Tony alva biography
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Tony Alva
| Skateboarder, member of the Z-Boys and bassist for The Skoundrelz Date of Birth: 02.09.1957 Country: USA |
Content:
- Skateboarding Champion and Musician
- Contrasting Style and Innovations
- Entrepreneur and Innovator
- Business Ventures and Achievements
- Acting and Product Collaborations
Skateboarding Champion and Musician
Tony Alva, a skateboarding champion and musician, was born in Santa Monica, California.
He was a member of the Z-Boys skateboarding group and the bassist for the band The Skoundrelz.
Tony alva biography
Alva was the first professional skateboarding champion, earning the title in 1977.
Contrasting Style and Innovations
Alva's level of aggression while skateboarding contrasted with the traditional style of the 1960s.
He and the Z-Boys were among the first skateboarders to ride in drained swimming pools. In the same year, Alva was voted "Skateboarder of the Year" by readers of Skateboarder Magazine and set a Guinness World Record for skateboard jumps over ba