(Tony) Hawk Man –X Visits KCRW In Los Angeles

Tony Hawk is still definitely one of skateboarding’s most influential people.  I mean how can’t he be?  If I were to look around my bedroom right now, I would see the markings of Hawk Man-X all over it.  In my entertainment center, there are several video games with his name on it.  I’ve got some clothes featuring the Hawk Man –X insignia.  And the creepiest thing of all, I’ve got a Hawk Man –X cardboard cut out that my friend gave to me.  That’s actually in my garage. 

Well Tony Hawk made a trip over to a local Los Angeles radio station KCRW to speak with old school Raver DJ Jason Bentley to share his play list that represents the soundtrack to his life.  You would think that he would make the visit over to KISS FM to visit Ryan Seacrest, but nope, he’s gone indie.   Then probably got influenced enough to start a band. 

Professional skateboarder Tony Hawk unveils music that has personal meaning to him – from his days at the skate park and as a high school outcast to grueling exhibitions tours and the soundtrack for his first video game. He tells KCRW DJ Jason Bentley about artists he keeps on heavy rotation AND the perfect song for a skateboard video. Tony’s 5th Annual Stand Up For Skate Parks charity event is November 9, 2008. The Tony Hawk Foundation raises money to build skate parks in low income areas.

Tracklist

1.) Devo- Gut Feeling
2.) Dead Kennedys – Police Truck
3.) Frank Black – If it Takes All Night
4.) The Clash – Safe European Home
5.) Nine Inch Nails – 1,000,000

Go over to KCRW to check out the transcript.  Readwhat each song means to him.