Caption: Tony Alva with Liza Richardson
Tony Alva with Liza Richardson 

Guest DJ Project: Tony Alva

Series: KCRW's Guest DJ Project
From: KCRW
Length: 00:09:43

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Skateboard legend Tony Alva, one of the original Z-Boys, created an entirely new way of skating that reflected his rebellious nature and his song choices speak to his punk rock sensibilities – from Black Flag and Sex Pistols to The Clash.  He also shows his softer side with a track from Sade. Tony continues developing new technology and merchandise to advance the sport he loves.  
 
For More: http://www.alvaskates.com

Tracks
1. Spanish Bombs- The Clash
2. Submission- Sex Pistols
3. Black Coffee- Black Flag
4. Me And The Devil- Gil Scott- Heron
5. In Another Time- Sade

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Skateboard legend Tony Alva, one of the original Z-Boys, created an entirely new way of skating that reflected his rebellious nature and his song choices speak to his punk rock sensibilities – from Black Flag and Sex Pistols to The Clash.  He also shows his softer side with a track from Sade. Tony continues developing new technology and merchandise to advance the sport he loves.  
 
For More: http://www.alvaskates.com

Tracks
1. Spanish Bombs- The Clash
2. Submission- Sex Pistols
3. Black Coffee- Black Flag
4. Me And The Devil- Gil Scott- Heron
5. In Another Time- Sade

Transcript

Liza Richardson: Hi, I’m Liza Richardson from KCRW, and I’m here with Tony Alva, one of the most influential skateboarders of all time and we will be playing excerpts of songs that have inspired him over the years as part of KCRW’s Guest DJ project. So, Tony — what did you bring for us today?

Tony Alva: I’m a skateboarder, you know, have been a surfer for a long time, but I’ve also been a punk rock musician for half of my life, which is really cool. It’s something that’s priceless and it’s gotten better.

LR: You were in the “Scoundrels” in the ‘80s, right?

TA: Yeah. I’ve played in quite a few different —

LR: …and now you’re in a new band…

TA: Yeah — “GFP”. But The Clash, they’re very influential on our band. They’re very influential on me. And the song is “Spanish Bombs.” And it’s unbelievable if you listen to “The Clash” -- they were just so far ahead of their time. Plus, there’s s...
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Host: Liza Richardson

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