almost want to dedicate the rest of your life outside. That was my experience.
I'm surprised how accurately Jay was depicted in the Lords of Dogtown, well as far as I can tell by these videos
Never skate for fame. Find a pool, shitty DIY or curb and SKATE.
Go out and have fun 🙏🏻
Rip brother
Rip Jay boy thanks for the inspiration.
The Genesis of the Ethos of Skateboarding = Jay Adams.
RI Fukn P Legend. LuvU!
I love you Jay! Rest easy my dude
Thanks Jay.
I wonder if he was one of Rodney Mullen's influences.
Out of all of the Z-boys he was my favorite
can't believe its been 6 years! :(
Gf%g
R I P Jay Adams
Sup Jay. I am TomHill cannabis born in Inglewood and dad slung H to v13 on main n rose out of a hat shop. My life is a mess too. But we got heart and you get up with me anytime you feeling they ain't got your back brother.
Jay Boy!
Irreplaceable.
Rest in peace
Anyone know the blues song at the end?
Anxiously awaiting the next skateboarder mag with all the cool pics of dogtown!
1976, oh yeah!!
RIP punk and skating
Rip j you made you're mark 💪
What was Lance saying? Is it that Jay was the one that was starting the low to the ground surf style skating ? What did he mean by "they were emulating surfers we were emulating them emulating surfers"
I want to get my knees up to my face but I don't even know if my body will do it. I wish I had that style!!!
Who’s more unbearable, Jay Adams or Duane Peters?
This is so accurate.
Soul skater 💪
I’m watching Lord of Dogtown, and thought of Jay.
I LOVE HOW HE FALLS SKATER OF TODAY KNOW SHIT OF THIS
We miss you jay! SIP (Skate In Paradise)
Original Thrashers
Over rated
🔥🔥🔥
RIP
RIP
SOMEBODY POST UP THOSE TUNES. I NEED THEM NOW.
I tried Shazaming, but the interviews made it impossible to distinguish any of them. 😞
Sad to see the first people to ever rip on a skateboard go
rip
R.I.P My Hero Jay Adams
🤘🏼🔥
Fuck man. I had no idea that he passed away. He was my all time favorite skater
R.I.P. Jay Boy Adams
Rip and happy birthday big man ❤
Legendary
Amen
1:46 looks exactly like Emile Hirsch
Dogtown
Sick
Would've gelled with Jay. I was a major nonconformist like him even though we probably would've gotten into trouble. Just kiddin. Maybe .
Forever jay boy 🖤
💯💯💯💯💯
R.i.p
The lagend skate rip
TH knows ………..RIp JAY BOY
🤙👽♠️
Rip 2016,dont 2014!!!!!!!!
R.I.P JAY ADAMS
So glad the surf style skating died and skateboarding became its own thing with no real semblance of surfing anymore because that style suckssssss.
Bad bait
Rest in peace J boy
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