Gregg Weaver
Encyclopedia
Gregg Weaver, born January 9, 1961 in California
, was part of San Diego's famed skate scene and one of skateboarding
's early superstars (Weyland, 2002, p.44). During the resurgence of skateboarding in the early to mid 1970s, he was one of the most heavily photographed riders being a favorite subject of both Warren Bolster
and Art Brewer (Bolster, 2004).
When Skateboarder Magazine
was re-issued in 1975 (after 10 years of being defunct), Gregg was featured the cover of its inaugural re-issue and the magazine used to receive more fan mail for Gregg than any other skater (ibid). Gregg was nicknamed 'The Cadillac Kid' on account of his sponsorship by Frank Nasworthy
who owned Cadillac Wheels.
Gregg now lives in Huntington Beach
, California
.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, was part of San Diego's famed skate scene and one of skateboarding
Skateboarding
Skateboarding is an action sport which involves riding and performing tricks using a skateboard.Skateboarding can be a recreational activity, an art form, a job, or a method of transportation. Skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the years. A 2002 report...
's early superstars (Weyland, 2002, p.44). During the resurgence of skateboarding in the early to mid 1970s, he was one of the most heavily photographed riders being a favorite subject of both Warren Bolster
Warren Bolster
Warren Edward Bolster was a skateboard photographer during the mid-1970s rebirth of skateboarding....
and Art Brewer (Bolster, 2004).
When Skateboarder Magazine
Skateboarder magazine
Skateboarder Magazine was first published in 1964 as a quarterly during the first skateboarding boom by Surfer Publications out of Dana Point, California. After an initial release of only four issues in 1964–65, it ceased publication until the first big skateboard revival of the early 1970s...
was re-issued in 1975 (after 10 years of being defunct), Gregg was featured the cover of its inaugural re-issue and the magazine used to receive more fan mail for Gregg than any other skater (ibid). Gregg was nicknamed 'The Cadillac Kid' on account of his sponsorship by Frank Nasworthy
Frank Nasworthy
Frank Nasworthy is recognized as having introduced polyurethane wheel technology to skateboarding in the early 1970s.After graduating from Annandale High School in Northern Virginia in 1969, Nasworthy attended Virginia Tech for a year. Back with his family for the summer in 1970, he visited a...
who owned Cadillac Wheels.
Gregg now lives in Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California
Huntington Beach is a seaside city in Orange County in Southern California. According to the 2010 census, the city population was 189,992; making it the largest beach city in Orange County in terms of population...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
Further reading
- http://pages.interlog.com/~mbrooke/history.htm
- http://starbulletin.com/2004/10/31/features/story2.html
- http://www.skateboardsf.com/history.html
- http://www.concretewavemagazine.com/bolster_preview.pdf
- http://www.mrfizzix.com/skateboards/History.htm
Video
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pzzy7tRR0Ag