We’re beyond stoked to announce that Michael Brooke – yes, THE Skate Geezer himself – is now officially publishing on the CalStreets Blog!
For those who don’t already know, Michael is the mind behind the legendary Concrete Wave Magazine, a lifelong skate historian, and one of the most passionate voices in skateboarding culture today. His latest project? The SKATEGEEZER MANIFESTO – a deep dive into 50+ years of riding the concrete wave, loaded with wild history, personal stories, and some serious old-school wisdom.
Michael isn’t just any contributor – he’s a good friend of ours, and having him share his dream project right here on our blog is a true honor. Expect raw, honest reflections on skateboarding’s past, present, and future – plus the kind of antidotes (and anecdotes) only a true skate lifer can deliver.
This is more than just content – it’s a celebration of decades of shred, style, and soul. Stay tuned for some seriously epic reads from Michael as he brings his vision of the SkateGeezer life to our CalStreets community.
MINDING THE GAPS #6 In the previous chapter, I explained the two boom and bust cycles of skateboarding during the 1960s and 70s. In this chapter, I want to explore how different cohorts respond when things break down and why SkateGeezers are uniquely positioned. Not only can they deal with gaps and help fix things, […]
Joy & Pain – Chapter #5 As 1978 morphed into 1979, something odd happened – skateboarding suffered its second bust. It felt like the rug had been pulled under my feet. My constant practice paid off, and the fusion of punk rock and skateboarding kept me super motivated. But I kept wondering, “Hey, where did […]
Chapter 3: The Power of Generational Flex As 1976 rolled into 1977, my passion for skateboarding began to snowball. It consumed me, and my focus was learning new tricks. I wanted to get better and, of course, get sponsored! The way to do this was moving from a generic plastic deck to what the pros […]
Chapter-1 Reinventing the Wheel As I mentioned in the introduction, 1975 was a pivotal year for me regarding skateboarding. But the truth is that in 1974 I first witnessed a skateboarder skateboarding. I was visiting family in Brighton, a seaside town on the English coast. It’s extraordinary that 50 years later, the image of a […]
INTRO: The Skate Geezer Manifesto Chapter 1: Re-Inventing the wheel or back to the future? Chapter 2: The Real Legacy of Warren Bolster Chapter 3: The Power of the Generational Flex Chapter 4: Age Chapter 5: Joy and Pain – The Paradox of Skateboarding Chapter 6: Minding the Gaps Ironically, you’re reading this on the […]
SKATE GEEZER: Chapter 2 As 1975 morphed into 1976, I became more obsessed with skateboarding. Unfortunately, there was no YouTube or social media to quench my desire to learn more about skateboarding. At a certain point, I recall purchasing a book called “The Skateboarder’s Bible.” I learned about SkateBoarder Magazine in this book and knew […]