He is a blessing to skateboarding. He embodies everything that it represents, art, passion, doing it for the love & having fun. Mark has truly never forgotten why he started skating, he's like a 16 yr old in a 40 yr olds body.
Gonz is one of the coolest cats in skating that you'll ever meet. Back in 87 he was here for a show and after his run he came up and sat in the stands right next to me. He was absolutely humble and cool and talked to me for like 45 minutes. He then drew a nice little mural on my board ( a Vision Gonz deck, no doubt ) and my stupid ass didn't hold on to it. He was one of the coolest skate stars that I have ever met. Tony Alva a close second, but this is Gonz's page LOL.
man you wouldnt think it.. 41 years old and hes stil cracking tricks like he did when he was 30. this man is amazing.. he deserves some sort of award. gonzo ftwwwww
mark is a legend. i think he's still one of the most influential skateboarders ever, and he's in the top 3 of favorite skateboarders of almost every pro today. i don't know whether he's still skateboarding a lot these days, but he used to be one of the best skaters ever back in the eighties and nineties
the roof of new design high school, lower east side manhattan. billy rohan hosts a few contests there and its really hectic but fun. theres also i good mini ramp and a bunch of boxes and other stuff
For some reason, Gonz saying “This is Mike Kepler” pops into my head like, once per week. I watched this video a lot as a teen. He’s effortlessly goofy with such a positive energy. If I had to pick a favorite skater, he might be it
Ok that lady is the coolest!!! I love that she sees what we see in him!! I love how he plays with that dog! Lmao Fuckkk that roof is cool I'd also wrap on a splinter.
-ample; Mark Gonzales was the first of many to ollie [jump down] Wallenberg which is a series of massive steps seperated by feet upon feet that is part of a schoolyard in California). Tony Hawk and Shawn White, though, are famous for simply raising the standard of skateboarding on large half pipes. Tony Hawk is often criticized for being a "sell out", but really a few of us can see past our jealousy and admit that there's nothing wrong with doing a few ads for Gillette Razors or video games in
I'm sure Tony Hawk and Shawn White know who Mark Gonzales is. However, both said skaters are from an entirely separate 'genre' of skateboarding. In short, Mark Gonzales was one of the "pioneers" of skateboarding, having an influential effect on street skating, (fixed, man made and rarely natural architecture utilized for skateboarding), self expression through skateboarding as well as the symbiosis of various arts and skating, and the standards skaters hold today in terms of risk taking, (for ex
@nightshite i have a buddy that acts just like mark. he's one of kind. So in his thoughts, and always unpredictable. the way mark acts reminds me alot of him. theres just that "somthing" about them.
@NYCxskateXinfo It's somewhere in the L.E.S but i don't remember where. Skate around and look up! i hear its only open to the public for events and stuff though.
@Quesly1 I'm writing an essay about him, he's one of my favorite skaters but can you give me an example of how he is one of the best skateboarders of all time?
seems difficult to me lol...in any case I have gained appreciation for Mark Gonzales and I am kinda bummed to have to see him on only youtube now instead of following him when he performed live
perhaps you misread my comment. I said " Do Tony Hawk and Shawn White (the mispelling probably shows I am not familiar with the dude) know who this guy is?", I guess it would be the equivalent if someone asked "Does Peyton Manning know who Joe Namath is?"..im not hating on mark gonzales I just didnt watch skating back when he was in tournaments. The dude seems hella chill and I just wanted to see how popular he was in the skating community because everything on tv is tony hawk and sean white.
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I imagine this music playing in his head at all times
ClarenceSweetMeat accurate
Totally
He is a blessing to skateboarding. He embodies everything that it represents, art, passion, doing it for the love & having fun. Mark has truly never forgotten why he started skating, he's like a 16 yr old in a 40 yr olds body.
Gonz is one of the coolest cats in skating that you'll ever meet. Back in 87 he was here for a show and after his run he came up and sat in the stands right next to me. He was absolutely humble and cool and talked to me for like 45 minutes. He then drew a nice little mural on my board ( a Vision Gonz deck, no doubt ) and my stupid ass didn't hold on to it. He was one of the coolest skate stars that I have ever met. Tony Alva a close second, but this is Gonz's page LOL.
@Joey Maxon bro i see u comment on like every gonz vid lol
What's funny is, Gonz tried picking a fight with Tony Alva because Alva kept bullying Mike Vallely.
That rooftop spot was so dope.
man you wouldnt think it.. 41 years old and hes stil cracking tricks like he did when he was 30. this man is amazing.. he deserves some sort of award. gonzo ftwwwww
he seems so relaxed and careless of whatever is going on the world, i love it!
"I met him in the street. He liked my dog"
be open to everything, especially your own feelings. you never know where you'll end up...
hes so chill its awesome
one of the first videos i ever saw of gonz. still a clasic
"i met him on the street and he liked my dog" haha classic gonz
the board spinning on the meter is my favorite part, his face is priceless.
mark is a legend. i think he's still one of the most influential skateboarders ever, and he's in the top 3 of favorite skateboarders of almost every pro today. i don't know whether he's still skateboarding a lot these days, but he used to be one of the best skaters ever back in the eighties and nineties
Best few mins of my day today. Thanks Mark!
The Gonz is one of a kind. That boneless into the ramp was steezy.
lol "shes always gettin up. mad famous." i wish my mom would catch tags with me
Great edit Aaron. Fun to get a glimpse into the life of the legend.
he's such an inspiration. artistically and skateboarding.
that front board was dope
the roof of new design high school, lower east side manhattan. billy rohan hosts a few contests there and its really hectic but fun. theres also i good mini ramp and a bunch of boxes and other stuff
the roof spot is great
even the dog is stoked on the gonz, what a legend
For some reason, Gonz saying “This is Mike Kepler” pops into my head like, once per week. I watched this video a lot as a teen. He’s effortlessly goofy with such a positive energy. If I had to pick a favorite skater, he might be it
1:59 that ollie is amazing!
he's so eccentric. i love it.
he seems like such a cool dude to hang with
“Skateboarding interest” hahahahaha wow lady
talk about only seeing the tip of the iceberg!
Forty years old and he's still got it like the pro he is... Skating is the fountain of youth apparently...
Now we need a 2019 edition
RIP Kessler! The Gonz Rulez! He inspired so many kids to just fly the freak flag high, and embrace their true selves.
art + skateboarding= Heaven
this boy is TRUE SKOOL Big up Mark Gonzales
Old man still skating, stay young Gonz!
In this was a decade ago, and he's still skating.
Ok that lady is the coolest!!! I love that she sees what we see in him!! I love how he plays with that dog! Lmao
Fuckkk that roof is cool
I'd also wrap on a splinter.
Gonz is such a nice and genuine guy
That was beautiful
Who’s here in 2024?
-ample; Mark Gonzales was the first of many to ollie [jump down] Wallenberg which is a series of massive steps seperated by feet upon feet that is part of a schoolyard in California). Tony Hawk and Shawn White, though, are famous for simply raising the standard of skateboarding on large half pipes. Tony Hawk is often criticized for being a "sell out", but really a few of us can see past our jealousy and admit that there's nothing wrong with doing a few ads for Gillette Razors or video games in
Atta boy Mark!
how tf am I just seeing this now! He's my favourite skater, hands down. I mean the guy stood up to/fought Tony Alva ffs!
That was a cool video
I'm sure Tony Hawk and Shawn White know who Mark Gonzales is. However, both said skaters are from an entirely separate 'genre' of skateboarding. In short, Mark Gonzales was one of the "pioneers" of skateboarding, having an influential effect on street skating, (fixed, man made and rarely natural architecture utilized for skateboarding), self expression through skateboarding as well as the symbiosis of various arts and skating, and the standards skaters hold today in terms of risk taking, (for ex
hes soo chill
my hero!!!
MY HERO!!
gonzales doesnt age... he is fucking badass like that
REST IN POWER ANDY
legend in skateboarding
The best in the game
@otze2007
I don't know if the deck is for sale. but Mark seems to usually have that shape of a board in a lot of skate clips.
that rooftop spot really wasnt what i was expecting lol
2:02 is why I love Mark Gonzales.
i wish there was a love button
niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice rooftop park.... how can i get there????
do i have to be v.i.p or is it a puplic park?
That line at Owl's Head makes me want to skate so bad.
Bro, I saw Janet and I was like "HIDE THE COKE!!!!". LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He was born high
the roof top skatepark is sick
2:46 this place is awsome!!!!! i want to go there!
@ 0:26 what deck is this?? some gracity stuff? is more like a longboard. did someone know it? plz repley
his style is really calm. he seems so relaxed when hes skating. oh. btw.. thats my cousin lol.
i love the gonz man,hes so diverse
@tunacinema Dude I'm glad I'm not the only one to notice that.
love this video!
funny thing is that the rooftop ramps where painted by SOFIA MALDONADO
Best part @ 1:45 "Name the trick you do ill steal it" haha
@nightshite i have a buddy that acts just like mark. he's one of kind. So in his thoughts, and always unpredictable. the way mark acts reminds me alot of him. theres just that "somthing" about them.
mark gonzales i THE skateboarder of all skateboarders
@NYCxskateXinfo
It's somewhere in the L.E.S but i don't remember where. Skate around and look up! i hear its only open to the public for events and stuff though.
I like the colors in that litle skatepark on the rooftop :D
@Quesly1 I'm writing an essay about him, he's one of my favorite skaters but can you give me an example of how he is one of the best skateboarders of all time?
What song?? Thanks
yeah i think skating that long, you might get a bit fed up after a while. im sure they enjoy it though
my bad, i just watch xgames once in a while and hadnt heard of him..he seems very skilled
"Yeah, that's my mom. She's really big in the graffiti scene. Always gettin' up and whatnot."
FUCKIN' LOL
that roftop spots nuts
Gonz...... too cool for school.
seems difficult to me lol...in any case I have gained appreciation for Mark Gonzales and I am kinda bummed to have to see him on only youtube now instead of following him when he performed live
My favourite human being, yet I've never met him
at 1:33 he was on the phone with andy kessler R.I.P bro
Was he talking to andy kessler?? May his soul rest in peace. We'll always remember you Andy
Yeah thats my mom shes big in the graffiti scene in new york
How do u get on top of a roof?
RIP ANDY KESSLER !!!
whats the song?
His old graphics were legit
Holy fuck I would love to be Mark Gonzales
R.I.P Kessler
Young Marble Giants
whats the song
perhaps you misread my comment. I said " Do Tony Hawk and Shawn White (the mispelling probably shows I am not familiar with the dude) know who this guy is?", I guess it would be the equivalent if someone asked "Does Peyton Manning know who Joe Namath is?"..im not hating on mark gonzales I just didnt watch skating back when he was in tournaments. The dude seems hella chill and I just wanted to see how popular he was in the skating community because everything on tv is tony hawk and sean white.
i wanna learn that manual pivoting 2:02
That's my cousin yo!!!
Young Marble Giants - This Way
He skate that first pool like antwuan dixon does nollie heels
still killing tha handrails.....
Rooftop skatepark = DOPE!
R.I.P. Andy Kessler
RIP kess
he reminds me a bit of dr steve brule
Does the Gonz have 5 broats as well?!
isnt that the australian name?
its called the sidekick everywhere else
his cat is neat looking