TAKING AND
TALKING THE KILLER PHOTOS
A Look Back Over The Years
Words and Photos: Glen E. Friedman
T.A.-Backyard pool in Beverly Hills, March 1977.
First came George Eastman and now
for a few choice words on the Five-Fingered E.
Ever since anyone has known him. Glen's gotten the
job done. Back in 75 Friedman felt he could shoot better photos than the
designated hitters in SKATEBOARDER Mag. So he bought a camera and
the rest is history. Once G.E.F. decided to create a photo-zine. Thirty
days later he was sitting on 10,000 copies. So, if this legend of the living
is talking, maybe we should listen?
Friedman's known all of the big boys from vintage real time Dogtown
up to the present. Glen has been the first to document many mega
moves and he also has pioneered a bunch of now standard camera
techniques. But, we're here to bury Frieddio not to praise him. What
can you say about someone who once talked to Alva. Ted Nugent. Ted
Turner, Ted Two, Smokin' Joe Frazier, Mr. Stacy, Sid, Donald A. Battle.
D. David, Dr. Rick, and Patty Davis Reagan all in one week (and collect?).
Oftentimes G.E.F. tends to short out your batteries 'cause he's always
In overdrive. Sometimes his exploits are a bit hard to believe. But ho
always gets the shot.
So, having been forewarned read on, but remember there are three
things never to let happen: 1) Don't ever let Glen near your wench: 2)
Don't ever let him near your phone; and 3) If he ever tells you his wallet
is empty, just check under his car's front seal. No doubt these tactics
are what will cause history to label this man a genius.
Tony Alva-concrete halfpipe in Pacific Palisades, March 1978.
OR. Stocykl
Jay Adams-upper keyhole at Marina Skatepark, May 1979.
SKATEBOARD RIDING
IS PROHIBITED
LAUSD
Tony Alva-Malibu schoolyard, April 1980.