Before cell phones, the internet and skate video magazines reigned supreme... In this episode Grosso examines the birth of skateboarding in old skate mags from the 1970's with some of the pioneers who were there. Steve Olson, Chris Strople, Bill Sharp, John Lucero and Lee Ralph are featured. Jonny! "Ago" (Instrumental) Jonny! "Only Love" (Instrumental) Jonny! "I'm Gone" (Instrumental Power to the People "Watch Out" SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1aIFFTY About Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding: Legendary skateboarder, Jeff Grosso's Loveletters to Skateboarding. Jeff pays homage to some of the most influential people in skateboarding. Sit back and feel the love. Discover more Loveletters to Skateboarding Content: http://bit.ly/1FWLiSP Read more about Jeff Grosso: http://bit.ly/2cnnSJu Jeff Grosso Instagram: http://bit.ly/2cC87CJ Jeff Grosso Facebook: http://bit.ly/2bP3fJi Connect with VANS: http://bit.ly/1uPubcu Facebook: http://bit.ly/29CDdc4 Twitter: http://bit.ly/29AT0Gz Instagram: http://bit.ly/29wXHB5 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/29tf1Gs Tumblr: http://bit.ly/1Rjvlt7 About Vans: Vans®, a VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) brand, is the original action sports footwear, apparel and accessories brand. Vans authentic collections are sold globally in more than 75 countries through a network of subsidiaries, distributors and international offices. Vans also owns and operates more than 450 retail locations around the world. The Vans brand promotes the action sports lifestyle, youth culture and creative self-expression through the support of athletes, musicians and artists and through progressive events and platforms such as the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing®, the Vans U.S. Open of Surfing, Vans Pool Party, Vans Custom Culture, Vans Warped Tour®, and Vans’ cultural hub and international music venue, the House of Vans. Vans Top Athletes: Anthony Van Engelen, Geoff Rowl