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Skate or Die

In the 1970s, the Z-Boys were hell on wheels. Today, they're shredding the big screen.

Comments (0) By Robert Wilonsky Wednesday, May 1 2002
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Alva and Peralta look at each other and, again, share the smile of men who've seen more than they will ever share. "Yeah, we've had a good ride," Peralta says. "We've had a great ride. But also it gave us an identity and something to put meaning in our life."

"Something to be proud of, too," Alva says.

Tony Alva emerges from Dogtown and Z-Boys the Chuck Berry of skateboarding--a pioneer, the first and maybe the best to ever ride the deck.
Kent Sherwood
Tony Alva emerges from Dogtown and Z-Boys the Chuck Berry of skateboarding--a pioneer, the first and maybe the best to ever ride the deck.

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