Thrasher Magazine

When Reynolds picked this for his Classics, it was so obscure we thought he was messing with us. But when you watch this rare jewel it becomes clear:  Don't ever question The Boss.

Cover: Jaya Bonderov – Nosegrind Photo: Martineau Inside This Mag: Skating in Brazil and the East Coast and an interview with Omar HassanAlso In This Issue: Steve Caballero on sponsorshipMusic Articles: Beastie Boys, Entombed, the Frumpies, Dre Dog, NOFX and the Germs

Jaya Bonderov was a rad dude; from skating to photography, he could do it all. Check his shit from this 1997 Volcom vid. The guy was down! NorCal's taken some deep hits over the years, but this one hurts like a kick in the nuts. We'll all skate forever in the afterlife. Off to Valhalla. —Jake Phelps  

Skating, Hawaii, and California have lost a favorite son with the passing of our friend, Jaya Bonderov. He went from Photo-G to the front of the mag, and then continued to give back to 'boarding from behind the lens. "Jaya means victory of the spirit." Never forget.

 Cover: Anonymous Photo: "Pushing Ahead”/ OgdenInside This Mag: Twentieth Anniversary Issue featuring Eric Koston, Tony Hawk, Dan Drehobl, Elissa Steamer, Pat Duffy, Rick Howard, Jason Jessee, Donny Barley, Stevie Williams, Ed Templeton, Lincoln Ueda, Cairo Foster, Karma Tsocheff, Kerry Getz, Matt Mumford, Rick McCrank, Arto Saari, Steve Olson, Bob Burnquist, Eric Ellington, Sean Sheffey, Jason Dill, Andrew Reynolds, Salman Agah, Colin McKay, Marc Johnson, Jim Greco, Kenny Anderson, Jamie Thomas and more

Cover: Jim Greco – Switch Frontside Flip Photo: Ogden Inside This Mag: Quicksilver Bowlriders 2000 in Marseille, France, 151 things that happen on a road trip, the Fifth Annual Basic BBQ Grind Series and a road trip to the 3rd Lair skatepark demo with Ryan Parsons, Ron Whaley, Steffan Attardo, Mike Rafter and Eric BorkAlso In This Issue: Slash Money Skate Jam 2000 and interviews with Mark Appleyard, Lee Smith, Austin Stephens and Satva LeungMusic Articles: Motorhead, Nashville Pussy, Kid Koala and the Richmond Sluts

Cover: Richard Paez – Alley-oop Nollie Photo: Freitas Inside This Mag: Interviews with Kristian Svitak and Ryan Johnson, skating in Atlanta with Stormy Pruett, Matt Contreras and more and the Adidas Demo/Am ContestAlso In This Issue: Scribble Jam '99Music Articles: Farside, RC5 and Tash

Cover: Jamie Thomas – Switch Frontside Lipslide Photo: Burnett Inside This Mag: An interview with Jamie Thomas Also In This Issue: Am showdown in Madera, the Basic Bowl Contest and skating in OregonMusic Articles: The Have-Nots, Kool Keith and Mike Ness

Cover: Richard Mulder – Switch Ollie Photo: Burnett Inside This Mag: Interviews with Cairo Foster and Jeremy Klein and the Vans Hard Rock Cafe Triple Crown seriesAlso In This Issue: Vans All-Girl Skate Jam and an interview with Giorgio ZattoniMusic Articles: Black Star, Fury 66 and Berzerk