RIP Jay Adams

[MaddBaggins]

One of the original Lords of Dogtown. Dude could really shred a board. He had his demons and died too young. RIP dude.
http://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-jay-adams-20140816-story.html

 

[masskrug]

What were his demons?

 

[MaddBaggins]

He had drug and anger issues. He always eschewed the fame and money associated with professional skateboarding, but at the same time he became embittered by it. He did some time in prison and, supposedly, was getting his **** straight when he had a heart attack.
The last interview I saw with him, you could tell he snorted a lot of ****. His nose was just eaten up.
Guy had an amazing lot of skate/surf talent.


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[jdm61]

Bummer. Of all of those Z Boys, he arguably had the most raw talent and style, but he did have some significant self detractive behaviors even at a young age.