Jay Adams

Jay Adams

1961-02-03 – 2014-08-15 (age 53) Santa Monica, California, USA
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Biography

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Jay J. Adams (February 3, 1961 – August 15, 2014) was an American skateboarder. As a teen, he was the youngest member of the Zephyr Competition Skateboarding Team (Z-Boys). His spontaneous freestyle skateboarding style, inspired by ocean surfing, helped innovate and popularize modern skateboarding. His aggressive vertical tricks make him one of skateboarding's most influential stylists. He has been called "the original seed" of skateboarding.

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Known For

Lords of Dogtown
Lords of Dogtown

2005

as Party Guest

Dogtown and Z-Boys
Skateboard
Skateboard

1978

as Competition Skateboarder

Made In Venice
Made In Venice

2016

as Self