Eric Swenson
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Eric Leon Swenson was an American skateboard
designer and magazine publisher.
Born in San Francisco, Swenson was the chief skateboard designer for the Independent Truck Company
which he co-founded with skateboard entrepreneur Fausto Vitello
in 1978. In 1981 he co-founded Thrasher magazine with Vitello; a publication which is credited with helping to revitalize the popularity of skateboarding during the last two decades of the 20th century. He also played an instrumental role in helping to elevate skateboarding from a hobby into an internationally recognized sport.
Swenson committed suicide at the age of 64 on June 20, 2011 in San Francisco.
Skateboard
A skateboard is typically a specially designed plywood board combined with a polyurethane coating used for making smoother slides and stronger durability, used primarily for the activity of skateboarding. The first skateboards to reach public notice came out of the surfing craze of the early 1960s,...
designer and magazine publisher.
Born in San Francisco, Swenson was the chief skateboard designer for the Independent Truck Company
Independent Truck company
Independent Truck Company is a skateboard truck manufacturer based in Santa Cruz, California established in 1978, owned by NHS, Inc. The trucks are manufactured by Ermico Enterprises, Inc...
which he co-founded with skateboard entrepreneur Fausto Vitello
Fausto Vitello
Fausto Vitello was an American businessman and magazine publisher. Vitello is the creator of Thrasher magazine and co-creator of Independent trucks.-Early life:...
in 1978. In 1981 he co-founded Thrasher magazine with Vitello; a publication which is credited with helping to revitalize the popularity of skateboarding during the last two decades of the 20th century. He also played an instrumental role in helping to elevate skateboarding from a hobby into an internationally recognized sport.
Swenson committed suicide at the age of 64 on June 20, 2011 in San Francisco.