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SURF RAT O'MAHONEY MONDAYS: "SURF RAT" WORDS BY JAMES O'MAHONEY PHOTOS BY SUSANNE MELANIE BERRY "SURF RAT" a concept that I drew  in the 5th grade (1955) and 57 yrs later made a reality. This 9-foot aluminum surf, twin carbed object d' art slid in Read More

SANTA BARBARA SURF MUSEUM Santa Barbara Surfing Museum A visit to the Santa Barbara Surf Museum is like finding a treasure chest at the end of a long, adventurous scavenger hunt. If you are a collector, this is a must-see. With vintage surf and skate nostalgia from the Santa Read More

O’MAHONEY MONDAYS: SURFSKATE SURFSKATE In the mid 1970's, skateboarding finally got a foothold and didn't let go. The urethane wheel, sealed bearings, and the kicktail were the answer and skateboards haven't changed since. In 1975, I published "Skateboard Magazine" and promoted Read More

O’MAHONEY MONDAYS: GORILLA GRIP Before the kicktail, the only way to launch was to grab the board with your toes and take it with you. Thus "gorilla grip" was the name for air travel. In this picture circa 1975, Steve Shipp, one of the premiere flyers of the time hops my melon while Read More

O’MAHONEY MONDAYS: T.A.Z. 1975 saw the first and best skate art from Jim Evans (aka T.A.Z). Evans' early work in the 1960's included comic strips for the L.A. Free Press. He also drew Slow Death Funnies and Tales From The Tube collaborating with Rick Griffin. This beauty is the Read More

O’MAHONEY MONDAYS: JIM PHILLIPS Here is the cover of Roadrash comics 1988. As you can see, skater etiquette hasn't changed much in 22 years, and the 'Skate or Die' theme still rules. This magazine was produced by Richard Novak of Santa Cruz Skateboards. The artwork is by Jim Phillips. Read More

O’MAHONEY MONDAYS: RICK GRIFFIN In 1959, you were pigeon-holed as either a ho-dad or surfer at my school. The dress code for surfers was a J.C. Penney's Towncraft white t-shirt, Levi's, Jack Purcell kicks, and, oh yeah, blonde hair: natural or bottle. Our resident school newspaper cartoonist, Read More

O’MAHONEY MONDAYS: THE CONCRETE WAVE 1978 CONTEST When we see the names of  skate icons, it's no big deal. They have been burned into our heads for a long time, so what's new? So when did the burning begin. In this case, 38 years ago. Here is the winner's sheet out of Sessions Magazine for the contest Read More

1975 USSA World Invitational Skateboard Championships In 1975 the first Guinness Book of World Records for skateboarding were established, the events were speed, skateboard high jump and the barrel jump. The first skateboard picture published in the Guinness Book was of Tony Alva posting a world record jump Read More

SEPTEMBER 2011 NEWS BONES BRIGADE DOCUMENTARY IN PROGRESS - It is not very often that you get an opportunity to be behind-the-scenes on the making of a film by a highly accomplished and respected filmmaker like Stacy Peralta. Earlier this week, Juice Magazine was able to Read More

SKATEBOARD: EVOLUTION OF A CALIFORNIA CULTURE SKATEBOARD: EVOLUTION OF A CALIFORNIA CULTURE California Heritage Museum Santa Monica, CA November 12, 2009- May 30, 2010 Photos by DAN LEVY SKATEBOARD: EVOLUTION OF A CALIFORNIA CULTURE - Exhibit runs from November 14, 2009 - May 30, 2010. Curated Read More

RIP THE RIPPER ART SHOW POWELL PERALTA RIP THE RIPPER ART SHOW ASR TRADESHOW SAN DIEGO, CA JANUARY 23, 2009 PHOTOS BY DAN LEVY CHECK OUT VIDEO FROM THE POWELL RIPPER SHOW HERE - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4y0ANPm9NE Read More

WALDO AUTRY INTERVIEW BY STEVE OLSON INTRODUCTION BY STEVE OLSON PHOTOS BY DAN LEVY AND JAMES O'MAHONEY   If you don't know... Where Waldo is, he's right here... Pioneers-Daredevils-Adrenaline Junkies... One in the same... But not the same exact types... Read More

LAURA THORNHILL INTERVIEW BY LAURA THORNHILL-CASWELL INTERVIEW BY JAMES O'MAHONEY INTRODUCTION BY JAMES O'MAHONEY PHOTOS BY JAMES O'MAHONEY   1975 was probably the most significant year in skateboard history. We had the urethane wheel, sealed bearings, Read More

VENTURA PRIMER NATIONALS

VENTURA PRIMER NATIONALS
AT VENTURA FAIRGROUNDS
VENTURA, CA
AUG 30, 2008
PHOTOS BY DAN LEVY

SEYMOUR DUNCAN INTERVIEW BY JAMES O'MAHONEY INTRODUCTION BY JAMES O'MAHONEY PHOTOS BY JAMES O'MAHONEY AND ROBERT KNIGHT   Doing an interview with Seymour Duncan could easily end up as a book. His tally of major life experiences would create volumes. Here Read More

SURFOLOGY

SURFOLOGY
SEPT 23, 2007
AT A&I COLOR LABORATORY
SANTA MONICA, CA
PHOTOS BY DAN LEVY

VIPS: James O’Mahoney, Craig Stecyk, Jeff Ho, Susanne Melanie Berry, Terri Craft…

RICK GRIFFIN ART EXHIBITION RICK GRIFFIN ART EXHIBITION JUNE 23, 2007 @ LAGUNA ART MUSEUM - LAGUNA BEACH, CA PHOTOS BY DAN LEVY Heart and Torch: Rick Griffin's Transcendence June 24 to September 30, 2007 Heart and Torch: Rick Griffin's Transcendence, the artist''s first Read More