Long time lurker, I had to make an account.
Just wanted to say thank you to all of you for this shared love for Marc Johnson. Sharing everything including social media posts (not on there anymore). It still hurts. Like others, Goodbye horses and A Picture Postcard showing up over and over in my mind. With skateboard sound effects, of course.
Incredible feeling of loss. Of societal failure. We fail individuals like this over and over. They might have a weakness here and there, but they counter by giving the world 1,000% in everything they do. Big hearts should be protected.
Marc elevated skateboarding, making it so potent. I loved his kung fu/tai chi landing/roll aways. Perfect one-motion type of shit. His switch push, so immaculate. And those parts, that balance jfc. Still hit. Always will.
In his interview with Anthony Pappalardo, he accurately describes what technology has done, how it has stolen intangible things. That was almost ten years ago.
I can’t imagine how he felt the past few years walking around. People are 25/8 on their damn devices. I’ve seen people who can barely cruise at the park, set up a tripod. It’s like no one likes effort or commitment these days. Everything is about the illusion.
That must have felt crushing for someone like Marc Johnson.
My sincere condolences to his family and friends. And if you're struggling, a sincere big hug to you.
Topic: R.I.P. Marc Johnson (Read 74823 times)