Bobshirt caught up with Rudy Johnson in LA recently to talk about everything from getting on Blind to filming for Video Days; skateboard graphic talk, switch 360 flips, celebrating three decades of Girl Skateboards and so much more.
And in true Bobshirt form, we get to revisit some heavily nostalgic Johnson pro models, ads, video parts and more from the golden years and beyond.
Rudy is a revered skater whose impact on street skateboarding still remains influential to this day. Rising to fame in the '90s, his smooth style, technical precision, and effortless creativity set him apart from others early on.
He put in years of work helping shape skate culture with the rest of that infamous, iconic bunch back in the day, and his Mouse part remains legendary...in case you're asking.
Despite taking a humble exit from professional skateboarding, his legacy endures, with many still inspired by his timeless approach to tricks, spots and style all the same. Always calm, always cool. Rudy is as real as it gets.
If anything, Rudy remains a pivotal figure in skateboarding's history. Anytime we get a chance to see him on camera—skating or not—you can sign us up.
As always, Bobshirt nailed it and we get just as much of a history lesson as we do some pure, four-wheeled entertainment. Toss it in the background when you make dinner tonight and thank me in the morning.
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