On August 6, the New York City skateboard community came together at the House of Vans in Brooklyn to celebrate the life of the late Andy Kessler by doing what Andy would have wanted: Shredding. Check out this rad edit by Michael Hurley for NYSB from the event. RIP Andy.
Sometimes out of tragedy comes upliftment, and that is certainly the case for Andy Kessler, who’s legacy is now being passed to the next generation through the Andy Kessler Foundation. Through support from Vans, kids aged 8 to 18 can register for free summer skate clinics in NYC this Saturday, May 29th 10am-12pm at KCDC in Brooklyn. Full details after the jump.
The dope Andy Kessler tribute pack by Vans has just hit select shops this week, including KCDC in Brooklyn. Peep some more looks at the Andy Kessler Old Skool and Sk8 Hi including the AK x NYC Skateboarding packaging after the jump. RIP to the legend.
The loss of NYC skate legend Andy Kessler still hurts as much as it continues to inspire others to live life to its fullest. It’s also become a rallying point for all sorts of good works in Andy’s name. On December 12 and 13, Volcom is contributing to Andy’s legacy by hosting the Andy Kessler Memorial Art Show at their flagship store on Broadway. Full info is after the jump.
New York City and the world lost a crucial figure yesterday with the extremely untimely death of legendary skater Andy Kessler. Kessler, who pioneered East Coast skateboarding in the 1970’s with the Soul Artists of Zoo York, had been recently experiencing a surge in notoriety due to attention brought back on the OG NYC skateboard movement through the documentary film Deathbowl to Downtown. Kessler evidently died from complications following an allergic reaction to a wasp sting on Long Island. He was 48. He will be greatly missed. Join us as we take a moment to reflect with this amazing footage of the The Grandmaster of 108. Rest In Peace.
