R.I.P. Eric Swenson Thrasher Magazine Co-Founder

Eric Swenson, Craig Stecyk, & Fausto Vitello, Independent Truck foundry, San Francisco, CA, 1983. Photo by MoFo

A Huge loss for the skateboarding community today. Like a lot of kids growing up in the 80's Thrasher Magazine influnced my tastes in style, music and culture playing an important roll in who I am today, Eric will be missed.

"Ideas come a dime a dozen. People talk, but seldom act. Eric Swenson got things done. Never one to clamor for the spotlight, he preferred the hard work, orchestrating the show from behind the scenes. It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of a dear friend and one of our founders. His mark on skateboarding is extraordinary. Without him there would be no Thrasher Magazine, Independent trucks, or Spitfire wheels, to name a few. He leaves behind his wife Linda and sister Rebekah, along with a tremendous number of admirers."