Mark Gonzales Day in the Life by Fourstar. Happy birthday Mr Gonzales. Here's how he spent just one of those days in the forty years that he's been on this Earth.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
@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.
-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 imagine this music playing in his head at all times
ClarenceSweetMeat accurate
Totally
"i met him on the street and he liked my dog" haha classic gonz
That rooftop spot was so dope.
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.
one of the first videos i ever saw of gonz. still a clasic
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.
he seems so relaxed and careless of whatever is going on the world, i love it!
hes so chill its awesome
that front board was dope
"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...
Best few mins of my day today. Thanks Mark!
the roof spot is great
lol "shes always gettin up. mad famous." i wish my mom would catch tags with me
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
Great edit Aaron. Fun to get a glimpse into the life of the legend.
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
he's such an inspiration. artistically and skateboarding.
1:59 that ollie is amazing!
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
the board spinning on the meter is my favorite part, his face is priceless.
“Skateboarding interest” hahahahaha wow lady
talk about only seeing the tip of the iceberg!
That was beautiful
Now we need a 2019 edition
he's so eccentric. i love it.
The Gonz is one of a kind. That boneless into the ramp was steezy.
he seems like such a cool dude to hang with
even the dog is stoked on the gonz, what a legend
That was a cool video
Atta boy Mark!
Forty years old and he's still got it like the pro he is... Skating is the fountain of youth apparently...
hes soo chill
this boy is TRUE SKOOL Big up Mark Gonzales
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!
art + skateboarding= Heaven
my hero!!!
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
gonzales doesnt age... he is fucking badass like that
He was born high
MY HERO!!
the roof top skatepark is sick
Gonz is such a nice and genuine guy
I like the colors in that litle skatepark on the rooftop :D
RIP Kessler! The Gonz Rulez! He inspired so many kids to just fly the freak flag high, and embrace their true selves.
legend in skateboarding
Bro, I saw Janet and I was like "HIDE THE COKE!!!!". LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
that rooftop spot really wasnt what i was expecting lol
that roftop spots nuts
That line at Owl's Head makes me want to skate so bad.
The best in the game
2:46 this place is awsome!!!!! i want to go there!
REST IN POWER ANDY
His old graphics were legit
i love the gonz man,hes so diverse
Best part @ 1:45 "Name the trick you do ill steal it" haha
love this video!
funny thing is that the rooftop ramps where painted by SOFIA MALDONADO
i wish there was a love button
Old man still skating, stay young Gonz!
In this was a decade ago, and he's still skating.
2:02 is why I love Mark Gonzales.
Gonz...... too cool for school.
Holy fuck I would love to be Mark Gonzales
@tunacinema Dude I'm glad I'm not the only one to notice that.
he reminds me a bit of dr steve brule
Does the Gonz have 5 broats as well?!
YEAH BWOI
his style is really calm. he seems so relaxed when hes skating. oh. btw.. thats my cousin lol.
his cat is neat looking
"Yeah, that's my mom. She's really big in the graffiti scene. Always gettin' up and whatnot."
FUCKIN' LOL
He skate that first pool like antwuan dixon does nollie heels
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
That's my cousin yo!!!
hes so funny i always laugh at him hes sick
Rooftop skatepark = DOPE!
mark gonzales i THE skateboarder of all skateboarders
Still has that lazy style, God bless Gonz.
@ 0:26 what deck is this?? some gracity stuff? is more like a longboard. did someone know it? plz repley
dude that obsticle is sick
My favourite human being, yet I've never met him
still killing tha handrails.....
@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.
@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.
I'm think gonz will be a paranoid schizophrenic when hes old but still be awesome and be cool with it :-)
#thatHappened
she was ugly anyway ..
Ed Radil makes me like him even more
R.I.P Kessler
at 1:33 he was on the phone with andy kessler R.I.P bro
RIP ANDY KESSLER !!!
RIP kess
he kinda looks like tom hanks in cast away once hes been stranded for a lil while
3:08 naaw, cracks me up every time.
The real rainman..
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 bad, i just watch xgames once in a while and hadnt heard of him..he seems very skilled
@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.
only in new york are you gonna find a skate park on top of a roof... i wouldnt mind living there one day
Yeah thats my mom shes big in the graffiti scene in new york
-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
How do u get on top of a roof?
Who else but Gonz gets driven around in a town car for his day in the life?
:10-:11 always kills me for some reason.
He skates bowls like theyre minis...
yeah i think skating that long, you might get a bit fed up after a while. im sure they enjoy it though
niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice rooftop park.... how can i get there????
do i have to be v.i.p or is it a puplic park?
kool as. long live the GONZ